chef prepared meal
cape breton
Gourmet Dinner Menu
Please specify 1 item from each of the following categories for each of your food orders by email to info@sidannaretreat.com.
APPETIZERS
Beetroot Salad | Creamy mascarpone, mixed greens & terragon
or
Roasted Tomato Bisque | Basil oil, croutons & parmesan
or
Lobster Bruschetta | Ingonish lobster, fresh bruschetta mix, Parmesan & balsamic reduction on a toasted baguette
ENTREES
Pan Roasted Cod | Potato gnocchi, mustard cream sauce, green tomato puree, corn relish caramelized onion & bacon
or
Bone in Pork Chop | Braised cabbage, apple, cranberry Brie, sweet potato puree & apple cider jus Striploin | Pommes Anna, burnt shallot,
stewed mushroom, asparagus & demi glace
or
Shrimp Pancetta Carbonara | Tiger shrimp, creamy carbonara, pecorino Romano, crispy Pancetta, EVOO & served with fresh bread
or
Stuffed zucchini linguini primavera
DESSERTS
Chocolate Mousse Cake | Brownie, chocolate mousse & Chantilly cream
or
Bananas Foster| Flambed bananas, caramelized butter and brown sugar rum sauce, pound cake & vanilla ice cream
Meet Our Chefs
Alex and Mae are a husband-and-wife culinary team offering artfully-designed private dining experiences rooted in craftsmanship, seasonality, and refined technique. Both are graduates of the Culinary Arts program at Nova Scotia Community College (Class of 2019), where their shared dedication to the culinary arts first brought them together.
With a combined 18 years of professional kitchen experience, they have honed their skills across both fine dining and elevated casual cuisine, developing a style that is polished yet deeply inviting. Alex’s culinary vision emphasize bold, balanced flavours and impeccable execution. Mae specializes in pastry arts, bringing precision, artistry, and restraint to her desserts. Her work focuses on handcrafted pastries and elegant finishes that provide a thoughtful and memorable conclusion to each dining experience. Together, Alex and Mae have been featured on both Food Network Canada and Eastlink TV and have been nominated for two culinary awards.