It's been a crisp fall weekend and we've managed to have drinks with friends, run errands and do chores - all while having a little taste of what the Ottawa Valley has to offer.
Yesterday consisted of a stroll down to the main drag of Pembroke where we make our usual visit to one of our favourite spots - Ullrich's on Main. Ullrich's is a German deli/gourmet food shoppe of sorts that has a quaint café attached to it.
The food shoppe itself boasts a delectable selection of imported cheeses, crackers and confections; as well as homemade sausages, soups, perogies (savoury and sweet), prepared salads and marinated meats. Every trip consists of one treat for the Mr., the boy and myself – which usually ends up being one of the vast varieties of Ritter Sport or Fanta available, or some Haribo candy. After resisting multiple temptations of impulse purchases, we always try to end the trip to Ullrich’s with a quick bite at the café.
The café is one of the most inviting little spots with a perfectly crafted one-page menu with delights that tempt all types of eaters. My favourite choice, which I probably order too much, is the seafood melt. The melt is a delicious mixture of crabmeat, shrimp, and green onion tossed in a light cream sauce nestled between two perfectly toasted slices of locally baked bread. Homemade tortilla chips, red pepper dip, and a choice of salad, fries or homemade soup accompany each entrée. Don’t dismiss the soup option though my friend! These soups are made fresh and in house, with different daily choices of broth (like the tomato basil orange soup) or cream (like the butternut squash with mango).
So, if you’re ever in Pembroke or maybe planning on making a trip through the highway, take a quick visit into Ullrich’s and I guarantee you’ll come out of there with something that you like!
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