Fredericton was our last stop, where we spoke to an
up-and-coming chef, Shane Bauer, who has Blue Door, where he aims
to cook comfortable food with Maritime flavor. With his pastry background,
Shane’s new desserts like yuzu steamed pudding with lemon curd and blueberries
and chocolate truffle cake were outstanding. Make sure to save room for sweets,
which is easier said than done when the entrée is confit braised lamb shoulder
with pea mint risotto and local goat cheese.
The most conveniently located
hotel in town is the Crowne Plaza,
right on the St. John River, next to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery
and across the street from the local theater, The Fredericton Playhouse. Before
dashing off to the airport the next morning, I had breakfast at Fredericton Farmer’s Market,
the most impressive market I visited in New Brunswick. The whole town of 55,000
seemed to be milling about and supporting local farmers, bakers and artisans. I
tried tiny wild blueberries, handcrafted dark chocolate bonbons and a great
lobster roll for a well-rounded morning meal.
New Brunswick is great for a road trip, since the drive from
town to town is easy, with lots to see along the way. For artsy ladies, there’s
the Fundy Studio Tour,
where you can visit artist galleries’ and even stay at their studios. Perhaps
the expansive seaside landscape will inspire your own artwork. I can see myself
coming back for an extended stay at St. Andrews, maybe once the Algonquin
is renovated! I had a chance to tour the under construction hotel, and we are
already looking forward to the luxurious room, champagne sunset receptions and
spa treatments using local honey and sea salt. The resort’s soft opening is in
October with a full opening in spring 2014 and it’s the only all-inclusive
resort in town.Author Amber Gibson is a Food/Travel Writer, Model & Actress from Chicago. To find out more about Amber, visit www.AmberGibson.com.
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