2009 Season Review

SchierZenn Bistro Opens for the Season

By: Richard Parker
Published: June 10, 2009

The SchierZenn Bistro is open once again and so far, it looks to be a promising season. I have visited this Canadian palace a few times already although the first few visits were decidedly pre-season.
A few of the Bistro’s southern guests seen with one of the regulars.The first visit…I was at the bistro mid May and was fortunate enough to visit with a few southern bistro mainstays. What I experienced was a night filled with laughter and merriment fitting of these two out-of-town gems. Everyone knows that the south is known for their hospitality, story telling and down home genuineness and these two seemed right at home. It was downright impossible to distinguish the visitors from the guests which seems to be the hallmark of a great visit.

The next visit…This visit was multi-purposed as it included the viewing of one of this century’s greatest shows. That’s right, the bistro opened it doors for an invitation-only party to watch the seasons last few episodes of Lost. Let me tell you…getting on the list for this event was not easy but well worth all the bribes, begging and sheer pleading. There was an incident where one of the guests was scolded for spilling a little (we’re talking miniscule here) mango salsa, but the show’s emotional rollercoaster is probably to blame. All was forgiven and said guest was not banished nor was (s)he ridiculed for too long. The most disconcerting part of the evening was when Marge referred to Marge as “Nancy.” My best research tells me that this is some kind of code name with an unknown origin. It was weird.

Recently…I received a last minute invitation to enjoy one of the only nice nights we’re likely to have this season at the bistro. I found the entire evening quite agreeable. This night was the official opening of the bistro season and included the bistro staple dessert…s’mores. There is really nothing sweeter than ending a week at the bistro.

It looks as though the SchierZenn bistro is poised to have another fantastic season. They have even made a few additions. The most noticeable is the addition of a full bar. Ask Marge for the specials, but make sure you have a driver. Another addition is the lovely new sink in all its glory. It adds an elegance to the kitchen fitting for such a fine establishment. Lastly, the bistro has added a wine glass holder to one of the seats. It’s a nice touch and one that did not go unnoticed by this reviewer.

Happy Mom's Day

A Happy Mother's Day message from Dustin.

Ok, he's laying on a beach in shorts and Sheila and I spent the day mulching, there's just something wrong with that!

Both of my kids remembered to call me today and that's all I needed to make it a great day!

Zippitty Doo-Da!

Zipline Test Baby

Dancing at the Bistro

There's some crazy dancing goin' on at the Bistro. No music, no problem! When the feeling comes over you to dance you just do it.
As Ellen would say "Hey Tony, Make me Dance!"
Check it out!!!

The Ron & Corie Zenner Clan

Wow, what a fun day we had with the little Zenner's. Word has it that some of them got a little soaked. Water pistols were the main attraction until the sprinkler came out. Remember how it felt on a hot sticky day to run through the sprinkler, or stand over it and let it spray your butt? Ahhh, the coolness of it all. Even Ron and Sheila got into the game.

Emma is a little too young to play in the sprinkler but she still had a good time playing with mom.

Tyler wasn't interested in running through

the sprinkler but he sure did like the smores!

Mystery Guests

The bistro has been extremely busy these last couple of weeks with some very important people. So important in fact, they shall remain nameless. We were sworn to secrecy to protect their privacy. If others found out their identity they would flock to the bistro in hopes of touching something that they may have touched, sit on something that they may have sat on, or perhaps try to pillage the bistro in hopes of getting the glass that they drank out of. There were a few paparazzi that arrived later in the evening but as you can tell the photo is not very revealing. Someday, when their popularity has worn off we may be able to share with the world who they were and just why they honored the SchierZenn Bistro with their presence, but for now, this is the way it has to be.

Bistro Virgins

The Bistro was quite busy this past weekend! The usual crowd was present on Friday night but Saturday evening brought Bistro virgins to the Canadian establishment. They ordered one of the favorites at the Bistro that has in a way become the Bistro's signature dish. Carne Asada with Apple Poblano Slaw and brown Jasmine rice. The featured dessert was brought by one of the virgins and was competely organic in keeping with the healthy food that is a must at the Bistro. (Word has it that one of the owners could die if fed the wrong mixture of ingredients.)

Other weekend visitors to the Bistro were Norm's dad who was just released from the hospital this week after a nasty fall where upon he fractured his hip. Rumor has it he fell right on top of his wife after a very ardous chase around the dining room table. I guess she had the last laugh though, she escaped unscathed. Marge's sister was in town to help her mom and dad settle in after the long hospital stay of Marge's dad. Unfortunately, they did not call ahead and had to sit on the less than desirable front lawn of the Bistro which is lovely but just not the same as the seating with the scenic view in the back.