Good Eggs visit: Resto-bar Rive-sud
The town of East Angus contains a hidden gem of a park hugging the length of the St. Francis and Eaton rivers. Winter or summer, Parc des Deux Rivieres offers kilometers of well-kept walking paths and beautiful views for its visitors.
If you have children with you (or are still young at heart), the park offers a substantial playground with an obstacle course, all sorts of things to climb on, and two ziplines that are functional year-round.
The park has a main, wide path running through it, with many cute little offshoots, some running right down by the river’s edge. I have been many times in all seasons, and it makes for a great spot to enjoy the outdoors and get some light exercise.
However, the paths can be icy in the winter, so watch your step or you might end up on your bum! I suggest bringing some hot chocolate for a peak experience (not required when it’s warm) …
Speaking of East Angus, it also contains a wonderful spot for breakfast! Resto-bar Rive-sud was the Good Eggs’ destination this week; our initial plan was Le Moulin just down the road, but it was strangely closed in the late morning of a cool spring Friday.
I hopped in my car, picked up my fellow breakfaster in Cookshire, and we headed up Route 253 to East Angus. Upon entering the restaurant and sitting down, the owner headed over to our table and made a little chit-chat. She had seen me take a picture of the front and wanted to know what was going on.
I had a whole elaborate story worked out to keep secret the fact we were there to critique the place… No, I didn’t, I just told her the truth. After a little polite banter, she wished us a good meal. So, they knew they were being evaluated, which may have made a difference to our very pleasant experience.
The décor of the place is gray and black themed, with some wood panelling, and a large metallic bar in the center of the room. A big analog clock and a white cast of a deer’s head hangs on the wall. The restaurant is on the larger side, easily capable of fitting 100 people. Twelve patrons were already there when we arrived and many more came in as we ate our meals.
As usual, I ordered “Le Brunch”, a brunch plate with all the fixin’s, and my compatriot ordered the smaller version of the same thing. Both come with a small glass of orange juice. “Not the cheap stuff,” my fellow Good Egg said after taking a sip.
The baked beans were homemade and exceptional, while the coffee was “a little weak.” Portion size was very good, with my companion unable to finish what she was served. The toast was nothing special, but everything else was very solid.
The service was in French, businesslike, friendly and very quick. The waitress checked in on us promptly to see if everything was okay, which it was. Coffee refills came around every five minutes.
For the price, the meal was excellent. Good Eggs left the place very pleased. I paid $22 with tip.
Ambiance: 3.5/5
Service: 4.5/5
Quality: 4/5
Price: 4.5/5