taking a break

fire, ice and dynamite; acrylic on canvas tryptich 20x48 in.

after a busy valentines weekend, we'll need to take a break to get going with our reno of the new hotel rooms and wellness area and indoor pool.
reopening: march 19th 2010!
me, Simone is busy designing the pool area and the guys did pour the first batch of concrete which will be the chaning rooms- all infloor heating and waste water pipes were in place.
now its off to finish digging the pool, get the entrance moved and the infloor heating installed for the pool and the concrete poured.
here i'm posting my first take on the artwork for the pool area- a smaller version.
please let me know what you think.
i wanted to combine the colours of the water and the sun, the swirls and lifely splashes and dynamics of water.
for more information on this painting visit my blog: www.simoneritter.com

Chefs for Unicef

it has become already a tradition for Markus Ritter to represent Europa Inn at the annual
fundraising dinner 'Chefs for Unicef' hosted at the Fairmont Algonquin Hotel in St. Andrews, NB.
this year it was again a plated dinner- 7 courses stong, featuring delicious dishes created by 7 renown restaurants and culinary colleges from Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton and St. Andrews.

Markus worked on two dishes this year, representing Europa Inn with a spiced pumpkin sorbet on
florentine chip

and as the culinary instructor of the Community College St. Andrews him and his culinary students plated the vegetarian course:
Panko encrusted eggplant, spaetzle cake, trio of exotic mushrooms, red & yellow pepper emulsion and parsley oil.for the upcoming Valentines weekend, we'll be open friday, satuday and sunday 5-9pm- so if you have a valentine, treat him/her to dine at Europa Restaurant!

on the renovation end of things: the guys are still digging and chopping out the pool with jack hammers, hopefully mid week we can pour the first concrete. see Markus 'spare time' activities;-)

Art Gallery

Simone Ritter
Simone Ritter is an artist in her own right, and her talents are reflected throughout the Europa Inn and Restaurant.

Watercolours by Simone adorn many of the walls. Colourful without boldness, they are relaxing to view. Some depict foods, while others are sea and landscapes.

During the busy summer season, it is difficult to pursue her other interestes of walking, bicycle riding and swimming. This is offset by her love of being with people and greeting her guests. Her bubbly personality, friendly mien and charming nature are well suited to her role of hostess.

Annual Festival of Art
Every year Simone invites her artistic friends to bring their works to Europa Retaurant & Inn for a two-day show and sale during the first weekend in December with the Ross Museum open house.
View Events & Features Here

Past exhibitors:
Barbara Neilson
Ellen Matheson
Betty Cunningham
Joe Hunt
Irene Wylie
Edith Schneider

View More Art By Simone Ritter at http://simoneritterart.blogspot.com/

St. Andrews by-the-sea

The Town of St. Andrews is located in the southwest corner of New Brunswick on scenic Passamaquoddy Bay. Settled by loyalists after the American Revolution, St. Andrews today continues to reflect the dominant themes of loyalist social order - peace, order and stability. With its famous gridiron street plan, and its quiet, tree lined residential quarters, the preservation of its Loyalist heritage has not inhibited the economic success of this very prosperous seaside resort. St. Andrews is truly a unique place. Considering its relatively small population (year round 1700, summer 2500), this wonderful town boasts a public art gallery, a community college, a world class golf course and numerous other amenities often associated with larger centers. Founded in 1783, the town still retains much of its old world charm. Streets that are safe, businesses that are owner-operated and original architecture are just a few of the things you will notice about St. Andrews. EUROPA and a number of art galleries and studios in and around St. Andrews offer works from maritime, Inuit and our renowned local artists. St. Andrews has a thriving commercial and service sector. Townspeople encourage development of this type of business to contribute to the economy, while maintaining its “smokestack free” business environment. There are educational and research facilities in St. Andrews including three important marine biology research facilities. To see more things to do and see in St. Andrews please visit http://www.townofstandrews.ca/

What do you have for food?

We invite you to embark on a culinary journey as you savour a delectable menu prepared by world-class Chef Markus Ritter. Enjoy a bounty of National, International and European specialties in our licensed dining lounge. We grow all our herbs on our premises and whenever possible we use organic and local vegetables and fruit

Looking for more information? Please visit our Website at http://www.europainn.com/menu.htm. You will find what you like!

Our service

"We loved our room - so cozy and fresh."
- Molly and Brad Pouschkins, Maynard, MA

Welcome to our St. Andrews vacation properties.
All of our fabulous vacation rentals are located in the heart of St. Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick, just steps to shopping, dining and the water's edge. Stay in one of our delightful suites, rooms or bachelor apartments.

All of our rooms offer:
- air conditioning
- wireless internet throughout
- in room telephone, local phone calls complimentary
- pets are welcome

SUITES [RATES]
- Separate bedroom, living room and kitchen
- Private bath with shower
- Full kitchen with fridge, stove, oven, microwave
and coffee maker, pots, pans, dishes and cutlery
- Cable television
- Private, in-room telephone

- Linens, towels
- Daily housekeeping service

ROOMS [RATES]
- Private bath with shower
- Coffee maker with coffee
- Cable television
- Private, in-room telephone
- Linens, towels
- Daily housekeeping service

BACHELOR APARTMENT [RATES]
- Private bath with shower
- Kitchenette
- Cable television
- Private, in-room telephone
- Linens, towels
- Daily housekeeping service

PACKAGES
View Our Fall and Winter Specials

One Night Getaway - 145.-- to 175.--
- One night stay at the inn
- One four course dinner with choices from our a la carte
menu (wine, drinks & gratuity not incl.)
- Full breakfast

Two Night Getaway - 215.-- to 275.--
- Two nights stay at the inn
- One four course dinner with choices from our a la carte
menu (wine, drinks & gratuity not incl.)
- Full breakfast on both mornings

One Night Golf Package - 299.-- to 374.--
- One night stay at the inn
- One four course dinner with choices from our a la carte
menu (wine, drinks & gratuity not incl.)
- Full breakfast
- One round of golf at the close by Algonquin
Championship Golf Course *

Two Night Golf Package - 368.-- to 473.--
- Two nights stay at the inn
- One four course dinner with choices from our a la carte
menu (wine, drinks & gratuity not incl.)
- Full breakfast on both mornings
- One round of golf at the close by Algonquin
Championship Golf Course *

* Golf includes 18 hole green fee, use of practice facility,
pull or electric golf cart, bottle of water, ball marker
* Additional round of golf available upon request

Whale Watching Getaway - 259.-- to 279.--
- One night stay at the inn
- One four course dinner with choices from our a la carte
menu (wine, drinks & gratuity not incl.)
- Full breakfast
- Choose Between:
- Catamaran Style (Quoddy Link)
- Sailboat (Jolly Breeze)
- Zodiak (Fundy Tide Runners)

Who we are and what we do

Europa Inn & Restaurant is a European-style Inn with modern air-conditioned rooms located in the heart of St. Andrews by-the-Sea. Licenced dining room, lounge bar. Menu features Atlantic Canadian products prepared by German Master Chef and owner Markus Ritter

Markus Ritter and his wife Simone moved to St. Andrews, New Brunswick from Bavaria. Together, they invite you to embark on a culinary journey as you savour a delicious menu featuring fresh, local seafood, meats and organic local vegetables. After you sample a bounty of National, International and European specialties, enjoy delectable European desserts including ice cream and sorbet prepared in the kitchen nightly. In addition to his regular plates, Chef Ritter will accommodate any special dietary needs so be sure to mention any food allergies upon ordering.

At Europa, presentation is key and every care is taken to provide you with a pleasant dining experience. From the fresh flowers and flatware which is polished to a brilliant shine, to sparkling glasses and linens which are carefully pressed and neatly folded, no detail is overlooked. All of this adds to the wonderful dining ambience at L'Europe.

Chef Ritter
Trained in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, Master Chef Markus Ritter has been in the business of food since 1984 and a master chef since 1998.

After a two and a half year apprenticeship under master chef Klaus Stadler in Germany, Ritter worked at the Hotel Schachener Hof in Lindau. He then went to Gstaad, Switzerland where he was chef at Le Grand Chalet. Next, Ritter traveled aboard the Royal Viking Sea cruise ship, where he prepared wonderful dishes as the ship sailed to USA, Canada, Australia, Asia and New Zealand. The IFA Hotel in Wildental, Austria was Ritter's next stop where he worked two years at the Marriott Hotel in Munich where he was Chef Garde Manger and made buffets and banquets for up to 450 people. He then earned his Masters certificate in cooking in 1998, at Baden-Baden, Germany. After managing at Max & Moritz, Ritter became Sous Chef atWeinstube Gierer in Wasserburg, Germany where he was featured on the German television show, Fahr'mal Hin. It was here, at Weinstube Gierer, that Ritter met his wife Simone. Today, Ritter combines all his experience and knowledge to create a dining experience you will not soon forget.

Europa
Many are intrigued by the history of the L'Europe building. It began as a small family house which later became the foundation for the St. Andrews Catholic church. Years later, the church was moved and the town's legion purchased the property and turned it into a hall which held crowds of up to four hundred. In the 1950s, locals remember the building as a movie theatre and dance hall. In 1983, Anita Ludwig (a German Chef) purchased the property and turned it into a restaurant. The Ritters took ownership of L'Europe in the year 2000.

Markus and Simone Ritter