Fancy Dinner at HOB NOB restaurant & wine bar

On one of our recent visits to the Niagara region, we dinnered at the HOB NOB restaurant located within the Charles Inn.  Like many of the other restaurants in the region, they serve farm-to-table cuisine using fresh ingredients found in the area and this definitely makes a big difference!

The Charles Inn is a mansion located along the main street of Niagara-on-the-Lake.  This area of the city reminds me of Main Street Unionville; filled with boutiques and historical buildings/structures that have been left intact. The exterior of the hotel was very picturesque and fit right in with the other shops and houses on the street. The restaurant itself was very cozy and we were seated in the main dining area by one of the windows overlooking the street.

No Shucks to Give: Pearl Diver

During this week's Friday adventure, we visited Pearl Diver.  As the name implies, it is a seafood restaurant- I believe they're known for their oyster specials that run throughout the week.  But seeing as neither of us are fans of raw oysters, we opted to not partake in any oyster shucking.

The restaurant is located in the Financial District/St. Lawrence Market area and was only a short walk away from the office.  This stretch of Adelaide East isn't a particularly happening place (directly facing the St. James Park) but you'll definitely know when you've arrived.. assuming you've walked in the right direction.  The interior of the restaurant is very casual and welcoming with an ample amount of natural lighting.