Victoria’s Read

Penni Gerbasi is the proud owner of Quirts, located downtown Callander.

Penni was actually registered to go back to Canadore College in September 2008 and was working at Foodland as an assistant manager, but changed her plans when this opportunity to take over the restaurant in August 2008 presented itself.

She had previously worked at Quirts for 6 years and so had a good idea as far as what the demands of running the place would be. On top of that, her mother also use to own her own restaurant. People have sometimes compared Penni to her mother, saying she is following in her mother’s footsteps; but Penni really feels like she is making her own footprints.

Penni has lived in Callander all her life and thinks it’s a great place to own a business and to raise a family. The reason that Penni jumped on the opportunity to own Quirts is that she loves everything about being in business for herself including being her own boss and as an added bonus also really likes people. Penni’s husband and son also work at the restaurant, and altogether there are 5 employees.

On top of the delicious menu of breakfasts, soups and sandwiches, Quirts also offers fresh homemade breads, muffins and has coffee to go among other items. Its evident that the environment at Quirts is one of fun and relaxation, and

Penni can more often than not be seen smiling, bantering and teasing her customers with a familiarity only found in small towns. Quirts is open early and closes before supper, so this affords Penni the ability to be home with her family for meal time. When in Callander, stop by and give Quirts a try!

Quirts will soon be called “Penni’s”!

Written by Michelle Lashbrook