The Pomegranate Restaurant is a student run enterprise that began in January 2008. Mr. Keyvani and his team of Specialist High Skills Major Students run the restaurant every Wednesday night. The students see to every detail of the restaurant from setting up proper formal table settings using fine linens and napkins to planning and executing the menu. This experience has given the students skills in the Hospitality industry that are essential for success in the real world. Not only that, but the participating students get a fun, memorable, and educational experience, which is second-to-none! In 2017, The Pomegranate Restaurant moved from Fort Erie Secondary School to Greater Fort Erie Secondary School.

Our students have had so much success with this venture that we have been featured in over 100 newspaper and magazine articles, and numerous television channels, including Cogeco TV, CTV, and CHCH! Outside of the school-based restaurant, the students also participate in many community projects and competitions. One of the most memorable competitions the students competed in, was the Chilli Cook Off, in which the they earned 1st place and 3rd place titles. The award which we are the most proud of, however, is the "People's Choice Award" for that same event. The Pomegranate Restaurant also hold regular fundraisers for various events, including food drives for Fort Erie's COPE, fundraisers for student's scholarships and Greater Fort Erie Secondary School, involvement in the Rotary Auction and Food for Soul programs, and assistance with the Rob Parker Memorial Dog Guide. 

Each week, we switch things up to make our dinner service a little different and to try new things. Saying that, here are a few of the dishes that we have served in the past. Each dinner consists of one of each of the following:

SOUP +

Sample 1
Roasted Red Pepper
w/ fresh baked bread

Sample 2
Butternut Squash
w/ fresh baked bread

Sample 3
Cream of Mushroom
w/fresh baked bread

STARTER +

Sample 1
Celebration Salad
w/ pomegranate vinaigrette

Sample 2
Caesar Salad
w/ croutons and dressing

Sample 3
FESS Tapas
a little bit of everything

MAIN +

Sample 1
Pork Tenderloin
an all-time classic

Sample 2
Chicken Parmesan
made from scratch

Sample 2
Sirloin Steak
cooked to perfection

DESSERT

Sample 1
Crème Brûlée
rich and elegant

Sample 2
Panna Cotta
traditional italian

Sample 3
Lemon Meringue Pie
always a favourite

One thing we're known for, is our involvement in the community. From charities to fundraisers, special events and markets, we love the valuable interaction and experience we get whilst out of the kitchen. 

But don't just take our word for it - see for yourself some of the stuff we get up to beyond the school environment!

SKILLS 2019

Bailey ARIH
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Demonstration (Gold) 

Gracie KOHINSKI
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Silver) 

Airibella FRUMUSA
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Culinary Arts (Bronze) 

SKILLS 2018

Kara BATEMAN
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Demonstration (Silver) 

Sabrina CARLSON
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Bronze) 

Gracie KOHINSKI
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Bronze) 

SKILLS 2017

Hailey PATRICK
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Gold) 

Bailey ARIH
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Demonstration (Silver) 

Elizabeth CHIR
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Silver) 

Kiara FRETZ
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Bronze) 

SKILLS 2016

Katrina WATERS
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Baking (Gold)
Skills Canada (National) - Baking (non-medal place)

Kiara FRETZ
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Job Interview (14th)

Pauline COTTER
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Culinary (Gold)

Caitlin BROOKS
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Bronze)

Skills 2015

Jason HAYWOOD
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Photography (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Photography (Silver)

Caitlin BROOKS
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Job Interview (17th)

Hailey FOSTER
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Silver)

Irina FEDCHENKO
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Culinary (Silver)

Dalton BIRD
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Demonstration (Silver)

Carlen DAVID
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Bronze)

Pauline COTTER
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Culinary (Bronze)

Skills 2014

Shelby LEESLEY
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Job Interview (Silver)

Katrina WATERS
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Baking (5th)

Irina FEDCHENKO
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Demonstration (Silver)

Josse GILBERT
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Silver)

SKILLS 2013

Chantal PHIN
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Demonstration (Silver)

Josse GILBERT
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Silver)

Casey MARK
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Silver)

Katrina WATERS
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Bronze)

Skills 2012

Kelly PLATO
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Demonstration (Gold)
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Baking (11th)

Aaron SHERIDAN
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Job Interview (12th)

Matt SANDERSON
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Demonstration (Silver)
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Bronze)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Job Demonstration (5th)

Ashley MAULUCCI
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Silver)

Gavin NIXON
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Culinary (Bronze)

Skills 2012

Mike MATHES
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Culinary (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Culinary (Bronze)

Kelly PLATO
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Demonstration (Bronze)

SKILLS 2009

Krystin LEROY
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Bronze)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Baking (6th)

Charlotte HECKEL
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Job Interview (Silver)

Adele GRIMALDI
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Silver)

Lindsay SOSTOMI
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Baking (Bronze)

SKILLS 2008

Krystin LEROY
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Interview (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Job Interview (10th)

Skills 2007

Krystin LEROY
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Demonstration (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Job Demonstration (12th)

Skills 2006

Adam LACROUX
DSBN Skills (Regional) - Job Demonstration (Gold)
Skills Ontario (Provincial) - Job Demonstration (10th)

MAKE A RESERVATION

Want to reserve YOUR spot at The Pomegranate? It's easy!

Phone us at (905) 991-1132 ext. 61890.

We can't wait to hear from you!

CONTACT US

Greater Fort Erie Secondary School
1640 Garrison Road, Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4
(905) 991-1132 ext. 61890