Waterloo Region’s charcuterie scene – building boards and community
by Andrew Coppolino | October 2022 Meats and local cheeses … checkHouse-made pickles and focaccia … …
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Fall in Love with these 5 Desserts
BY ANDREW COPPOLINO | FEBRUARY 2022 At some point in linguistic history, the word dessert was derived from …
Breakfast like a Local at these 5 Restaurants
BY ANDREW COPPOLINO | JANUARY 2022 The old saying is that breakfast is the most important meal of …
Cozy up to these warm winter beverages
BY ANDREW COPPOLINO | DECEMBER 2021 If you’re hunkering down and staying doors during the year’s coldest weather, …
7 Weird & Wacky Winter Brews in Waterloo Region
By Megan Honan | December 2021 With the holidays in full swing, why not consider something …
Bundle Up and Enjoy these Winter Patios in Waterloo Region!
January 2022 Patios aren’t just for summer anymore: in Waterloo Region we’re embracing winter and gathering around the …
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Mac ‘n Cheese: Variations on a Comfort Food Classic
BY ANDREW COPPOLINO | January 2022 Canadians each eat about three boxes of KD every year, easily …
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Explore St. Jacobs with Travel Mammal
EAT, ENGAGE, AND EXPERIENCE ST. JACOBS! Home to Oktoberfest – the largest Bavarian festival outside Germany, Christkindl Market – one …
Chef Profile: Tyson Murr, The Bauer Kitchen
by Andrew Coppolino | October 2021 From Brisbane, the capital of southeastern Australia’s Queensland “Sunshine State,” …
Fresh Fruit Pies: 8 places to enjoy a slice in Waterloo Region
By Andrew Coppolino | September 2021 My late uncle used to tell a story about some …
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Finding those much needed date night escapes in Waterloo Region
Lockdowns and physical distancing have helped keep us safe during the pandemic — but they’ve wreaked havoc on our social lives. Now that Ontario is well into step three of its reopening plan, we’re here with some fantastic date night ideas across Waterloo Region.
What’s brewing this summer?
The pandemic has contributed to the growth of local craft beer and small-batch breweries, which have seen a boost in sales as they continued to gain market share. Here’s a sampling of a few local breweries and what they have on the brew menu for the summer months.
OUR FAVORITE ONTARIO TAKE OUT: WATERLOO REGION
Culinary Tourism Alliance – Indoor dining is currently shut down across Ontario, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some of the best restaurants our province has to offer. Here are some of our favourite spots to order takeout in Wateroo Region.
10 Alt Tacos (and 3 almost Tacos) to Try
Throughout Waterloo Region, tacos rule – and not only on “Taco Tuesdays.” Looking for a fresh fold on the humble taco? We’ve put together a list of “alternative” tacos that hold the meat and amp up the vegetarian and plant-based flavours.
Creative Ways to Celebrate at Home
You can celebrate your birthday, baby shower, graduation, anniversary, and any other milestones safely from home. With a little creativity, you can make the moments you’re experiencing now, into cherished memories worthy of reminiscing.
Serving Up Success: How EcoCafe Survived a Pandemic in a Small Town
Lightspeed – When the pandemic hit communities globally in the spring of 2020 and tourism came to a screeching halt, EcoCafe founder and owner Edward Denyer had to think fast. He started getting creative, rethinking methodology, adopting new technologies and redesigning the cafe space.
Four Fathers Brewing receives Ontario by Bike 2021 Best Bicycle Friendly Business award
Four Fathers Brewing in Cambridge was selected to win the Ontario By Bike award for their efforts in and excelling at providing services and a welcome to cyclists visiting their locations as well as supporting cycling within their community.
Patios are springing up in Waterloo Region
The patios in the Charcoal Group of Restaurants have been open since February 25, according to managing partner Jody Palubiski. More than ever during the pandemic, patios have become a critical part of a restaurant’s business model.
March Maple Syrup Madness!
Maple syrup is a year-long favourite condiment and ingredient and one with a very long history that needs to be acknowledged. Long before Europeans arrived in North America and introduced the honeybee, Canada’s indigenous peoples were drawing sap from trees and creating the sweet elixir: maple syrup
Chef Profile: Vanessa Stankiewicz, La Lola Catering
From its first appearance at the Kitchener Market in 2019, to its current location in the Preston area of Cambridge, La Lola Catering has provided an authentic Spanish cooking experience to Waterloo Region.
BYOB: Be Your Own Bartender
Becoming a better home bartender requires only a few basics – tools and techniques – and a bit of patience. Of course, bars and restaurants that offer newly legal take-away beverages and DIY drink kits for purchase help too.
MEET DENIS HERNANDEZ OF SWINE AND VINE Restaurant in Kitchener
Culinary Tourism Alliance – With our series, Kitchen Party, we’re sitting down with Feast On Chefs to get to know them and the local foods that inspire them a little better. Meet Chef Denis Hernandez of Swine and Vine restaurant in Kitchener.
Patios that are turning up the heat in Waterloo Region
Even as the weather begins to cool, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy dining al fresco
thanks to several heated patios in the Waterloo Region!
Crafty Names and Perfect Pairings: a look inside Waterloo Region’s Craft Breweries
When it comes to local craft beer, names are not trivial and bereft of meaning. They provide lots of insights – and fun – when you consider Waterloo Region’s craft beer names and the brewers who named them.