Feast ON is a certification program that recognizes restaurants committed to sourcing food and beverage grown and produced in Ontario.
Local First, Delicious Always! Feast On Restaurants in Waterloo Region Read More »
Our friends at Curated KW have put together a list of take-home meal ideas to help you spend less time cooking, and more time connecting, thanks to the Meal Deals Guide.
This guide was developed through a partnership between Explore Waterloo Region and Curated KW.
Family Meal Deals Guide Read More »
The beauty of Waterloo Region lies in its increasingly diverse, multicultural community and the small businesses that serve it. These establishments are the heartbeat that keep the region’s economy alive. Hence, buying from your local vendor is very important.
Shop Local! A Waterloo Region BIPOC–Owned Shopping Guide Read More »
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!
Patios that are turning up the heat in Waterloo Region Read More »
While your average breakfast may be a bowl of cereal, in Waterloo Region there are lots of great places to enjoy a more upscale morning meal featuring everything from pancakes and waffles dripping with maple syrup, made to order omelettes, bacon and eggs and more! Dine in or enjoy at home.
Eat Like a Local: Breakfast Spots Read More »
Waterloo Region is home to some wonderful grocers selling everything from locally-sourced goods to some rare, hard to find items from all over the world.
Shop like a Local: Grocery Shops Read More »
blogTO August 3, 2020 – Kitchener-Waterloo has all the makings of a lovely socially-distanced weekend getaway. While Kitchener-Waterloo might be known as a tech-hub, home to the offices of Google, it’s also filled with some great outdoor gems ready for exploring.
How to spend 36 Hours in Kitchener-Waterloo this summer Read More »
Narcity July 28, 2020 – Angie’s Waterloo sells incredible gourmet cinnamon buns that look like a dream come true. You can get all sorts of unique flavours when visiting this sweet, family-owned venue. The buns are piled high with toppings, and just looking at one will have you drooling.
You Can Indulge In Every Flavour Of Cinnamon Bun At This Ontario Restaurant Read More »
January 2020 – Harrowsmith Editor-in-Chief Jules Torti takes a look at the village of Ayr, a village she says has become a hot spot for entrepreneurs opening shared-space brew pubs and culinary schools.
Why We Love Ayr, Ontario Read More »
Nov. 6, 2019 – Appleflats Foods Inc., founded by brothers Glen and Alex Smyth of Wellesley Township, was featured as a signature local food business at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Appleflats combines the tart juice crabapples with a little sugar to make a drink mixer and crabapple jelly.
Crabapple Jelly from Wellesley goes to Royal Winter Fair Read More »
Farm-to-table in Waterloo Region means chefs can meet face to face with local producers, buy their products, and savour those ingredients in dishes prepared in their restaurants all in the same day. Puddicombe House and Mountainoak Cheese are one example of this special type of relationship
Farm-to-Table Relationships in Waterloo Region: Puddicombe House and Mountainoak Cheese Read More »
Lancaster Smokehouse in Kitchener has been featured on two of Ontario Culinary Tourism’s “Best Of” lists.
The Lancaster made it onto the “Best Things We Ate in Ontario in 2018” list, as well as the “Favorite Mac ‘N Cheese in Ontario” list.
Lancaster Smokehouse makes Ontario Culinary Tourism’s “Best Of” Lists! Read More »
The Fat Sparrow Group continues to grow, and it has spread its wings into St. Jacobs, the company’s first foray outside of Uptown Waterloo. Stone Crock has been a St. Jacobs landmark and destination for locals and tourists alike for over 40 years. Nick and Natalie Benninger look forward to growing.
Fat Sparrow Group spreads its wings … to St. Jacobs Read More »
Whether groups are looking to leave a positive mark on Waterloo Region, or looking for spaces that are working to lessen their environmental footprint, venues in Waterloo Region provide opportunities to incorporate Corporate Social Responsibility and green initiatives into meetings and events.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Green Initiatives in Waterloo Region Read More »
It’s still a few weeks away yet, but get ready to pick your own strawberries. Local farms and farm-stores have crops and times that you can pick your own. Perhaps the most popular venue for pick-your-own strawberries in the area is Herrle’s Country Farm Market in St. Agatha.
Summertime and the Picking is Easy at Herrle’s Read More »
