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. Martin’s Family Fruit Farm and Fat Sparrow Group are one example of this special type of relationship
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
Borealis Grille & Bar chef de cuisine Scott Mills says the food scene in Waterloo Region is evolving nicely. It’s a position he takes given his experience in the diverse and bustling Vancouver restaurant market.
Langdon Hall is #4 on the 5th annual list of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2019. Voted on by food critics, leading chefs, legendary restaurateurs, elite diners and food fanatics from across the country, this is the definitive list of the best restaurants in Canada.
Food blogger Andrew Coppolino shares entrees from seven different restaurants that he considers “killer” dishes. Find out what they are, and where you can find them in Waterloo Region!
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.
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.
The recently completed expansion of the Conestoga College Waterloo Campus means an additional 150,000 sq.-ft. of space for classrooms, labs and students. Inside, there are state-of-the-art culinary labs and a new student-run restaurant that will be open to the public
Food plays a central part in any holiday get together. Whether you’re searching for a host or hostess gift, items for a charcuterie board for those casual get togethers, or you need all the ingredients for a full family holiday meal, here are some ideas to get your culinary creativity started!
When you’re in the mood for an upscale sports bar, Players Indoor Golf & Sports Bar is the place to be. Watch all the big games on Players’ 11-foot HD projection screens. Along with golf, Players features 13 incredible sports on their Full Swing Simulators and complete lineup of food and drinks
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.
In Waterloo Region, it’s possible to meet our producers, see where their produce is grown, and savour those ingredients in dishes prepared by restaurants all in the same day. It’s part of our diverse and growing food scene. It’s a true farm to-table culture.
Restaurant menus change seasonally, and at Puddicombe House the transition from summer to fall especially energizes chefs Lance Edwards and Jammie Monk. In this historic building from 1868, the dining room is set with warming dishes, locally harvested ingredients and imaginative cooking.
Yes, you can easily tell: school is back in session. That much is obvious from the busy and crowded streets near any university with throngs of students, tightly packed and grouped together, as they make their way through the course of a day – including the pursuit of something good to eat.
Dublin, Ireland-born chef Brian McCourt will tell you that his love for cooking absorbs him but that a good portion of what he does in his work is developing and mentoring young cooks entering his kitchens.
A few years ago, Ryan Murphy and Carly Blasutti set a new standard for sharing plates and culinary adventure when they opened Public Kitchen & Bar in Kitchener. Now in their larger location on Victoria St. in Kitchener, Public continues to be a go-to dining spot in the city.
The Fat Sparrow Group business appeared in Waterloo Region in only 2017, but the names behind it have long made a mark when it comes to food and hospitality; it’s a parent company for the collection of eateries that chef Nick Benninger spearheads.
Part of what makes St. Jacobs so special is its location – perfectly situated in some of the most beautiful countryside in Waterloo Region. Hike, walk or cycle the trails – And, if you work up an appetite or a thirst after a busy day exploring, you’ll find lots of great options in the village
While farmers’ markets such as the ones in Cambridge and Kitchener have been operating since the mid-1800s, a renaissance of the institutions has been driven in good part by consumer demand for access to fresh local food.
Call it “Cantonese tapas.” Dim sum are those little bites of food that arrive via pencil-and-paper order sheet – and, at one time, via a cart wheeled through the dining room piled high with the delicacies. Each item costs no more than a few dollars, and the selection is wonderfully wide
Uptown Waterloo: pick a block. Any block. From Union Street to Central Street, the centre of the city is chock-a-block full of restaurants and eateries, brew pubs and bars.
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.
Sugar, Spice & Glitter – We spend nearly every Easter and Thanksgiving with family in Waterloo, so we thought it was about time we explored what else the city has to offer beyond my aunt’s house! None of the activities listed here are just for kids – because that’s not my idea of a family vacation.
From craft beer on a patio, or a board game cafe, to small venues with big flavour. Get inspired by these date night suggestions from around Waterloo Region that cover the simple and casual to the more refined and elegant.
