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 »
We’re into the depths of winter, with wind chill factors that chill to the bone. You can bundle up to keep the outside warm, but what about warming those bones on the inside? Whiskies, rums, hot chilies, spices, and coffee: here a few warming beverages for frosty nights in Waterloo Region.
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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 »
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.
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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.
Chef Profile: Brian McCourt, Culinary Director, Ignite Group Read More »
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.
Restaurant Profile: Public Kitchen & Bar Read More »
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.
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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
Things to Do in St. Jacobs: Outdoors and Eats! Read More »
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
Adding up the Dim Sum in Waterloo Region Read More »
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.
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Part of Cambridge, Ontario, the town of Hespeler is building an identity as a unique and cohesive food destination. Located in the northeast quadrant of Cambridge and north of Highway 401, the central downtown of Hespeler nestles against the Speed River and Hespeler Mill Pond.
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Jody O’Malley and Kirstie Herbstreit have owned and operated The Culinary Studio in Kitchener’s Belmont Village for about seven years. The business has grown as the interest in food culture has blossomed in Waterloo Region
Chef Profile: Kirstie Herbstreit and Jody O’Malley Read More »
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. So the saying goes, but here we’re talking about chile pepper heat. Nothing is further from the truth when considering the spicy hot peppers: some people can handle the heat physiologically, and some can’t.
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The growth in popularity of Eby Manor Golden Guernsey milk has been a marvel to observe in Waterloo Region. Delivered in retro glass bottles, this unique milk is now found in many restaurants, cafes and food stores locally and as far away as the GTA.
Just like Cream they’ve Risen to the Top: Eby Manor Farm Read More »
Plan a special date night in Waterloo Region, enjoy a romantic dinner out together, or spoil your sweetie with a one of a kind, local gift. With so many romantic options available here in Waterloo Region, get ready to share the love!
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Chef Byron Hallett loves the synergy that exists between beer and food – that’s a good thing because he oversees the kitchen in one of Waterloo Region’s most interesting and unique establishments, Arabella Park Beer Bar in Kitchener’s Belmont Village.
Chef Profile: Byron Hallett of Arabella Park Beer Bar Read More »
Toronto-born Jason Bangerter arrived at Langdon Hall in the fall of 2013 as executive chef of the Country House Hotel & Spa and winner of five AAA/CAA diamonds and Conde Nast Traveller magazine’s best hotel in Canada.
Culinary Snapshot: Jason Bangerter – Langdon Hall Read More »
For about six years now, Jake and Humphreys’ Bistro has been serving simple, thoughtfully prepared and delicious food in the heart of New Hamburg.
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Canadians love their coffee. As a nation, we drink on average three cups a day. But in Waterloo Region, it is independent coffee roasters and vendors who are staking a claim as the favourites of local coffee aficionados.
Brew-tiful: Coffee in Waterloo Region Read More »
What makes a good “date night” restaurant? It’s hard to say: every relationship, either budding or long-established, is different; each date with a significant other, whether first, second, or many months in progress, might require a special emphasis and considered attention.
Unique Ideas for Date Night in Waterloo Region Read More »
What started as a relief work-project during the Great Depression in the 1930s has evolved over the decades into a bona fide food destination known as Kitchener’s Belmont Village.
Food ’Hood: Belmont Village Read More »
Many restaurants in Waterloo Region highlight heat readings on their menus, usually with a little red chili pepper beside the item. Here, we’ve created a short list of dishes and restaurants that feature such spicy foods – they may just provide the kick of heat and excitement to warm up a frosty Jan
Some Like it Hot – Waterloo Region’s Spiciest Spots Read More »
