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Top Spots For Chocolate Lovers

If you have a sweet tooth, and honestly most of us do, what is your sweet craving? For me, it’s chocolate and Brantford has some delicious options both from local businesses and chains operated by local owners. Next time you need a chocolatey fix, check out one (or all!) of the following:

Le Chocolat du Savoie | 320 Colborne St. W | 519-751-1119

From hand-crafted Belgian chocolates of only the finest ingredients to the delightful fulfilling aromas that linger through the store, Le Chocolat du Savoie...

Got Ribs?

For the past 10 years, Brantford has come alive with the smell of BBQ ribs, fantastic food vendors and family entertainment. The Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest has brought fun for all ages and the thrill of BBQ competition together for three days of entertainment and amazing food. North America’s greatest rib teams have come to Brantford to compete for top awards including Best Ribs, Best Chicken, Best Sauce, Best Pig Rig and People's Choice.

Even though this tasty food festival has been postponed...

“C” Is For (The Best) Cookie In Brantford

The smell of freshly baked cookies is enough to bring us back to the days of growing up with little more to care about than exactly how many cookies we’d be allowed to eat. Our lives have gotten a bit more complicated these days, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t take some time to indulge in our favourite sweets while supporting our local bakers – without even turning on the oven! Pour a glass of milk and enjoy our recommendations for where to get the most delicious cookies in Brantford.

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Taal is Back and Better than Ever

We’ve been driving by the construction site at Taal Fine Indian Cuisine for months now, eagerly awaiting the grand opening of their brand new space. One of Brantford’s most beloved Indian restaurants, and well known for its food that is served at the Brantford International Villages Festival’s India Village, the flavours of Taal have been missed.

One thing we love so much about Indian food is its ability to adapt to many dietary preferences and requirements – if you’re vegetarian or gluten free,...

Care for a Spot of High Tea?

Get those fascinators and lacy gloves on, and raise your pinkies! If you’re thinking of hosting a small gathering with your social circle, consider hosting an “afternoon tea” or “high tea”. Whether you’re hosting a midafternoon snack of tea, scones, mini sandwiches and cakes (afternoon tea), or a more substantive, light supper served with tea (high tea), both of these meals are a lovely way to savour delectable treats while spending time with your loved ones.

Ultimately, these meals are quite labour...