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Sink your teeth into the best sandwiches in Brantford

If you have a simple pallet like some people (namely, me) then you know the best foods are sometimes the most basic ones. One of my favourite foods of all time is a simple turkey sandwich, and if you have ever gone out for lunch with me then you know this is what I’m looking for most of the time. Brantford is home to a lot of great chains owned by locals and also a lot of unique independent restaurants too.  During these uncertain times, a lot of our local restaurants have been forced to close...

Bit More Cheese

Gouda. Emmental. Havarti. Parmigiano – Reggiano. Bellavitano. Brie.

Cheese holds a very special place in the hearts and taste buds of many people. Whether it’s sharp, tangy, smooth or robust, cheese has the ability to transform any dish into something spectacular. If you are looking for ways to get your cheese fix and support our local businesses, here are some great offerings that are taking cheese to over-the-top delicious levels.

With its selection of award winning artisanal cheese, The Tipperary...

Fume to Go

Nestled in one of Brantford’s historically rich neighborhoods, Fume RestoBar is a hidden gem that features modern style Greek cuisine in a relaxing and family friendly atmosphere.  Opened in early 2019, this unique gathering place offers an inviting ambiance where residents and visitors can escape for a delicious meal and focus on enjoying life, food, and good company.

Allow us to enlighten you on the history behind the name Fume RestoBar.  Fume is Greek for smoked, and RestoBar is used...

Tasty Road Trips Food Tours Goes Virtual

If ever there was a snapshot in recent history where food builds community, this is it.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all had to adapt the ways that we shop for and connect with our food, whether that means socially distancing while we line up at the grocery store or arranging a curbside pick-up at our local farm.  Many of us are also seeking ways to support our hometown economy by buying from independent take-out restaurants and connecting with close-to-home agricultural options...

Support Local Businesses for Mother’s Day

With Easter behind us, it’s now time to focus our attention on another upcoming special day that we must celebrate while respecting physical distancing guidelines. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, 2020 and this year, more than ever, we need to recognize all of the hardworking moms out there during this difficult and challenging time of uncertainty.

To all the moms working the frontlines as an essential service provider, to the moms laid off who are struggling to make ends meet, to the nervous expecting...