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Whether you are a fan of winter or not, everyone can agree that a warm hearty meal is best way to warm up on a cold frigid day. Spend the day exploring all the different comfort foods Brantford has to offer.

  • Pop into The Olive Oil Company and tantalize your taste buds with extra virgin olive oils as well as infused dark and white balsamic vinegars. Stop by for a free tasting and shop from over 70 different varieties to take home. Pick up something to enhance your next meal or even grab a gift for a loved one.
  • Grab a quick bite at Spool Gourmet Poutine & Mac ‘N Cheese, the ultimate comfort food spot. They serve gourmet poutine and Mac 'N Cheese dishes that you can't get anywhere else, like Halifax Donair or Shawarmalicious Poutine, or their decadent Lobster Mac 'n Cheese. The hardest part with be deciding which dish to order.
  • Next, head over to Manns Distillery. Sit in the cocktail lounge or on the shaded patio and enjoy a vast menu of cocktails locally crafted and infused with botanicals or a quick bite from their kitchen. Shop from a variety of products to take home, including their signature White Tea Gin, a unique infusion of white tea, tropical fruit, juniper and spices.
  • Stop in at Our Kitchen Brantford, a commercial kitchen for chefs, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to be able to develop and grow their businesses. Enjoy their customer facing shop that features homemade preserves, ready-to-go fresh and frozen meals, and delicious desserts.
  • Grab dinner from The Olde School House, a converted 19th century schoolhouse with a menu of fine food and school days memorabilia on display throughout. Relax in the nostalgic atmosphere and warm up with the classic home cooked style meal.