Category Archives: Restaurants

Tips on where to eat… and sometimes what to eat while there.

Warmed Olives, Smooth Red Wine, and Greek Comfort at Mykonos

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Marsha Idella

Adam and I had a lovely dinner at Mykonos Greek Restaurant in London before heading to Aeolian Hall to see Madison Violet — the kind of evening that feels both special and easy. The red wine deserves a mention right … Continue reading →

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SoSo’s Breakfast Tacos: A Labour of Love Finds a Home in West Lorne, Ontario

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Marsha Idella

SoSo’s Breakfast Tacos opens in West Lorne, Ontario at 236 Graham Road. A women-owned small business rooted in community, markets, and intentional hospitality. Continue reading →

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The Daily Press: Where Dutton’s Stories Brew Anew

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Marsha Idella

A new kind of “press” is bringing connection back to Dutton. The Daily Press Café, opened by Eva and Henry Dryfout, blends the town’s newspaper roots with warm coffee, homemade baking, and genuine community spirit. With its grand opening on Saturday the 13th, this cozy new gathering place is already becoming where stories — and neighbours — come together. The Daily Press Café is in new cafe in Dutton. Continue reading →

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Afternoon High Tea at the International Club

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Marsha Idella

Julie’s Afternoon High Tea was such a lovely local gathering of like minds. The International Club was beautifully decorated for such a refined event — elegant, welcoming, and full of charm. It was so fun to dress up in a … Continue reading →

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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Solo Feast at Papi’s Steakhouse at 100 Kellogg, London

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Marsha Idella

Some of my best meals are savoured slowly, mindfully, bite by bite, in my own company. I treated myself to a two-hour, four-course solo dinner at Papi’s, inside 100 Kellogg in London. It wasn’t just a meal. It was a … Continue reading →

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Iron Kettle offers a heavenly escape and amazing take home prepared foods

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Marsha Idella

Very much worth the drive for a culinary experience at Iron Kettle in Comber, Ontario. Have a sweet or savoury breakfast and lunch and take home a prepared dinner!!! Thank you to Ginette’s mom for being with the kids today … Continue reading →

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Chocolate and wine…

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Marsha Idella

Highly recommend these sweeter red wines, chilled, they’re really good summer drinks with chocolate, especially the Dubai chocolate bar at The 174 Currie in Dutton, Ontario

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Shirley’s restaurant at Prim Peony felt like a faraway vacation

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Marsha Idella

It was just minutes from home, but it felt like stepping into another world. Adam and I went to Shirley’s restaurant on Highway 3 and Dunborough (part of prim peony) for a six-course farm to table dinner — our first … Continue reading →

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Plaza Sushi keeps it interesting

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Marsha Idella

I ate an entire crab at Plaza Sushi in St. Thomas and I would do it again. I loved it!

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Arancini at Riva in Port Stanley

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Marsha Idella

It’s like a gastronomical circuit at Riva: I love the arancini, the whipped riccota and warmed olives sooooo much. Thanks to my mom for adding the seafood pizza to my foodie circuit. Also thanks to my personal server, Todd!

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