Category Archives: Restaurants

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

Bitten, Locke Street

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Marsha Idella

This afternoon tea is brought to you by Bitten!

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Bread Bar, Locke street

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Marsha Idella

There are just some restaurants I can’t stay away from. And one of them is the Bread Bar on Locke street in Hamilton. Here is where I feel comfortable to eat outside my comfort zone, knowing if I try something … Continue reading →

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Pork bone soup at Dai Ichi Sushi

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Marsha Idella

Just a quick shout out to Dai Ichi Sushi for an excellent, tasty and filling pork bone soup! And the teriyaki potatoes are fabulous. The extra sauce was also great on the ice. Thank you for a fabulous meal.

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Oakville’s unique Kerr Street (Village)

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Marsha Idella

I have been to and love Stoney’s on Kerr street, but I didn’t realize this street had transformed into a village… Read on for more on my visit to; Fantastico Pizza, Kerr Street Cafe and Elm Hill Cookies

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Chocolate peppermint biscotti

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Marsha Idella

The chocolate peppermint biscotti at Pane Fresco is amazing! Thank you to Liz for giving me a try. I just had to take some home! Can’t wait to try it in my peppermint hot chocolate.

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Pizza Margherita @ Pane Fresco

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Marsha Idella

At first glance Pane Fresco’s Pizza Margherita appears to be a puréed version of what I’m use to. But I’m surprised at all the great tastes in each bite…the appearance of minimal textures does not lack in taste. In fact … Continue reading →

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Big Daddy’s cornbread!

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Marsha Idella

The highlight of the food & wine expo was the cornbread & oysters from Big Daddy’s! So naturally I had to go visit the restaurant.

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The Tea Room in Bronte – a pleasant surprise

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Marsha Idella

My mom and I along with another mom and daughter really enjoyed our lovely afternoon tea in this quaint and cosy tea room.

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Great Lunch @ Earth to Table Bread Bar

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Marsha Idella

Once again the Earth to Table bread bar on Locke Street comes through with a fabulous fresh and healthy lunch.

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Pizza Margherita: less is more

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Marsha Idella

I was beginning to worry that the only way to get my pizza Margherita fix would be a visit to Montreal, New York or Chicago (one day I’ll be able to say Italy too!) Thankfully today I found a close … Continue reading →

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