Category Archives: Restaurants

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

Smokin’ Buddha will see me again

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Marsha Idella

I’m debating on making the drive to Port Colborne again right now just for The Smokin’ Buddha‘s cosy butter chicken. I really enjoyed the butter chicken; it’s warming, but not spicy and the naan bread is an amazing compliment. I … Continue reading →

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Jack & Lois: home in the city

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Marsha Idella

Eating at Jack & Lois’ feels like you’ve driven back home to visit the family farm… with a twist.

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RBG’s afternoon tea break

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Marsha Idella

I had a lovely afternoon tea break at RBG’s Gardens Cafe.

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Food truck alley, Hamilton

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Marsha Idella

Spring is here and so is my most favourite time of year: surrounded by a variety of food options: food trucks! I love to be able to talk directly with these creative & passionate foodies.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cups, Nestle Toll House Cafe

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Marsha Idella

I love it, I love it , I love it. Burlington Mall now has a Nestle Toll House Cafe!

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Bread Bar: birthday detox

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Marsha Idella

I read somewhere that its okay to have not so healthy eating days as long as you bookend them with healthy eating days! So after a birthday celebration of rich foods and desserts I needed a really healthy eating day.

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The Lord Nelson Bday meal

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Marsha Idella

I had the best filet mignon at Burlington’s The Lord Nelson for my celebratory birthday dinner.

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Joe’s Deli: Reuben the right way

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Marsha Idella

Now that is a fantastic Reuben! Thank you very much to Joe’s deli for an amazing lunch that hit the spot perfectly. Each flavour stood it’s own yet blended so well together. Love the sauerkraut and their russian dressing!

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Welcome Pier 39 Fish & Chips to Burlington

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Marsha Idella

Welcome to a new Burlington restaurant: Pier 39 Fish & Chips. I’m really pleased with the variety of freshly made menu options and especially the fact they make the coleslaw and tartar sauce in house.

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Fat Bob’s BBQ, Buffalo: an all around great meal

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Marsha Idella

When I think BBQ I don’t always think it’s possible to have a light meal. But at Fat Bob’s Smokehouse in Buffalo you can have an amazing hearty good BBQ meal or lighter fare.

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