Category Archives: Southwestern Ontario

Restaurants in Southwestern Ontario: London, St. Thomas, Port Stanley, Point Pelee, Windsor, Stratford, Grand Bend, West Lorne, Dutton,

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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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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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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Lebanese breakfast at “Take a Bite”

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Marsha Idella

The garlic scrambled eggs, part of the Lebanese breakfast at “Take a Bite” are fantastic.  Congratulations to Jeff and Amal on opening up a restaurant inspired by their Food Truck.  They are serving so many of my favourites from their … Continue reading →

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Comfort & Soul in CK

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Marsha Idella

There’s a lot of love in the food at Comfort & Soul. I can’t believe I’m just outside of Blenheim because I can feel the soul of the south here.  I was so thrilled they had sweet tea to set … Continue reading →

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Pardoville’s food heaven! 

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Marsha Idella

Plan a road trip to food heaven, aka Pardo Villa Acres Farm Market & Bakery in Pardoville (outside Blenheim)! They are family owned and have an admirable selection of produce, homemade from scratch baking, local preserves & cheeses as well as … Continue reading →

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The Combine is…

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Marsha Idella

The Combine is… an amazing fairy tale like culinary experience! Everything I dream about in a perfect meal, The Combine delivers and more:

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