Category Archives: Southwestern Ontario

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

Tall Tales Cafe: Do you want pie with that? 

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Marsha Idella

I had amazing pie… for breakfast!!!

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Cookery Bank: My Favourite Chef in my hometown, West Lorne

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Marsha Idella

    I got to meet Jeff Crump, one of my favourite chefs and owner of my favourite restaurant: Earth to Table Bread Bar in Hamilton. But what’s more exciting is I got to meet him in my hometown of … Continue reading →

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Mackie’s Orangeade Milkshake: YUM!

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Marsha Idella

If you visit Port Stanley, you have to have a Mackie’s Orangeade! But now I’ve learned you also have to have Mackie’s Orangeade Milkshake!

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GT’s fab new food, excellent customer service (& still a great location)

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Marsha Idella

GT’s in Port Stanley has a great location on the beach and amazing lake views, but do you know they’ve got fabulous food too?   

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St. Thomas’ got Country Charm 

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Marsha Idella

You know those restaurants that are so bright, cosy, welcoming, warming and make you feel like you’re coming home? Well welcome to Country Charm Cafe in St. Thomas. Ray’s been the chef and owner for 15 years and you’ll understand … Continue reading →

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Take a bite, in Dutton 

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Marsha Idella

Jeff built his wife, Amal, a food truck and now I know I love mac and cheese balls… amongst many of their other great items.   Take a bite, food truck,

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Garden tea party at The Silver Birch Tearoom

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Marsha Idella

The Silver Birch Tearoom (located in Aylmer at Heritage Line Herbs) is not like any tea room I’ve ever been to. But for me it’s actually a tea garden and a magical one at that.

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