
A classic was on the docket for your favourite food reviewers this month: Ethelโs Lounge. A joint that requires no introduction, and probably no address given the iconic sign โ although we will give it to you: 114 King Street North โ Ethelsโ reputation proceeds with it. A warm, inviting, retro spot with great decorations, great drinks and tons of great…

Look out, Laurier! Although everyoneโs favourite karaoke bar has moved down the road, a new hot spot has arrived in its place. Perfect for friends, families, and those alike, 1858 Caesar Bar has opened in Waterloo at 90 King St North. Surprisingly, this restaurant does not serve caesar salads, but instead makes up in another, much more interestingly refreshing way. This restaurant has an extensive menu to satisfy any personโs Mottโs Clamato needs, whether alcoholic…

After a brief hiatus, your favourite food reviewers are back! This month we have an absolute treat, a cornerstone of the vibrant Uptown scene, a poster child for sustainable restaurant practices, an icon, Jane Bond. Tucked away at 5 Princess Street West, this retro haunt has been proudly serving the Waterloo community since 1995 offering great eats and great…

Situated between the two major campuses in Waterloo, Melโs Diner remains a beloved stop for students and locals alike. If youโve ever wondered what it might feel like to step directly into a Hollywood fanatic shrine room, Melโs answers that question with confidence. The ambiance is unmistakable with retro Hollywood posters, classic big screen memorabilia plastered over every inch…

A Local Gem Where Paninis, Pudding, and Community Shineย For this monthโs edition, we wanted to review one of our favourite spots in Waterloo: The Princess Cafe. A part of the larger Princess Twin Cinemas at 46 King Street North, it offers a great spot to not only get some refreshments before catching a movie,…

From margaritas to mouthwatering tacos, LizzDew takes a trip across city lines to uncover why Don Julioโs might just be Kitchener’s best-kept Mexican secret.ย For this monthโs edition of your favourite food reviewerโs escapades, we decided to cross city limits to check out Andrewโs personal favourite Mexican spot, Don Julio Taco & Tequila Bar. Located…

LizzDrew Take on the โLoo Edition 14: Hot Pot Hot Spotย Hey Golden Hawks. Your favorite friendly foodies are back this year with more reviews, more humour, and even more good eats! We wanted to start this year off strong and visit a place we knew would be good, cheap, and within walking distanceโperfect for…

ย After the culinary world tour that your dear reviewers have been on in recent months, we decided to bring things back to North America with the classic brewpub Abe Erb. Right in the heart of uptown, this swanky industrial bar provides great eats and beer made in-house โ aย plus for allย local beer fans.ย …

Talk about food, food and more food. For our second annual Valentineโs Day edition of LizzDrew Take On The โLoo, we were in the mood for something that would give us a real challenge for our tummies โ and what better way to do that than an all-you-can-eat dinner at Izakaya (although it will come…

Get ready for a fun, flirt filled edition for this monthโs issue of LizzDrew take on the Loo. Your favourite contributors took a fun escapade down to Kitchener for a double date with their dear friends Deep and Ella at Pho Vietnam K&W, heavily recommended restaurant located just southeast of Laurier at 357 King St.…


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