Food
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Shop Sounds holds concert at Kitchener Market
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Not many people can say they’ve been to a concert in a grocery store, but on Sep . 5, the Kitchener Market hosted Shop Sounds: DTK’s grocery store concerts. Shop Sounds is a free intimate three-part concert series organized by the DTK team, Good Company Production and hosted at grocery stores across downtown…
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The cold, hard truth: is Sweet Jesus worth the hype?
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If there’s one thing that I know, it’s ice cream. So, when a new ice cream shop opened its doors just down the road from Laurier, I knew that I had to try it. Sweet Jesus, a fast-growing brand from Toronto, has a new home in the University Shops Plaza. Since the store’s inception, it…
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The inside scoop on KW’s top ice cream shops
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Although the weather isn’t showing it yet, summer is fast approaching, and what better way to prepare for those hot summer days than by making a trip to a local ice cream shop? There is a multitude of options for ice cream in Kitchener-Waterloo, so narrowing down the top contenders was no easy task. The…
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Buck a beer isn’t as popular with breweries
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has garnered both praise and controversy regarding his decision to work towards lowering beer prices to just one dollar, an announcement which he has been proud to stand by since it was released. One criticism surrounding the ‘buck-a-beer’ campaign has been voiced by many local breweries who have seen this as…
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Anchor Bar opens new location in Uptown Waterloo
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On August 23, 2018 Anchor Bar held its official grand opening as the newest restaurant edition to uptown Waterloo. Anchor Bar in Waterloo — ‘home of the original buffalo wing’ — is the fifth location of Anchor Bar’s franchise in Canada. Anchor Bar began its history in 1965 in Buffalo, NY. Since then it has…
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Mr. Pretzels packs a big flavour in a small snack
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Last week, a small group of fellow Cord employees and I had an incredible time taste testing the different pretzel flavours featured at one of Conestoga Mall’s most recent food additions, Mr. Pretzels. All of us had tried their pretzels at one point or another and we all had developed a strong addiction. Then the…
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Legacy Greens brings fresh produce to downtown Kitchener
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Legacy Greens in downtown Kitchener is the popular grocery store known for its fresh, local produce and high-quality food products. It has recently moved from its temporary King Street location to a permanent location on Ontario street. The popularity of Legacy Greens has grown since it began in 2014 and its owner, Jordan Dolson, has…
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Lana’s Lounge provides a great atmosphere
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Nestled into the 220 King Street N. Plaza, surrounded by various other restaurants and cafes, is the home of a newly opened lounge and restaurant called Lana’s Lounge. “We opened to the public April 12 of this year,” said Marissa Mansz, co-owner of Lana’s Lounge. Both owners, Mansz and Shan, have a great deal of…
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Sticks and Scones is a new local treat
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Sticks & Scones, a trendy and modern bakery, has recently opened its doors in the heart of the university area, located at 62 Balsam Street, behind Wilfrid Laurier University’s Lazaridis Hall. The local bakery, which has now been open for approximately two months, offers customers fresh coffee and baked goods as well as a specialty…
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Nick and Taylor explore KW’s food scene
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If you were to ask someone what the Kitchener-Waterloo region is known for, what would you say? Some of the most popular answers would be Google or the tech industry; many others might struggle to think of an answer at all, but what about food? A duo of local individuals are attempting to bring awareness…
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