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 following article includes three of […]
Harmony Lunch has long been known as one of the Kitchener-Waterloo Region’s oldest dining establishments. Last October it closed its doors and served its last burger after 86 years in business. Former owner, Bruce Marks, sold the popular lunch spot at 90 King St. N. for personal and family reasons. Nick Benninger of Fat Sparrow – the restaurant group behind […]
On a cold, stormy night in downtown Kitchener, a mac and cheese festival seemed like the perfect place to take refuge. Despite a sour event last year, THEMUSEUM’s Mac & Cheese Festival returned for a second year to dispel all doubts. The layout was set up similar to Taco Fest, a very successful event also held at THEMUSEUM. Instead of […]
Last week, I went to Burrito Boyz with some coworkers for lunch. As I read the menu, I noticed that all of the calorie counts were beside each option. When it came time to order, I found myself subconsciously changing my order last minute to something that had less calories than the meal I had originally wanted. As of Jan. […]
Rhapsody Barrel Bar is an inconspicuous restaurant and music venue situated in the heart of downtown Kitchener. I describe the place as inconspicuous because it’s difficult to predict what this place can offer. I remember walking by and feeling confused. The restaurant is attached to a clothing store, hosts its own café at the front and if you peer in, […]
We asked the questions, 94 students responded and this is what they had to say.
It seems ridiculous that our culture has conflated the feelings of shame with the feelings of pleasure when it comes to our tastes in entertainment, but here we are. The idea of the “guilty pleasure” has become an everyday thought. It’s pronounced — no matter who you come across, no matter what walk of life they come from, you are […]
Leftover Grilled Cheese Turkey Cranberry Quesadilla’s Stuffing Waffles Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 slices of bread½ pound of thanksgiving leftovers (turkey, stuffing, vegetables)2 slices of favorite cheese (cheddar, swiss, Monterey jack, etc)¼ cup leftover gravy Ingredients:2 flour tortillas ½ – 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese (any cheese works)½ cup shredded turkey ¼ cup cranberry sauce1 tablespoon of butterChopped parsley to garnishGravy Ingredients:4 […]
Last Saturday, members of The Cord staff took to the streets of downtown Kitchener for the King StrEATery Food Truck Rally. Contrast to the mass amounts of construction downtown, there were a considerable amount of people and food trucks outside of City Hall. The sun was scorching, the live music was blasting and the smell of deep fryers, sugar and […]
The first ever CaliBurger in Canada has taken the place of what was formerly “Runner’s Choice,” a symbolic reminder.
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