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№ 63 | January/February 2017 LUNCH Wed to Fri 11:30–2:30 DINNER from 5pm daily 432 Richmond Street at Carling • London ALWAYS a 3-course prix fixe menu option www.davidsbistro.ca 142 fullarton at richmond year when he developed the “Big McInnes,” a vegan interpretation of McDonald’s Big Mac, which he offered on the menu of his McVegans food truck and at local festivals. www.globallylocal.ca Cilantro Mediterranean Cuisine opened at 525 Richmond Street in mid-December, beside Black Trumpet. The sit-in or take-out offering includes Middle Eastern fare with items like shawarma, falafel, tabboulih, hummus and fattoush, as well as Italian-inspired dishes such as chicken parmesan. www.cilantrocuisine.ca London Training Centre is pleased to be offering a six-month culinary program that includes an 8-week work placement. Commencing in March, this interactive course will offer participants the opportunity to gain experience and fundamental and relevant skills and knowledge for a career in the hospitality industry. In the past seven years London Training Centre has developed a successful teaching model that integrates basic cooking techniques and knowledge with a broader, sustainable use of regional, seasonal products. The program will venture beyond the classic style of cuisine and explore a more intrinsic approach to the cooking. Along with receiving the combined theoretical and corresponding hands-on practical experience, the students will engage in open discussions with local food artisans, chefs and like-minded professionals to further enhance their experience. www.londontraining.on.ca ! The new 10Eighteen coffee bar in Old East Village specializes in hand crafted, fresh pour over coffee and espresso roasted by O’Joe. They offer something for everyone, including food, craft beer and wine. www.10eighteen.ca Andrew Fleet, Executive Director of Growing Chefs! Ontario, has announced that the former Auberge Restaurant at King and Maitland will be the new home for the ground-breaking program that unites chefs, growers, educators and community members in children’s food education projects. The enclosed sunrooms, dining rooms and bar will be turned into teaching areas. Upstairs features an additional three intimate rooms that can be used for private functions, corporate meetings and teaching facilities. There are also plans to transform the outdoor terrace into a teaching garden. www.growingchefsontario.ca Your favourite new Ontario brewing companies of 2016, as polled by the Ontario Beverage Network, are Cowbell Brewing Co. (Blyth), Stray Dog Brewing Co. (Orleans) and Anderson Craft Ales (London). www.momandhops.ca Kiss the Cook owner Lawrence Burden’s passion is searching for the highest-quality kitchenware from around the world — and bringing it to your kitchen. Kiss the Cook provides a wide range of cookware, kitchen gadgets, and giftware, and offers a popular bridal registry. Chris
№ 63 | January/February 2017 Squire, who was also partly responsible for dreaming up the name Kiss the Cook, is Chef-in-Residence and, along with a variety of top-notch local chefs, offers cooking classes. www.kissthecookonline.com Luis Rivas and family continue to provide Latin flavour and ambience at the Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market at Western Fair and at True Taco Authentic Comedor Latino on Dundas Street near the Aeolian Hall. The cantina, with vibrant red walls and plenty of comfortable seating areas including a private room, is licensed. www. truetaco.com The Twisted Toque Social Grill, a Canadian-themed franchise restaurant pilot, is anticipated to open around Feb. 1st on the ground floor of the former Park Lane Hotel at 186 King St., in the space previously occupied by The Brass Door. Executive Chef David Taylor will feature a menu that will include such emblematic offerings as back bacon, poutine, East Coast cod and lobster, and West Coast salmon in the 110-seat restaurant. Stratford Stratford Winterfest runs January 13–15. The goal is to provide families in our area with a high quality and fun winter weekend at no cost. Some of the events include Apple Land Train Rides, Ice Carving Demonstrations, Bethel Puppet Show, Big Screen Movie Your love of all things Italian begins at OPEN SUNDAY FOR DINNER & MON–SAT FOR LUNCH & DINNER 519-652-7659 • HWY 401 & 4 • pastosgrill.com GREAT FOOD IN THE HEART OF WORTLEY VILLAGE 162 Wortley Road, London ON N6C 3P7 info@plantmatterkitchen.com 519.660.3663 #PLANTMATTERKITCHEN GOOD FOOD FIRST ORGANIC, VEGAN, DELICIOUS BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER, DRINKS plantmatterkitchen.com
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