Eatdrink #42 July/August 2013

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there is no grocery store located in the neighbourhood and
no local transportation that will take a resident directly to
a grocery store. The access to healthy food greatly impacts
the health of a neighbourhood and it is on that note that
the Southdale Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market was formed.
The Westminster Working Group wanted to make a local
food hub where neighbours could meet and shop. The
Westminster Working Group will be operating the
Southdale Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market every Thursday
from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm during August and September in
the parking lot across from Paramount Fine Foods. This
community-driven night market helps the residents to know
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that their efforts within their own neighbourhood can be an
influence on the lives of many.
The Raja is London’s elegant Indian food hot spot, where the
traditional cuisine and gracious service are a suitable match
for the well-appointed decor. To make dining even more
pleasurable, Raja is now offering a 4-course RAJALICIOUS
Dinner for $29. The first course: Crispy papadum with 5 dufferent
chutneys; 2nd course: appetizer or soup; 3rd course: main dishes
served with rice, vegetable and Naan bread; 4th course: choices
of desserts. www.rajafineding.ca
Local Food Feasts catering is a social enterprise business
that evolved from Local Food Skills, inspired by a passion
and commitment to local seasonal food. The Local Food Skills
program provided by London Training Centre is free to
people exploring jobs or careers in food. This full-time threeweek
program provides skills training, industry certifications
and learning experiences from farm to fork, including
fundamental culinary skills, foodservice styles, growing,
harvesting and retailing food at a farmer’s market. Revenues
from caterings go entirely to support the Local Food Skills
program. www.localfoodfeasts.ca/html/video.htm. Visit
their new website www.localfoodfeasts.ca
Strathroy Farmers’ Market is one of the area’s oldest open
air farmers’ markets and has operated since 1861. The market
takes on Market Square behind the town hall in Strathroy
on Saturdays from June to October 26th. The market (open
8am–12 noon) is a member of Farmers’ Market Ontario.
Ogilvie’s Food & Artisan Market is the latest addition to
the culinary scene with a complement of year round indoor
vendors and an additional 60 vendors at the seasonal
outdoor market. There is a large patio with landscaped
gardens to sit and relax while enjoying the market experience
in London`s north west. Ogilvie’s is located at 1331 Hyde Park
Road, south of Gainsborough. There are additional parking
spaces at The Crossings just under the railway overpass.
Open Saturday 8 am–5 pm and Sundays 9 am–3 pm.
Pepper Tree Spice Co. (formerly Hyde Park Spice) announced
the opening of their second location at 223A Colborne Street, Port
Stanley. Thanks to its ongoing success over the past three years