Eatdrink #82 March/April 2020
The LOCAL food & drink magazine serving London, Stratford & Southwest Ontario since 2007.
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and varieties of hummus. Sample one of Zoran<br />
Sehovac’s hand-made Balkan-inspired savoury<br />
bureks from the Hot Oven. These classic spiralled,<br />
savoury spinach and cheese or meat-stuffed<br />
pastries attract a loyal following. 130 King Street,<br />
coventmarket.com<br />
Dining at T.G. Haile’s Addis Ababa Restaurant<br />
is characterized by the ritual of breaking injera<br />
(the traditional yeast-risen flatbread which is<br />
spongy in texture, crêpe-like in appearance and<br />
has sourdough tanginess) and sharing food from a<br />
communal platter, signifying the bonds of loyalty<br />
and friendship. For more than 15 years T.G.’s Addis<br />
Ababa has offered a tour de force from the Ethiopian<br />
culinary repertoire with classic East African dishes.<br />
465 Dundas Street (at Maitland), 519-433-4222,<br />
tgsaddisababarestaurant.com<br />
Mainsay Visouvath and Fouzan (Rafael) Beg’s<br />
Thaifoon Restaurant continues to distinguish<br />
itself as the premier Thai restaurant in town with<br />
authentic and exuberant flavours, craft cocktails,<br />
ambience and stellar service. The recently<br />
renovated restaurant is a multi-sensory experience<br />
with a modern and elevated take on Thai culture.<br />
The dining room is sleek, fresh and modern. Recent<br />
visits have exceeded all of our expectations.<br />
thaifoonrestaurant.com<br />
Anna and Stelios Papadopoulos arrived in<br />
Mississauga from Greece in 2012, with son Kosta<br />
and daughter Marina, and later relocated to<br />
London. Anna says, “Wortley Village feels like<br />
a true village,” not unlike their home in Greece,<br />
where coffeehouses, restaurants and roasters are<br />
prevalent. By roasters, Anna means roasters of<br />
fresh nuts. Unimpressed by the roasted bulk nuts<br />
they sampled in Canada, Stelios envisioned bringing<br />
a bit of Greece to Wortley Village. They imported<br />
a unique Greek-designed nut-roasting machine<br />
from Germany. On Canada Day 2016, Karpos<br />
Dry Fruits and Nuts was launched in Wortley<br />
Village. On offer are several Greek food specialties<br />
and premium olive oil in bulk. Customers are<br />
encouraged to bring containers for nuts, fruits<br />
and olive oil. Fresh baklava and spanakopita are<br />
available for purchase. Entrées such as stuffed<br />
roasted peppers, dolmathakia, meatballs, chicken<br />
with potatoes, and avgolemono soup are available<br />
for takeaway on Tuesdays and Fridays. With the<br />
unexpected passing of Stelios last year, Anna,<br />
Kosta, and Marina continue to offer high-quality<br />
dry fruits and nuts procured globally. They remain<br />
the only Mediterranean-style roasters for fresh<br />
nuts in London. 190 Wortley Road, 519-672-5200,<br />
karposnutsandfruits.weebly.com<br />
“Reasonably priced, fresh, well-executed<br />
Ethiopian cuisine ...” — Bryan Lavery, <strong>Eatdrink</strong><br />
Blair Blvd<br />
Gift<br />
Certificates<br />
Available<br />
London<br />
International<br />
Airport<br />
Oxford St<br />
• FAMILY FRIENDLY<br />
• Vegetarian &<br />
Vegan Options<br />
• Takeout<br />
• Catering<br />
ADDIS ABABA Restaurant<br />
Tuesday–Sunday 11am–10pm by reservation<br />
Closed Monday<br />
465 Dundas Street 519 433-4222<br />
www.tgsaddisababarestaurant.com<br />
Far Out ...<br />
but we like it that way!<br />
Blueberry Tea<br />
519-455-9005<br />
Crumlin Rd<br />
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2530 Blair Blvd, London<br />
Diamond Flight Centre<br />
MON & TUES: Lunch 11–3<br />
WED, THURS & FRI: Lunch 11–5; Dinner 5–9<br />
Weekends: Breakfast 9–12, Lunch 12–3, Dinner 5–9
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