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Fast-growing Williamsburg in Kitchener is a haven of cultural foods: Andrew Coppolino
Williamsburg is a neighbourhood in Kitchener that is growing - and with it, so is the local food scene. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino takes us on a tour of some of the local establishments.
Ammar's Market celebrates 20 years in Waterloo Region: Andrew Coppolino
Andrew Coppolino pays a visit to local specialty grocer Ammar’s Market as they mark 20 years in Waterloo Region. The family grocery store has been a pillar in the community.
From Ukraine to Waterloo, this young chef is ready to start anew: Andrew Coppolino
Wars and conflicts like the crisis in Ukraine scatter refugees around the world. That’s the case with Thomas Cuccia. The French national escaped the bombing of Kyiv just under a year ago. Now, Cuccia is setting his sights on opening a restaurant in uptown Waterloo.
Local restaurants struggle to keep doors open amid rising costs: Andrew Coppolino
While the pandemic may be in the rear-view mirror for many, the local restaurant industry continues to feel its effects. In fact, several restaurants in the region are for sale right now, writes food columnist Andrew Coppolino.
From injera to roti, Waterloo region offers variety of food from Black diaspora: Andrew Coppolino
From the horn of Africa to the countries of the West Indies, Waterloo region offers a variety of cultural foods from across the Black diaspora. In downtown Kitchener, you can enjoy Caribbean roti and then a few steps away, you can finish your meal with an Ethiopian coffee.
Whether it's flats or drums, sauced or dry, the wing is king this Super Bowl LVIII: Andrew Coppolino
A lot of people love chicken wings because they are pub-grub standards that can adapt their flavours to many different styles of restaurant. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino takes a look at how local restaurants are prepping our favourite pub snack for Super Bowl Sunday.
Celiac Canada releases country's first food guide for health-care facilities: Andrew Coppolino
Celiac Canada has just published new guidelines that aims to help care providers and those who have family members afflicted with the disease in health-care settings. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino takes a look at what it could mean for ppeople with the disease and their families.
Convo Plate art event puts mental health on the table for local chefs: Andrew Coppolino
Convo Plate is an art project that seeks to keep the conversation about mental health awareness rolling. Recently, some local restaurant owners and chefs came together for an art session. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino was there to take part and find out more.
New year, new trend. Plant-based eating sees a rise in popularity: Andrew Coppolino
With the brand new year, it’s a time for some reflection on how and what we eat and drink. There are some new trends and new ways of thinking out there. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino visits local restaurants offering plant-based options.
There's a fungus among us in Guelph's Old Quebec Street: Andrew Coppolino
It may be surprising, but there’s a farm in downtown Guelph. Noki Farms is an urban farm growing a couple of crops in Old Quebec Street. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino visited the farm and tells us about the "magic" happening inside.