Latest from Gabby Peyton
FOOD
Eyes on the pies: A slice of pizzeria history in St. John's
To say St. John's loves pizza is an understatement — just ask one of the 32,000 members of the Facebook group For Da Love of Zaa.
Food's Paradise: The food scene in Newfoundland's fastest-growing town is flourishing
The suburban town of Paradise is booming, and its food scene is emerging from the shadow of St. John's, writes food columnist Gabby Peyton.
In Seal Cove, this grocery store is staying true to the past while looking to the future
A young couple bought the 50-year-old Seal Cove Grocery and is making sure it stays a community hub.
Grab some milk on your way home: An ode to the bygone neighbourhood grocery store
Without a car, I realized the closest grocery store was at least a 25-minute (uphill) walk, and the closest corner store at least 15. What happened to the family-run grocery stores of St. John's?
Last-minute shopping? Here's the N.L. gift guide for the person who is always thinking about food
Food writer Gabby Peyton explores what the province has to offer.
How Freshwater Road became a St. John's melting pot of cuisine and culture
The Freshwater food pocket near downtown St. John's is worth exploring, one plate at a time, writes Gabby Peyton. But it also raises the questions: why does a neighbourhood change, and why do restaurants cluster?
Thai one on: How this woman is changing tastebuds in St. John's
Orathai Chongmee went from being a student at MUN to running one of the most popular food stalls at the St. John's Farmer's Market. Gabby Peyton caught up with her to talk about the St. John's dining scene, her aspirations for a restaurant and her love for shrimp paste.
Got a sweet tooth? Here's where you can satisfy your cravings in St. John's
The St. John's area has a fantastic selection of all things sweet, from pastries filled with curd to Instagram-worthy mile-high milkshakes.
First Person
For your mouths only: The rise of private dinner parties in St. John's
Reality check: private dining in St. John's has prices comparable to eating three courses at a nice downtown restaurant. Small wonder, writes Gabby Peyton, that the pandemic has encouraged people to try the trend.
Point of View
COVID-19 crushed this woman's cookery school dreams. Now she teaches worldwide from Tors Cove
COVID-19 restrictions put a major damper in Alex Blagdon's original dream for the Alder Cottage. Instead, Blagdon now runs an online cookery school.