Heritage Moments: Anita Stewart Visits Stratford

By Julia Gilmore

This June, Stratford plays host to Anita Stewart, local food activist, Order of Canada member and protector (and tireless promoter) of the Canadian culinary realm.  Her tasty travels have taken her around the country in search of the essence of Canadian cuisine and her research has been a great resource for the work we do here at OCTA. Anita’s visit to Stratford promises to be an inspiring and engaging afternoon! 

Drake Hotel: The Jewel of Queen West Has Found Its Prince

By Rebecca LeHeup

I felt some serious hometown pride this week when the news that the Drake Hotel will be opening its first-ever hotel outpost in Prince Edward County went public!  With their commitment to farm-to-table dining and sourcing local, in-season ingredients, we think the upcoming expansion will be a perfect opportunity for the Drake to showcase the bounty of the County!

Ontario’s Greatest Sandwich?!

By Agatha Podgorski

No, Canada’s Greatest Sandwich!  But is it found in Ontario?

ACE Bakery has partnered with Chef Lynn Crawford to find the most sensational sandwich recipes this country has to offer! 

EBW Farmers Market Website Launch

By Agatha Podgorski

The Evergreen Brick Works Farmers Market has launched a new, interactive website!  Check it out to learn more about one the cities most interesting markets, its vendors and the growing regions they come from.

YYZ gets Yummy

By Agatha Podgorski

It seems that Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is about to undergo a bit a of a culinary make-over!  This summer, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is starting a new food program featuring celebrity chef-branded delights and some swanky new renovations.