Food

Spring in Niagara: Chard Day in Niagara plus New Vintage, Oysterfest and Surf & Turf War coming up

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By Mike Lowe Thus far, springtime in Niagara has meant no shortage of interesting events designed to lure the foodie and cork-dork in us all. The Niagara Food & Wine Expo kicked things off in April followed by Wine and Herb weekends in May, hosted by Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake,...

A Taste of Verona at Casa Mia and Food Truck Eats at Peller Estates

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By Mike Lowe Last week started and ended on high notes as I attended two food and wine events in Niagara. One featured traditional Italian dishes and wines from Italy while the other offered some awesome street-eats paired with Niagara wines.

Mike Lowe sips and noshes his way through the Niagara Food and Wine Expo

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By Mike Lowe The third annual Niagara Food and Wine Expo kicked off Friday at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls. Although many attendees on Friday night agreed that the show seemed a bit smaller in terms of the number of exhibitors, there are still many palate-pleasing options...

You get the real deal at The Regal Diner in Niagara Falls

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By Mike Lowe Stepping inside The Regal Diner is like taking a step back in time. The 10 X 30 foot space conjures up images of a bygone era, at least for those of us who are old enough to remember the lunch counters of the ’50s and ’60s....

Treadwell moving to NOTL, new Ravine winemaker, and Rick Mercer visits Niagara College

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When my wife and I purchased our home in Port Dalhousie, the quaint, lakeside community at the northend of St. Catharines, one of the greatest treasures we quickly discovered was Treadwell Farm to Table Cuisine.