Food & Drink

Meet the Beers: Dildo Brewing Banging Out Quality Beer in Stunning Space

Chad PelleyAugust 13, 2018

"We have had line ups for hours in the tap room, tables overflowing with people, and yet they all beam with a smile when they get their pint or their growler filled ... the people are amazing, we are so grateful."... Read More

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Squared Away: Churchill Square is Making a Comeback

Lauren PowerAugust 10, 2018

Churchill Square has had some hard luck over the past decade or so. This summer it's going all in on a resurgence. ... Read More

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Can I Get a Ramen? Noodle Nami Open in Churchill Square

Lauren PowerAugust 6, 2018

With Bad Bones Ramen (152 Water Street) entering its second year of operation with no signs of slowing down, Noodle Nami is looking to help meet the city’s craving for ramen.... Read More

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Branching Out from Fogo Inn: Bangbelly & Scoff Lighting Up Fogo Island’s Food Scene

Amanda StephenJuly 30, 2018

Five years after being catapulted onto the world stage, Fogo Island’s food scene is spreading its wings. This year welcomed two new restaurants to the island... Read More

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Cats Out of the Bag: Cat Café Opening Downtown

Lauren PowerJuly 27, 2018

Three words that brought St. John’s to its knees: “Cat Café Downtown”. St. John’s swarmed the Facebook page of the Mad Catter Café, delighted at the discover... Read More

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Meet Miranda McCarthy: Owner of the Brand New Bonavista Bicycle Cafe

BadgeJuly 26, 2018

At the height of the early 2000s market, she was the owner of her own PR firm with offices in Vancouver and Toronto.... Read More

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On the Sauce, Part 2: Catsup

Felicity RobertsJuly 25, 2018

Ketchup is known as the all American condiment, but its history is as salty as any weatherworn mariner. Called ke-tsiap in ancient China, a beloved fish sauce fermented from anchovies was common throughout Asia and first documented in the 3rd century BCE.... Read More

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Cheers to Local: Newfoundland Distillery Co Has Launched Rhubarb Vodka & Gunpowder Wild Rose Rum

Chad PelleyJuly 19, 2018

The "Gunpowder" alluded to in the spirit's title might turn a few heads, so as a bit of an educational moment or refresher, Peter Wilkins of the distillery explains, " In the navy, rum was always ‘proofed’ before the sailors were given their daily ration. To do this, the purser would put some gunpowder in the rum and light it. If it flared up, the rum was as it should be, and the sailors would know they were getting their proper measure."... Read More

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Toslow: Small Spot Fills Big Void in Local Bar Scene

Chad PelleyJuly 15, 2018

It feels like hanging out in a friend’s living, and unlike most bars, you can actually see and hear each other. Face to face time is a rare commodity these days, so it’s nice to enjoy it.... Read More

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The Story of Ross Larkin: The New Face of Newfoundland Cuisine

Chad PelleyJuly 12, 2018

Ross Larkin is the chef de cuisine at Raymonds, which means he’s in charge of the kitchen at the most renowned restaurant in our province, maybe even the country. If that isn’t impressive enough, this June he did something no other local chef has done to date, when he won Top Chef Canada.... Read More

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The Deli Gospel: A Lowdown On the Deli Case And Lunch @ Chinched Bistro

Felicity RobertsJuly 9, 2018

“You don't need to buy deli meats at the grocery store anymore,” says Michelle Leblanc of Chinched Bistro. The bar has now been raised.... Read More

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The New, Newly Located St. John’s Farmer’s Market Opens July 21st

Lauren PowerJuly 4, 2018

“The Lions Chalet was Venus and the new Community Market is Mars – they are worlds apart,” says Ann Connors, Executive Director of the St. John’s Farmers’ Market.... Read More

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