Jeff Purvey's Will Be Hoppin'

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Jeff Purvey's will be the place to be from 4 p.m. on this afternoon as they prepare for the rush of customers that Good Friday brings.

Good thing we were there a little early. As we waited for our fish and chips, we were amazed at the smooth system the employees had and their cheerful and grateful attitude they had towards each customer. If you haven't already called ahead for a reservation, you may find yourself lined up outside for a lengthy amount of time but luckily they have coffee and apple cider to keep you toasty as the evening gets chillier.

 

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris and Evan Holt]

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The Flavour Festival Is April 28th At The Morrow Building

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The Flavour Festival is happening here in Peterborough on Sunday, April 28th at the Morrow Building.

From noon until 6 p.m., there will be Ontario and international wines, Ontario artisan beers, gourmet fares made locally, cooking demonstrations, seminars, art and music, and a butter tart taste off.

Tickets are $12, and can be purchased here in town at the Firehouse Gourmet and Colio Wines (at Sobeys), or on Eventbrite. And parking for the event is free.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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St. Louis Wings And Ribs Coming To Peterborough

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A St. Louis Wings and Ribs franchise will be moving in beside the new Tim Hortons and Shoppers Drug Mart in the West end of Peterborough. Located at the Rockhaven Centre at 1875-1913 Lansdowne Street West, take a look at the Oshawa menu to see what this restaurant will offer. No word on when it's opening.

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PTBOPics & Coverage From Seedy Sunday

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Photo by Julie Morris

The 8th Annual Seed Sale and Exchange known as Seedy Sunday took place this past Sunday at George Street United Church.  

Photo by Julie Morris

Organizer Jillian Bishop from Urban Tomato Lady estimates that there were approximately 1,300 people that stopped into this year's event. Tomato seeds were a popular item from booth to booth, with a demand for all sorts of varieties in size and colour, and there were many questions surrounding growing tomato plants on balconies.

Photo by Evan Holt

One of the revisions they made this year other than extending the hours was moving the seed exchange area into the kitchen to allow for more room for people to shop and trade with others.

Also, Jillian tells us that over $250 was raised for Seeds of Diversity.

Photo by Evan Holt

Overall, it was a very bustling day as folks gathered what they needed to begin their gardening season. So wonderful to see so many people taking advantage of such a great event sharing the same love of gardening.  

Photo by Evan Holt 

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Ming's Closed Again After Second Salmonella Contamination

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[UPDATE: Word is Ming's has reopened again.]

MyKawartha.com reports that Ming's Sushi & Dimsum has been closed a second time within a few months due to Salmonella contamination found in recent food samples. Ming's was first closed in December due to 18 identified cases of Salmonella and later allowed to reopen on January 11th by the Health Unit. No word on when it will reopen this time.

Current sign in their window

 What is tested during an inspection? They are as follows...

  • Testing food samples
  • Testing food preparation surfaces and storage areas
  • Requiring the testing of all staff
  • Consultation, contact tracing and obtaining food histories from all cases
  • Ensuring all restaurant staff have received the Health Unit’s Food Handler Training course and are certified
  • Ensuring a cleaning and disinfection policy and procedure is in place and approved by the Health Unit

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Seedy Sunday Is Coming Up On March 10th At George St. United Church

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Watch This Great Fleming Video On Sustainable Agriculture

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The Sustainable Agriculture program at Fleming College is designed for new and beginner farmers seeking an intensive, applied learning experience in sustainable, ecological or natural farming methods. More info here on the program and check out the video below.

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Check Out Peterborough & The Kawarthas 2013 Experience Magazine

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You can pick up your copy (or send one to a friend) of the 2013 Peterborough & The Kawarthas 2013 Experience Magazine. Available for free at the Visitor Centre, the mag showcases events, places and activities to take part in locally. It is a great publication to promote tourism here in the area.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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You Gotta Eat Here! Book Featuring Reggie's HotGrill & Shish Kabob Hut

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Back in 2011, we wrote about the Food Network Canada featuring Reggie's HotGrill and the Shish Kabob Hut on the show You Gotta Eat Here!. Well now the show's host John Catucci has released a new book version of the show, and it spotlights both Peterborough eateries—plus a recipe from each restaurant.

Read about how both restaurants came to be, as well as recipes for the Big Poppa Burger from Reggie's HotGrill, and Chicken Tigania (a tasty stir fry coloured brightly by red paprika) from the Shish Kabob Hut.

You Gotta Eat Here! is $29.99 and is available in hardcover format here in town at Firehouse Gourmet, Chapters, and the Shish Kabob Hut. Online, it's available via Chapters Online, Amazon.ca and in digital versions on the Apple iBookstore and Google Play Bookstore.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]



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Cora Opens in Peterborough, Offering Deal A Day This Week

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Cora Restaurant has opened in Peterborough. There is a deal each day this week to celebrate.

See poster below for deets...

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