Ribfest Is This Weekend at Millennium Park

Millennium Park will once again be filled with the smell of barbeque and the sound of live music with the return of Rotary Ribfest this weekend (July 10th to 12th).

Ribfest file photo by Evan Holt

You can take your pick from a selection of professional ribbers or one of Peterborough's downtown restaurants, including Dr. J’s BBQ and Brews, The Nutty Chocolatier, Brickhouse Grill and Bar, Shish-Kabob Hut, Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine, Ariyana, Silver Bean Café and Kettle Drums.

Musical entertainment includes -> The Hogtown Allstars, Rikki Nicks (tribute to Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac), Irene and the Sugar Devils, Lindsay Barr, Western Avenue, 4 Front and more.

***Ribfest runs from Friday, July 10th through Sunday, July 12th, and admission is free.

Hours:
Friday, July 10: 4 – 10 pm
Satuday, July 11: noon – 10pm
Sunday, July 12: noon – 5 pm

Click here for the full line-up.

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It's A #CanadaDay Strawberry Festival At Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market

On July 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market will be celebrating Canada Day with a special Strawberry Festival.

It's the beginning of summer and the height of strawberry season, and the perfect day for this festival.

There will be lots of strawberries for sale from vendors including McLeans Berry Farm, C. Bruni & Sons, Circle Organics, and Fishers Farm. The front market booth will have special Canada themed strawberry treats—and will be handing out samples to market-goers. Throughout, market vendors will be showcasing many ways to use and enjoy strawberries.

The Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market is a producers only market, which means you are buying from the very people who grow or make the products they are selling—supporting our local economy.

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The Dashing Diner YouTube Series Visits Dr. J's BBQ & Brews

The latest episode of the Dashing Diner YouTube series is now live as show host Adam visits Dr. J's BBQ & Brews at 282 Alymer Street. Stay up to date with The Dashing Diner by following them on Facebook and Twitter.

Watch the episode below...

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Baked4U Opening In West End

Baked4U is opening today (March 3rd) at 1837 Lansdowne Street West.

"Good food brings us together.  Drop by with a friend for a hot coffee or tea and indulge in a fresh baked treat!  Let us help you celebrate special occasions with a custom cake.  It would be our pleasure to bake for you. 

While you're here, check out our selection of unique gift items and fine loose leaf teas."

Check out their full menu, and stay up to date with Janet and Brian Healey's new business by following them on Facebook and Twitter.

Serving Kyoto coffee at our place. But 9 get the 10th free. Thanks to @kyotoroaster . #bestcoffee pic.twitter.com/cq9e9a17qC

— Baked4U (@Baked4U_Ptbo) February 27, 2015

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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The Dashing Diner YouTube Series Visits The Whistle Stop Café

The new episode of the Dashing Diner YouTube series is now live as show host Adam visits The Whistle Stop Café at the corner of Charlotte and Water Street. Stay up to date with The Dashing Diner by following them on on Facebook and Twitter.

Watch the episode below...

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The Dashing Diner YouTube Series Visits Kettle Drums

The third episode of the Dashing Diner YouTube series is live as show host Adam visits Kettle Drums at 224 Hunter Street West. Stay up to date with The Dashing Diner by following them on Facebook and Twitter, and catch up with the series by watching Episode 1 and Episode 2.

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The Dashing Diner YouTube Series Visits McThirsty's

Adam winging it

The second episode of the Dashing Diner YouTube series is now live as show host Adam visits McThirsty's on Charlotte Street. Stay up to date with The Dashing Diner by following them on on Facebook and Twitter, and catch up with the series by watching Episode 1.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Peterborough YouTube Series The Dashing Diner Launches

Adam Martignetti has kicked off a new YouTube series called "The Dashing Diner" (whose title is a comedic nod to his other work in Jobless). Each episode, Adam will taste his way through different Peterborough restaurants. In the inaugural episode, Adam checks out the Apollo Grill. Stay up to date with "The Dashing Diner" on Facebook and Twitter. 

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2nd Annual Iron Chef Market Challenge This Wednesday

On Wednesday, October 1st, the Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market will host its 2nd annual Iron Chef Market Challenge. Four local chefs will be given identical baskets containing lots of seasonal fall produce, local meat and cheese, and other market goods. They will also be given $10 worth of Nourish Coupons to select and purchase a "secret ingredient" from any market vendor.

Starting at 10:30 a.m., Chefs will be given 1.5 hours to create a seasonal dish on-site that will be sampled and rated by a panel of guest judges at noon. One local Chef will be crowned the 2nd Annual Market Iron Chef by creating an innovative dish that showcases local products, using everything in the basket. Chefs include returning Champion Steve Hancock from St. Veronus, Lindsey Dupuis from Brio Gusto, Lorianne Cichellio of the PC Cooking School in Lindsay, and Geoff Kirkland of the Lantern Restaurant.

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