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Top 5 places to get frozen treats in Sudbury

The summer is nearing an end but there is still a few weeks left to indulge in some delicious frozen treats before days get shorter and the weather gets colder. Today we’re sharing our Top 5 Instagram worthy frozen treats spots you can find in Sudbury. Huckleberries Chocolatiers Of Canada Huckleberries Chocolatiers Of Canada recently moved downtown to Durham street and offer a crazy delicious variety of novelty chocolates, chocolate dipped candies and heaping ice cream cones. Pick up an ice cream cone and a chocolate dipped sour key – you won’t be disappointed. View this post on Instagram A post......

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FROMAGERIE ELGIN: IT’S MORE THAN JUST CHEESE!

Wine and cheese – need I say more? This incredibly hip eatery is known for its great atmosphere and hosting abilities! Fromagerie Elgin is definitely a spot you will need to check out because let me tell you it is more than just cheese! Enjoy delicious eats accompanied by weekly local music, poetry readings, trivia fun, dance-a- thons and so much more! We spoke with the manager, Laura, to get the inside scoop at the Fromo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Delanie (@delaniepearson) Tell us about yourself and Fromagerie Elgin. Where did the inspiration to create a specialty cheese shop......

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Top 5 Local Pasta Dishes

Do you ever wonder where the best pasta dishes in the city are hiding? Great minds think alike! We’ve decided to venture out and see exactly what our beloved city has to offer when it comes to delicious, authentic pasta. We’ve uncovered five of the most loved and exceptionally tasty pasta dishes that Sudbury restaurants have whipped up for us. You don’t need to travel far for a taste of Little Italy, we have it all exposed here! Respect is Burning They’re back and better than ever! Having risen from the ashes, Respect is Burning supper club is full......

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A Day in the Life at Old Rock Roastery

A rustle of the keys as we open up the doors to heaven – at least that’s how it feels for individuals who are purely run by coffee.  Old Rock Roastery has been opened on Minto St. for just over ten years now and I can remember being called down to the dinner table to discuss the journey of Old Rock via slideshow presentation as if it were yesterday.  Oh hi there – I am Isabelle, daughter of the owners Luc and Carole Roy. A typical day in the life as the Master Roaster, Carole, involves starting up the......

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Top 5 Local Coffee Spots

Coffee fiends, fear not! We have your fix. If you live, breathe, and think coffee, just like we do, you know the importance of the perfect cup. But where or where could it be? The good news is that we’re sharing with you five of what we feel are our city’s best cups of coffee. The bad news? You’re probably going to want to try them all-tonight. Take your time coffee lovers, these cafés aren’t going anywhere. Here’s a list of our favourite cups, and now it’s up to you to decide which is yours! Old Rock Coffee  Located in the......

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Eat Local: Our contributors favourite local restaurants

Delicious homemade pastas, mouthwatering panini’s and vegan food that even a non-vegan can enjoy – We’ve rounded up our contributors favourite local restaurants! Not sure what to order? Don’t worry – we’ve also included some suggested menu items (and they are all delicious). We want to encourage everyone to eat local this year and support all of our amazing local spots. Sudbury is growing and we’re really excited to see what other local spots open up in 2017. What’s your favourite local spot for a delicious meal? Bella Vita You can never go wrong with their Penne Alla Vodka,......

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Top 5: Dine for under $25!

The holidays are over, the new year is here, and we are all officially broke. Well maybe not completely broke, but let’s face it, we’re close. The idea of going out for a few casual dinners or lunches with friends may seem a little far-fetched right now, the phrase “I can’t afford it!” being all that you can think of. Cheer up! Your lovely city has your back! While the weather may be getting you down, there’s one thing you can always count on-good food at good prices! That’s why we’ve put together a few of our favourite restaurants......

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Gilmore Girls Marathon

Have you been guzzling down more than six cups of coffee a day, rambling incoherently about classic movie moments, or gorging yourself on decadent or comfort food lately? If so, it’s probably your body preparing itself to nest for the return of Gilmore Girls (A Year in the Life) on Netflix available to stream starting November 25th. Before you begin to gather your pillows and tissue boxes, I’m going to prep you on top places to order takeout for the big day – because really, you can’t Gilmore it up without a good takeout selection! Salute Coffee Company/Beards Coffee......

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Taco Tuesday: Tucos Taco Lounge

The Our Crater crew has set out to find and share Sudbury’s best taco restaurants! Our first Taco Tuesday feature is: Tucos Taco Lounge! We talked to Mark Browning and Jessica Nadel of Tucos Taco Lounge about the inspiration behind the restaurant, their new bakery, and of course, their favourite tacos on the menu! Find out the details here. Why did you decide to open a Mexican-style restaurant in Sudbury? What’s the story behind Tucos Taco Lounge? Mark: Opening Tucos wasn’t a business decision- we live here in the Donovan and thought about what WE’D like to have here......

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Top 5 Places to go on a First Date In Sudbury

I have never been a fan of taking girls to the movies or a club for a first date. At the movies you just sit there and stare at a screen and debate weather or not you should grab her hand. At a Club you can’t hear anything… You need to scream to even have a slight conversation. You may not think the same as I do but I like to be able to talk to her and get to know her in a comfortable atmosphere. So if you have a first date or a second or a third......

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