Let's Eat

These stories about local food, restaurants and people behind the culinary scene in our area are made possible through the support of our sponsors as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Wine lovers can pop into Uncorked for 'modern, cozy vibes'

Chad and Curtis Johnston, who've owned Winescape downstairs on Commerce Park Drive for almost seven years, opened Uncorked in 2020

Jan 18, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Health-conscious mom starts organic baby food business in Barrie

'Riley's Kitchen is filling a (need) ...People are looking for more whole-food products with simple ingredients to feed their families,' said business owner/mom

Dec 30, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Food experience takes off at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

'We have a beautiful outdoor patio with the best view of the sunset in the summer months,' Stella Gan says of Off Eleven Pizza + Eats

Dec 15, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Lazy Tulip blossoms with new location at MacLaren Art Centre

'I missed the personal connection with my customers and giving them a dine-in experience. And they have found me,' says owner Michelle Huggins

Dec 7, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Jake's Bakes feeds Barrie area's appetite for pastries

Barrie native Jake Johnson launched his business during lockdown, but now hopes to open bricks-and-mortar location sometime in 2023

Nov 23, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Get the scoop: 'Instagram-worthy' dessert shop opens in Barrie

'People eat with their eyes first and then their mouth, and this totally applies to D Spot,' says owner of south-end Barrie restaurant

Nov 2, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Wheeled Brew Bottle Shop 'captures unique experience'

Focusing on all-Ontario craft experience, the Wheeled Brew Bottle Shop on Clapperton Street in downtown Barrie has plenty of beers on tap

Oct 19, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Mexhico's fully vegan menu 'really set us aside from the rest'

'Our recipes explore flavours that we grew up with, and those bring us back to our homeland at every bite,' says co-owner of downtown Barrie restaurant

Oct 4, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

New downtown eatery marries sweet, savoury combinations

'We are now in Barrie to offer a relaxed upper-scale funnel cake and waffle cafe with both dine-in and takeout options,' says Bird’s Nest Barrie co-owner

Sep 22, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Lasagna Barrie comes with genuine Italian singing

'Lasagna is the quintessential dish when we think of family and Sunday lunch when we reunite after a long work week,' says Francesco Celestino

Sep 7, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

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