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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.

Rim Thanon brings Thai street-food flavour to Barrie (6 photos)

Rim Thanon brings Thai street-food flavour to Barrie (6 photos)

'We want to emulate the feeling of satisfaction of having Thai food at the side of the streets of Bangkok,' says restaurant owner
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Half-baked and uncut: Jimmy Chews pizza joint hangs hat on freshness

Half-baked and uncut: Jimmy Chews pizza joint hangs hat on freshness

'It stands out from the rest and you can really taste it. We don’t do fancy boxes or advertising. We put that money into the product,' says owner
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'If you can dream it, we can bake it,' says Cakes by Design owner (4 photos)

'If you can dream it, we can bake it,' says Cakes by Design owner (4 photos)

Toronto Street business has been in operation since 2004 and their 'passion' is creating unique, custom desserts
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Something for every sweet tooth: Andro Cakes cooks up hand-made treats (6 photos)

Something for every sweet tooth: Andro Cakes cooks up hand-made treats (6 photos)

Pastry chef Dimu Perera and his wife, Rohini, opened their Dunlop Street East shop in December; 'We love the downtown community'
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Restaurant owner stretches grilled cheese delights into second career

Restaurant owner stretches grilled cheese delights into second career

'I loved working in kitchens when I was younger, back in high school and in college. And then I got into the trades and away from all that,' says Vince Mahoney
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Downtown steakhouse's adventure in eating includes lacing up the skates

Downtown steakhouse's adventure in eating includes lacing up the skates

'I decided to build the ice rink more as a novelty. It’s winter — we should embrace it as Canadians. We should be outdoors and enjoying it,' says Town and Country Steak and Seafood House owner
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Collier St. eatery pivots in times of peril, well suited for dine-in or takeout

Collier St. eatery pivots in times of peril, well suited for dine-in or takeout

'We count ourselves very lucky with the team that we've found along the way as we've opened and grown,' says B'Spoke Kitchen & Market co-founder
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Barrie entrepreneur all fired up over hot sauce business

Barrie entrepreneur all fired up over hot sauce business

Terry Williams, who doubles as a local transit driver, had burning desire to get back to business as pandemic rules eased
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Pandemic hoists Barrie couple to new heights at Jay's Sticky Buns (10 photos)

Pandemic hoists Barrie couple to new heights at Jay's Sticky Buns (10 photos)

Jason and Charissa Nicoletti launched their business during the pandemic and haven't looked back; 'In hindsight, I wish I’d have done it sooner,' he says
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From dining room to serving window, Lazy Tulip finds its way

From dining room to serving window, Lazy Tulip finds its way

'We were on Maple Avenue with a 40-seat restaurant and rocking it up until COVID hit,' owner says of subsequent move to Bradford Street
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