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The parocrpating restaurants space to personal and intimate moments. include a who's who of the local food movement. including Go to wwwtedxwaterlooxom for more infor- the world famous langdon Hall, Rushes restaurant, the mation Charcoal Steakhouse. The Walper and Nick and Net's _ g . ' Uptown 21. ‘9; fit; 'lt highlights some of the best chefs that this region has to 7" 3i 1 FOSter Parent info I offer.” said Tracey Deejardins. ‘ "'1. ' ~ nigl‘ . Desjardins said that they've already hosted a couple of '3‘. ' .. . t set for Rb' 6 well-an food bloggers to get the word out about the food * T Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo options locally. and that “Sits to a number or key spots. Region is hosting its Foster Parent Information including the local farmer's markets. have become famous David Skier, chef de cuisine at Langdon Hall, puts out a diplay Night tonight {mm 7 to 3 pm. at 200 men Ave. in outside of the region. of tarts at the launch of the Eat Waterloo Region website. Kitchener. “They were ill“ $0 amazed.‘ She ”“1 "Bl" if you think ”mm Join them for an opportunity to learn about about it logically, it Just makes sense because our roots are 'We do look to the region as a partner. so partnering wrth becoming a foster parent steeped in cultural traditions. and at our festivals and events Waterloo Region Tourism and things like that shows what Training. support and compensation are p,o_ that’s all we talk about. the food} we're doing but also what’s available in the region as well.” vided. Festivals like Oktoberfest shine a spotlight on the culinary said Pearce. “People these days not only like to at the food 1;, register call Family and Children's Services at opportunities available during what is traditionally a harvest they like to talk to the chef and find out the meaning of the 519-576-0540. celebration. in addition to celebrating Bavarian culture. The food. how he did it and why when you're at home you can't You can also visit the website Taste Local, Taste Fresh event also highlights the local pro- make it aswell. wwvv. {0513mm for more information. ‘ ducers of food and supports backers of the 100~Mile Diet "That in-person contact is so important these days and is ; Desjardins said We are fortunate to have organizations a big part of the barbeque series we hold in the summer." Bringin baCk the like Foodlink Waterloo Region, a local organization that pub« Nick Benninger. chef at Uptown 21, said it's important for g lishes maps of local farm producers and host's events to everyone to get involved in creating a food scene and he has steam for Wily Day highlight thefresh food options available. done a lot of that work online and in person promoting " “That connects the farmers to the restaurants. to the land Waterloo Region fare. Travel back in time as the newly restored steam ‘ . out in our beautiful townships surrounding our urban cen- ‘lt’s important that all the restaurants step up and chip in locomotive makes its first winter appearance in ‘ ties." said Deejardins ‘They really embody culinary tourism with the efforts that the region is making,” said Benninger. many years on the Waterloo Central Railway in and we hope people discover that.” “The lntemet is the way to go. and if people aren't Willing to time for Family Day. ‘ The effort has had a strong buy-in from local restaurants get oli‘ the 401 to see us, they’ll Google us. On Feb. 16 and Feb. 13, the steam excursion will ‘ and local food supporters who recognize they can all thrive "We’ve had a ton of success using “Hitter to get beyond operate with steam locomotive ETR No. 9 from ‘ together by celebrating the variety of choices the region has our region. and the region has the power to use the lntemet uptown Waterloo to Elmira and return. it departs . to offer 11rat includes Langdon Hall, which already has an to the same degree. and they're doing that.” from theWaterloo public square at 1 pm, with the international reputation and has achieved a Relais Gour- The chefs at the Culinary Studio. Jody O'Malley and round trip to Elmira taking approximately 2.5 mands status as a destination spot for culinary tourism. Kirstie Herbstreit. said it is important to support each other. hours. Jessica Pearce. marketing and public relations coordina- “We're part ofthe community and we like to contribute to Tickets are on sale now online at 1 tor for langdon Hall, said it enriches the guest experience at the community,” said Herbstreit. wwwwaterloocentralrailwaycom or at the Centre the country house and spa in Cambridge, and gets people to "This is a great way to showcase what we do. and What we in the Square Box Office. stay longer and visit more attractions have in Waterloo Region." said O'Mallcy. . Etifiliiifii‘f FREE PlG‘Appff'anisflj’9:2;l5 ' , l l