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BUSINESS CONFECTIONERY CREATING BUZZ IN UPTOWN WATERLOO GRAND OPENING THIS MONTH BILL JACKSON bjackson@torstar.ca The Old Firehall Confec- Water- loo's newly refurbished Old Post Office. The “love affair” dates back to 2019, according to Natasha Usher, co-owner of the business that ‘opened its first location in ville's historic firehall, be- “We found the one, and we think there couldn't bea better location. It's perfect.” After extensive search, a pandemic and en- suing construction delays, OCATION the confectionery finally ed its doors earlier this surmimet in the new addi- tion next to Poppy's Bagel and Bakery. A grand open- ing will be held later this So far, the business has for it to do so any longer, said Usher. "It's sugar, its caffeine. I want people to come here and have a good time," she said. "September is a great time to open with people back from holidays and stu- dents back at school." According to it website, Old Firehall Confectionery tion experience, offering remium treats handcraft- ed with Jove in small batch- Usher and her business partner Kimberly Murphy came from different busi- ness backgrounds before HOSPITALITY they decided to chase their dream. have been making handcrafted choco- lates in their flagship shop since 2009 with the help of master chocolatie! premium Belgian ehoco- late. VALUE Cartier Place SUITE Book Direct for 10% discount HOTEL RECOMMENDED ON 1.800.236.8399 WE ARE PET FRIENDL Bill Jackson/Metroland Natasha Usher, co-owner and curator of the Old Firehall Confectionery, with an assortment of truffles - pistachio cherry, salted caramel, raspberry caramel and raspberry rose. Layers of hand-painted truffles glisten in a front display case at the entrance to the Waterloo location. An assortment of cupcakes, cheesecake and fudge fol- lows; the gelato and Kawar- tha Dairy ice cream are Store Made Stuffed Rolled Ribs $4.99lb Reg. $6.49Ib $14.31kg $11.00kg re 3031 Lob: Mon - Thur 9 Sat 7:30 am - next. “What we don't make, we find from partners," said Usher, who added | mest products are house, with much o att thei ice cream used to make signa- ture desserts. ies, lollipops, corn, nuts, treats on sticks, frozen dipped bananas, bark, butter crunch, signa- fees, teas, and hot choco- vats atronage spilled onto the patio on Thursday ternoon and Usher said the business greatly benefits from the visibility and trafficin the core. ‘helooks forward to hosting commu- nity events in the months ahead. "We will be loading our calendar back up on our UL | eFIUOUYD CovEEAA | 2 website," she said. “We do truffle classes and birthday parties. Wedo 5 ser Imusic. There's high tea, 5 n. We hold a gift < g basket ‘event at Christmas 3 3 and gingerbread house Fy workshops. We also do an & event with Santa." The business selects 3 charities to work with in ® each community it's a part of — usually a local hospi- tal and a small not-for-prof- “We close-knit team, and w we believe! in giv- ing back to the oa ties that have played a role in our success,” the website attests. 1d Firehall Confection- ery is located at 35 King St. N. in Waterloo. It's open from noon until 11 pm. Wednesdays through Sun- day, and until 10 pm. on Monday and Tuesdays. You can order online at oldfire- hallconfectionery.com. Weekly Specials SEPTEMBER 11 - 18, 2023 Chicken Breast $6.99Ib Reg. $8.691b $15.41kg Reg. $19.15kg $6.99Ib Reg. $8.991b $15.41kg Reg. $19.82kg $15.99ea Reg. $17.99ea Fresh Ground Pork $3.99Ib Reg. $4.791b $8.80kg Reg. $10.56kg Regular Bologna $6.99Ib Reg. $8.16Ib nger Line, Heidelberg am - 6pm; an aan 7pm; Fresh Boneless Skinless Store Made Breaded Pork Schnitzel Breaded Country Chicken Store Made Deli Sliced $1.54/100g Reg. $1.80/100g 519-699-4590 STEMMLERMEATSCA [Only the best from our family to yours! '9]9|UOIYDOOLLE}2M