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Culturally Relevant Foods Pilot Project 

We’re excited to announce a pilot project running this summer between Fernwood NRG and Iyé Creative!

›› Jesse Wallis

Iyé Creative is a social enterprise that works with communities to restore our connection and relationship to the land. This is done through identifying systemic issues and addressing structural barriers to accessing land and nutritious food, and by […]

By |May 28th, 2024|Community Eats|0 Comments

Fernwood’s Kappo Marta offers modern ­Japanese cuisine

›› Lauren Gaultier

Kappo Marta, formerly Marta Café, has officially opened on the corner of Bay and Shakespeare Streets—bringing modern Japanese food to Fernwood.

I stopped by for lunch recently. I sat on their large front patio and tried a variety of thoughtfully prepared dishes. I recommend getting a Teishoku meal set. If you’re like me, you […]

By |August 1st, 2023|Community Eats|0 Comments

Community Eats: Greek n’ Go

>> Lauren Gaultier

Some of you may have noticed there’s a new truck in town and it is serving up some Greek delights.  The Greek n’ Go food truck opened in December 2022 adjacent to Fernwood on the Cook Street border at Mason Street.  This father-daughter operation is run by Greek Canadians Eirini her dad Eleftherios.  […]

By |February 17th, 2023|Community Eats|0 Comments

Patisserie Daniel celebrates 30 years in business

›› Lauren Gaultier

Daniel Vokey, owner of Patisserie Daniel, opened his first shop on Fort Street 30 years ago in 1992 and, after significant growth in his wholesale business, he opened his second location on Cook Street in 1994. Eventually, after starting a family, he decided to scale down his wholesale operations, close the Fort Street […]

By |December 5th, 2022|Community Eats|0 Comments

Fernwood General Store now open

The new store on the block

›› Lauren Gaultier

Fernwood General Store has now ­officially opened at 1308 Gladstone Ave in the former space of Aubergine. For those who were fans of Aubergine’s ­selection of South African and kosher foods, have no fear, your favourite items will continue to be stocked at Fernwood General Store. Purchased through […]

By |April 11th, 2022|Community Eats|0 Comments

Stadacona Spotlight Series: Origin Bakery

›› Lauren Gaultier

Many Fernwood residents are surprised to learn that our community borders extend as far east as Fort Street. Enter Stadacona ­Centre located between Fort Street, Pandora Avenue, Belmont Avenue, and Stadacona Avenue. With a multitude of businesses, over the next several articles we will be showcasing the restaurants that are tucked away in […]

By |February 24th, 2022|Community Eats|0 Comments

Stadacona Spotlight Series: Shine Café

Shine Café has been serving up delicious breakfasts to hungry Fernwoodians since 2004

›› Lauren Gaultier

Many Fernwood residents are surprised to learn that our community borders extend as far east as Fort Street. Enter Stadacona Centre located between Fort Street, Pandora Avenue, Belmont Avenue, and Stadacona Avenue. With a multitude of businesses, over the next several […]

By |December 3rd, 2021|Community Eats|0 Comments