On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me…a $100 gift card to Fume RestoBar. Fume RestoBar is a high-end dining experience located in Holmedale in Brantford. Their delicious menu boasts a wide array of options from tasty shareables like a charcuterie board and lamb meatballs to delectable mains such as smoked striploin and venison rack. Open for lunch and dinner, Fume is a not-to-be missed destination in Brantford for foodies. It’s the perfect prize for you, or you ...

Submitted by: Dr. Angela Hanlon, ND Part 2: Avoiding Fatigue and Cravings After a Restaurant Meal Some foods have a way of increasing food cravings and contributing to fatigue. Of course, there are many reasons we get food cravings and fatigue. For sport parents, tournament weekends can be challenging, especially if you don’t get enough sleep before the next work week begins. Fatigue plays a big role in food cravings, and vice versa. The body will demand food that is easy to digest and p...

On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me…a one night’s stay at TownePlace Suites by Marriott and a $50 gift card to Mercasa Little Italy Eatery & Catering. Enjoy a one-night stay in a beautiful Studio Suite Guest Room at TownePlace Suites by Marriott. Your complimentary stay will also include a free hot buffet breakfast, free wireless high speed internet, and access to the indoor pool, fitness centre & free parking. Enjoy a night away from home, without sacrif...

Are you looking for something fun to do tonight? This weekend? Brantford is the place to be! Enjoy a relaxing day of pampering at Grand Wellness, or get your craft on at Finders Keepers and design a beautiful decorative piece for your home. This weekend could bring the adrenaline rush you are looking for with some sports action on the simulator at Players Only Sports Bar or test your skills at Escape Key and try to beat the clock! You could also visit Bell City Brewing Co. or Mash Paddle to enjo...

by Valerie VanDixhoorn Looking for an exciting new restaurant to try? Look no further then this Italian Bistro! Brantford's own Mercasa Little Italy Eatery & Catering, located at 195 Henry St., is the place to go for some delicious, ready-to-eat homecooked Italian fare. This Brantford gem is the perfect place for a Friday night date, a family gathering, or a girls night out. Mercasa is open Monday to Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday thro...

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Brantford Taco Fest! Proudly hosted by the Grand River Council on Aging, this family friendly event takes place on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in downtown Brantford’s beautiful Harmony Square from 11am to 2 pm.

Fall is in the air, but just before we throw on our cozy sweaters and start buying pumpkin flavoured everything, let’s enjoy one last hoorah in the sun at the St. George AppleFest on September 21 and 22, 2019. Named as one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals by Festivals & Events Ontario the last five years, and winner of the 2018 #GoodTimesinBrant award, St. George AppleFest is a fun outing for the whole family. Held on the last two days of summer, the St. George AppleFest welcomes ...