If you're from Brantford, then you already know that this is a heavily debated topic amongst friends. If you aren’t from Brantford, then you are probably very confused by our stubborn pride of local pizza slices. There are so many great spots in Brantford to grab a slice and go, and your personal preference likely leans towards what you ate most as a kid, or what your teachers ordered for Pizza Day. There’s just something about Brantford pizza that tastes like home – and I kno...

This week, Tourism Brantford is rolling out the welcome mat to all new and returning students from Conestoga College's Brantford Campus, Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford Campus and Six Nations Polytechnic. Today, we'll be sharing some insider information on the best places for students to dine outside of campus. Restuarants that have beeen starred (*) accept payment with Laurier Onecards. Breakfast Sunset Grill*, located at 50 Market Street, offers all-day break...

Brantford is home to many small businesses which offer products and services that we all love. Over the last few months, many business owners have had to quickly learn how to use technology to continue to deliver with minimal interruptions. As we adapt to a new normal, local businesses still need our help so that we can enjoy them for years to come. Try one of these simple techniques on social media to show some local love.  Follow or Like the Page Canadians spend an average of 3-5 hours...

While the summer heat is still strong, August always gets me thinking about fall and the cooler, cozier days to come. Dreams of warm mugs of tea, blankets and evenings by a fire fill my head. I also start to wonder what I’m going to do with my time when it's too cold to go outside. Brantford local, Deanna Albon, answered this question in 2010 when she picked up a crochet hook and immediately developed a passion for it. After five years of learning, she started to develop her own patt...

If you have a sweet tooth, and honestly most of us do, what is your sweet craving? For me, it’s chocolate and Brantford has some delicious options both from local businesses and chains operated by local owners. Next time you need a chocolatey fix, check out one (or all!) of the following: Le Chocolat du Savoie | 320 Colborne St. W | 519-751-1119 From hand-crafted Belgian chocolates of only the finest ingredients to the delightful fulfilling aromas that linger through the store, Le Chocol...

We’ve been driving by the construction site at Taal Fine Indian Cuisine for months now, eagerly awaiting the grand opening of their brand new space. One of Brantford’s most beloved Indian restaurants, and well known for its food that is served at the Brantford International Villages Festival’s India Village, the flavours of Taal have been missed. One thing we love so much about Indian food is its ability to adapt to many dietary preferences and requirements – if you&rsqu...

In response to COVID-19 and the new Mandatory Face Coverings in Public Spaces by-law implemented by the City of Brantford, many local businesses and entrepreneurs have pivoted to begin offering non-medical face masks.  Earlier this year, Lee Delfino launched a new business venture called AceMaskCo. Delfino, who also runs Onitpromo, a well established promotional goods company, launched AceMaskCo with the help of Rachael Chegahno, Creative Director, and their wide v...