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Going local at Harp & Wylie's

I ask Brent Harper and Scott Wylie, co-owners (along with significant others Lauren and Corinna) of Port Perry, Ontario hot spot Harp & Wylie’s Canadian Grill House, what separates them from other casual fine dining restaurants in the region. Scott smiles knowingly at Brent and says, “Well, our customers really like our rib and chicken wing wraps.”

Celebrating the Arts of Uxbridge

The Uxbridge arts community is polishing its silver lining as both The Celebration of the Arts, an annual three-week festival of performance and arts events; and The Uxbridge Studio Tour, a self-directed, free tour featuring 28 local studio artists and their 26 guests, together celebrate their 25th anniversaries....
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Buffalo's Garden Walk

On weekends the downtown core of most big cities is pretty quiet. Not surprisingly, at 9 a.m. on the last Saturday of July the streets of Buffalo, New York are empty too. But not for long. By 10 a.m. a definite carnival atmosphere is evident as we wander the streets. You may think that we are here to do a little cross-border shopping. While it’s true, many Canadians trek to Buffalo (especially when our currency is strong) to load up on bargains. This time we were there for Garden Walk Buffalo....
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Cheers from the County

Prince Edward County has long been known for its magnificent scenery, splendid beaches, gourmet food, historic Bed and Breakfasts, artistic endeavours and welcoming folk. It has recently developed a reputation as being a unique and very important wine region. ...
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For Love and Money

Getting a live community theatre show onto the stage is a lot of work. From the initial concept, obtaining the rights from the playwright, booking a theatre, auditioning talent, staging the show, directing, rehearsing, promoting and selling the tickets to the big opening night, working on stage in front of a discriminating audience and giving it all you’ve got, all without getting paid for your efforts. So why do Joe Szekeres, Barb Frigault and Paul Dobbs do it? They do it because they love it and because they help to raise the much-needed funds for local charities....
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Burbs Bistro

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Burbs bistro and bar is Pickering’s newest and most contemporary dining experience offering urban bistro cuisine and an extensive selection of wines and spirits in a casually elegant and tastefully appointed atmosphere.
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The Red Martini Restaurant

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The kitchen is his studio. Cooking utensils are his paint brushes. Red Martini chef Devon Taylor always wanted to be an artist, as his art developed, he discovered he could reach people on more than just a visual level.
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Picturesque Port Restaurant

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PORT is located on the shores of Frenchman's Bay in Bay Ridges, Pickering. PORT offers a global selection of fare, cocktails, spirits, wine and beer in an elegantly-casual, come-as-you-are setting.
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