Local Entrepreneurs Expand Brand With New Restaurant

Tara Lee and Adam Genge, owners of retailing business Electric City Works have expanded into the food scene by launching South - Eatery by Electric City Works on Tuesday.

Lee and Genge’s first retail location opened in 2017 on Erskine Ave after becoming finalists in the Win This Space Competition. Photo Courtesy of Adam Genge.

Located at 597 Monaghan Rd., the restaurant offers pub fare and a patio however a grand opening date has yet to be announced.

South - Eatery by Electric City Works will be the first fully licensed restaurant opened by the couple.

“We are so excited to finally have the doors open at South,” said Genge. “It was the logical next step in the growth of our business and with such great local talent, we are so proud of the menu we have put together.”

Sandwiches, burgers, nachos and wings are some of the food offered at the restaurant. Photo Courtesy of Adam Genge.

In February, the pair launched the Electric City Works Market which served wine, beer, coffee, groceries, fresh baked goods and heat at-home meals.

They rebranded their business from Chalk Therapy to their current name as a retail store, workshop and event space.

South - Eatery is currently open for takeout orders Wednesday to Saturday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m (or until sold out).

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Electric City Works Opens In Old GoodLife Fitness Location In Downtown Peterborough

Chalk Therapy owners Tara and Adam Genge announced the Grand Opening of their newest business venture, Electric City Works, on Friday, November 15th.

The new space is located in downtown Peterborough at 200 Charlotte Street in the old Goodlife Fitness building and offers a fully licensed 5,000-square-foot marketspace to browse one of a kind products. Electric City Works will be the new home to Chalk Therapy, along with a selection of other local makers and artists, creating a one of a kind marketspace.

Photo courtesy Electric City Works

Electric City Works will act as a potential incubator for small businesses to build their brands by providing makers and artists space to display, create, and sell their products while utilizing workshop space to teach others their techniques.

Chalk Therapy will continue to provide the same great products and service you’ve come to expect, including refinishing, redesigning and upcycling old, vintage, and antique furniture.

Photo courtesy Electric City Works

This unique space will provide an opportunity for the public to watch artists and makers at work, and attend workshops to learn the techniques directly from the artists. It is also available to rent for special events and functions.

Photo courtesy Electric City Works

Electric City Works welcomes customers to check out the new location during regular store hours Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For the month of December, Electric City Works will be open 7 days a week, open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Fur A Walk, Electric City Works & More!

PTBOCanada is delighted to to be running StooNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

When Cheryl Downer said she was “taking the dog fur a walk...” little did she know that she had just named her new business. Fur A Walk offers dog walking, puppy, kitty, and senior pet visits, and pet chauffeur services if you just need to get your pet to the vet or the groomers. Plus they have pet sitting and boarding as well. Available within Peterborough City and surrounding area, they are open seven days a week. Check out furawalk.ca for more info.

Electric City Works is the exciting next chapter for Chalk Therapy owners Tara Lee and Adam Genge. Finalists in the 2017 Win This Space Competition, they opened their first location on Erskine Avenue. Continuous growth and multiple connections with other local artisans triggered the creation of Electric City Works, a maker’s space and market space for over 20 local makers and artists. Buy a special gift, watch it being made, or learn how to make it—it’s all at Electric City Works. Located at 200 Charlotte Street, the Grand Opening celebration is Friday, November 15th from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Sweat Happy Wellness owners Kent and Becky Sheehey recently expanded their Lindsay-based Reformer Pilates business into Peterborough. Reformer Pilates is a machine based system insuring correct posture and alignment. With small classes of 6, they offer lots of personal attention. Located at 87 Adelaide Street in Lindsay, the new Peterborough facility is at Pulse Physio at 866 Chemong road. Visit sweathappywellness.com for more info.

PTBOStrong was formed earlier this year due to the opioid and homelessness crisis facing Peterborough. PTBOStrong aims to raise awareness, education and funds, which will go toward a safe consumption site, local support, and eventually a healing lodge. Fundraising efforts have included concerts, merchandise, and now a new restaurant coupon book featuring 51 local restaurants with Buy one, Get One Free and other offers. A $1000 value for $30! Pick them up at the Chamber of Commerce, Hiawatha First Nation, PJ’s Diner on Sherbrooke, Reggie’s Hot Grill, Aviemore and more. For details, visit peterboroughstrong.com.


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