FAB Collectables & Gifts, located in the downtown, was originally looking to be moving but has now posted a note on the door saying they have closed for good. The sign says "Thanks for 7 years."
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Megan Currie has opened up a modern home store downtown just off Hunter Street West at 188 Hunter Street West.
Burrow offers unique home decor and gift items that really stand out. Megan said she was drawn to handmade items and things made of natural materials.
Profiles are being added to some of the items such as dipped kitchen wear that offered an anti-skid coating. These backgrounds give you a bit of a brief story about the person who created it and where they are from. Megan says she tries to source her items from within North America but also offers a few unique items from around the World.
Consider stopping in for housewarming or wedding gifts. Burrow will be hosting an official Grand Opening later in September.
Follow Burrow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Get in touch with Burrow at (705) 749-6778 or via email.
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The Epicentre is a Bridgenorth based spice company owned by Barry Mortin and Barbara McGee. They recently introduced 6 new spice blends, and have enlisted local coffee roasters Dreams of Beans to provide the product for their new Coffee/Chile Steak Rub. You can find Epicentre products at a number of local retailers including Firehouse Gourmet in Peterborough, Herma’s in Port Hope and The Market in Lakefield. Click here for more info.
SugarCaine Catering is the clever name of Stacey Caine’s new company. Stacey is focused on providing meal plans for seniors based on their choices. A red seal chef with years of experience in health care, hospitality, and a love of seniors, Stacey will help you develop a menu, prepare it in your home, with your help if you like. Calling it “companion cooking”, your consultation is free and fees are based on a weekly fee plus cost of groceries. Contact SugarCaine Catering at 343-263-4374.
RuralLynx Network Cabling and Wireless Internet Services is Ray Abrams new business. With over 30 years of telecomm experience, Ray is offering structured cabling for large or small projects, fibre optic connectivity, telephone installation, and wireless tower technologies. Plus Ray is developing a rural high-speed network East of Peterborough and Hastings County. Details at Rurallynx.com.
Lockside Trading Company is introducing a new event called Art @ The Lock August 24th and 25th, featuring works by the Group of Seven and others. If you are a local artist interested in showing your work, contact Mike or Sue at Lockside.com.
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Don Vassiliadis is a community minded man through and through. As the 2nd generation owner of the Shish-Kabob Hut, located at 220 King St. in downtown Peterborough, he realizes that in order for his business to continuously be successful he has to know the needs of the community and customers he is surrounded by daily.
The restaurant, which originally opened in 1976, has been in its current location since 1994. Its 19 year anniversary is being celebrated this month (August) and he is very proud of being in business this long. Unless you’re a city historian, you probably wouldn’t guess that the current location he's in was originally a car garage when first built.
Serving Greek food at its finest, the menu touches on many traditional favourites from various Souvlaki dishes to Shish-Kabob and Pita Bread platters covering a massive array of meat options. To cover a vegetarian customer base as well, they offer great soups and salads and many out-of-this-world cheese influenced choices. Dishes that are a can’t-miss are the Tigania (a spicy stir-fry masterpiece) and the Hot Peppers and Feta, which is requested more than most of the restaurants options.
Don and his excellent staff know that great food is only one part of the entire experience and they try to create an unforgettable experience from beginning to end. The atmosphere inside is very vibrant and will keep you on the edge of your seat as soon as you get seated!
The Shish-Kabob Hut has been involved in many community events such as the Taste of Downtown and more recently Rib Fest. Don and his crew brought a local flavour to the event, which was well received by lovers of local business. The restaurant was even featured on You Gotta Eat Here in an episode that is still in heavy rotation on Food Network Canada.
Out of the original restaurant business has spawned two other ventures: a catering company and a party rental business as well. In 2010, for example, the business was responsible for catering the Dragon Boat Festival Gala and it also catered the Chiefs of Police Dinner when it was hosted in Peterborough earlier this year.
Always wanting to learn more about his community has kept Don very busy outside of its operating hours. He has been involved with the DBIA Marketing Committee, was the Chair of the United Way, and has also worked with Showplace and Crime Stoppers in various capacities.
One of Don’s favourite activities outside of the restaurant are the cooking classes he has offered to those who might never get the experience of one, as well as working with the YWCA’s Nourish Peterborough.
Don is truly entrenched in downtown Peterborough and wants to see success in every facet. His personality is unmatched and his dedication shines through in his restaurant. If you haven’t been inside its walls, we suggest you experience it as soon as possible!
For more on Shisk-Kabob Hut (220 King St.), go to:
Website: Skhpeterborough.com
Twitter: @skhptbo
FB: Shish-Kabob Facebook page
For more on Downtown Peterborough and the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), click here.
—By Aaron Elliott
On September 13th, the 30 Craft Market will be taking place at the Peterborough Public Library. They are still looking for artisans and crafters that would like to be included in the event. A booth is only $10! Check the website for more details and contact information or you can call them at 705.760.3933.
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John Dewar's Autosource, currently located at 1838 Ashburnham Road, is relocating to the former Kawartha Chrysler lot on 1175 Lansdowne St West. They are moving in Thursday (August 15th) and depending on how things go should be open for business later that day or by Friday.
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THE CRATE ESCAPE
The Crate Escape is a new professional dog walking and care service. Owner Cheri Anderson offers a variety of services from a 30 minute walk and play from your home, filling water or food, to an in-home play date or visit for puppies, geriatric, convalescing, or post surgery dogs. Check out her great blog at thecrateescapeptbo.com, call 705-772-1787 or find her on Facebook/crateescapePTBO and Twitter @crateescapePTBO.
GEAR IT UP CYCLING
Sue Naulls is offering a wide range of regional cycling adventures with her new company Gear it Up Cycling. There are experiential tours, skills building clinics, educational tours and the Sprokids program. If your bike ride is missing a Fine Art, Wine and Cheese Tour, a Hunting and Fishing Tour, or a Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt, then check out gearitupontario.com.
ELEMENT ECOLOGICAL
Element Ecological is Amanda Newell’s new business. Amanda specializes
in edible gardens and conservation projects including planning and
planting, habitat, maintenance, raised beds and ecological monitoring.
Amanda is a graduate of Waterloo’s Environmental Studies and Biology
programs and can bring her extensive experience to your balcony or back
40. For a complimentary consultation, call 705-930-3169 or visit elementecological.com.
ADAPTIVE HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS
Peterborough’s newest health clinic Adaptive Health Care Solutions recently opened at 150 O’Carroll Avenue. Owners Jordan Crane, Fergal O’Hagan, Kathy McInnis and Keith Nelson provide rehabilitation, physiotherapy, massage therapy, kinesiology, workplace injury prevention, medicine consultations and homeopathic medicine. For more information, call 705-874-1221 ext 30.
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Play It Again Sports, which was located at 1135 Lansdowne Street West, has closed its doors for good.
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Known for having the fastest breakfast in town, The Speak Easy Cafe is downtown Peterborough’s go-to all day breakfast restaurant. Located at 362 George St N on the always busy corner of Simcoe St and George St, the cafe offers a little bit of something for everybody.
Featuring an all-day breakfast, but not limited to that, Speak Easy offers a large selection of customer pleasing dishes. From burgers, wraps and soups, to salads, specialty omelettes and their famous toasted western sandwich, The Speak Easy has been bringing back loyal customers now for more than three years.
Locally owned and operated by Vickie Karikas and Roger Sargent, the cafe has an atmosphere like no other in the city, featuring a 1930s feel loaded with gangster imagery. Their wonderful staff help add to a restaurant that feels just like home from the moment you walk in the door.
Offering fresh and truly homemade food, Speak Easy has options for everyone— featuring many vegetarian options. Sourcing as many local ingredients as they can, the cafe always has specials running, proudly drawing in different crowds. Their student special has always been a hit, especially with Trent and Fleming students who live in the downtown area.
Based on its prime location at one of Peterborough’s busiest intersections, the cafe is able to always help advertise downtown events. Vickie and Roger realize that helping spread the word on local events is not only good for business but for downtown as a whole. They always happily help fundraise as well.
They wouldn’t want to be located in any other area in the city because they love the vibrancy that their area has to offer with so many great locally operated restaurants and shops in every direction.
Open 7 days a week, and offering all meals from breakfast to dinner, The Speak Easy Cafe has become an integral part of our downtown. If you’re looking for a break from your everyday meal selection, we suggest you walk in and give them a try. You could very well become one of their newest loyal customers.
For more on Speak Easy (362 George St. N), go to:
Phone:
Facebook: Speak Easy
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—By Aaron Elliott
PtboCanada's Chalk Talk is a snapshot of people's favourite thing about Peterborough. Watch for us around town as we would like to feature your favourite thing too! In this edition of Chalk Talk, Mayor Daryl Bennett was very enthusiastic about "The volunteer spirit of Peterborough!"
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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