DBIA Featured Post: Plush Boutique

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Anchored directly in the middle of downtown Peterborough’s “Fashion District”, you will find The Plush Boutique at 384 George St N. Locally owned and operated by Mike and Shelby Watt, Plush is the second of three stores this successful entrepreneurial couple has opened on George St (the others are Flavour Fashion and Save Our Soles). Coming from out of town to study at Trent University, Mike decided to stay and put down roots. After opening Flavour in 1999 to a great response, he would open Plush Boutique as a store for young professionals looking for quality clothing that makes them stand out in a crowd.

Offering brands and styles not found anywhere else in the city, the aim of the store is to specialize, be exclusive, and offer quality clothing that not only shows impeccable craftsmanship but respects the heritage of the brand being presented.

As the face of the brand, you will find Mike at one of his shops at least 3 to 4 days a week. When he isn’t on the floor advising on style, he is in the office or on the road finding new looks that suit each of his shops. His always friendly and welcoming staff is specially trained to help with detailed looks that customers are trying to put together. Often you will find Plush holding “fit clinics” for brands where brand reps will be on site to provide info to interested buyers. These are always a hit.

Plush is also involved with charity work in giving proceeds of sales at various times of the year to various local causes. As a locally owned business, Plush realizes the value in assisting the community it operates in and working to sustain it while pushing for growth in all aspects. Buying local has a very deep meaning for everyone involved.

Learn more about Mike Watt and Plush in this video.

For more on Plush (384 George St N.), go to:

Theplushboutique.blogspot.com
@plushbtq on Twitter
Facebook.com page
Phone: 705.741.1812

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—By Aaron Elliott

PtboPics: Downtown Farmers' Market Opens For Season

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Nice to see the Louis Street parking lot being utilized again as a community hub, as the Downtown Farmers' Market kicked off for the 2013 season on Wednesday.

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Silver Bean #TweetUp On The Water!

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Our DBIA featured business of the week, Silver Bean, opens today for the season. To top it off, there is a #BeanUP from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m and they now carry Kawartha Dairy Ice cream!

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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DBIA Featured Post: Silver Bean Café

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Located in Millennium Park along the Otonabee River just off the intersection of King and Water in downtown Peterborough, the Silver Bean Café (100 King St.) is known as “Your waterfront cottage in the city”. Owned and operated by Andrea and Michael Vanderherberg (parents of 1 1/2 yr old son William, pictured below being held by Andrea), and along with 10 staff, the Silver Bean has become a sort of community hub and gathering spot for locals to sit back and enjoy great fare and company along the river.

Purchased in 2003 by Andrea, the café has recently acquired a 10-year contract with the City of Peterborough at their location. By doing this long-term lease, it has encouraged them to upgrade and expand their products—most recently, they put in an ice-cream parlour based on a survey they put out last season asking their customers what they wanted.

They offer a wide variety of quality food, which is locally sourced as much as possible, from simple sandwiches and salads to great espressos and other drinks—all of which can be viewed on their website.

They gladly host baby showers, birthday parties, weddings and theatrical events, and are open for business during Ribfest and the Purple Onion Festival. They aim to please and to make customer's experiences memorable. The Silver Bean Café opens for the season on May 1st, so head on down to discover this secluded gem in the heart of downtown Peterborough.
 

For more on The Silver Bean Café (100 King St.), go to:
Silverbeancafe.com
@silverbeancafe on Twitter
Facebook page
Phone: 705.749.0535
Email: andrea@silverbeancafe.com

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—By Aaron Elliott

Watch How A Butter Tart Is Made With Lisa Dixon From Black Honey Desserts

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The 2013 Peterborough Flavour Festival is today (April 28th), and we chatted with Lisa Dixon, owner of Black Honey Desserts here in Peterborough, about how to make butter tarts. They are among the entrants in the Butter Tart Taste-off at the festival.

See our video of all the entrants in the Butter Tart Taste-off, and get ready to decide for yourself this afternoon.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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DBIA Featured Post: The Pita Pit

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Locally owned and operated by Doug Fisher, The Pita Pit (347 George St N) has been a mainstay in Peterborough’s downtown core for just over 16 years now, having opened on April 4th, 1997.

The goal of the Pita Pit is to offer a friendly environment that serves a healthy fast food alternative for people on the go. They are proud to be part of a vibrant, bustling and ever changing downtown.

The Pita Pit is always happy to be involved in the community and takes part in many local events such as the yearly Taste of Downtown, as well as selling their product at Wakestock on Little Lake.

Recently, the business entered the catering market and provides great meals for luncheons and meetings, a side of the business which has really taken off for them. They have also set up an Elementary School lunch program which offers kids relatively inexpensive healthy meal choices when offered. The Pita Pit is also happy to offer intermittent customer appreciation days, with great deals on product which usually pop up unannounced. These days are well appreciated by their customers.

For more on The Pita Pit, go to Pitapit.com or call 705-745-9119. They are located at 347 George St N.

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—By Aaron Elliott


Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market Opens May 1st

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Time to check out another season of local produce and artisans at the Downtown Farmers' Market, which opens on May 1st at the Louis Street parking lot. It runs weekly on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Open House: Peterborough Public Library Feasibility Study

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The Peterborough Public Library is hosting an open house on Monday, April 22nd. Drop in to the auditorium at the main branch at 7 p.m. to share your ideas about the library.

Lundholm Associate Architects has been conducting a feasibility study for the Library. Through a series of public meetings, roundtable focus groups and surveys they have gathered advice and recommendations from the community about the Library’s facilities, programs and services. From the information gathered, they have prepared a preliminary proposal for the community to review. Public comment from this open house will be considered for the final proposal and will help to ensure that Peterborough’s future library reflects the interests and aspirations of the community. 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Jeff Purvey's Will Be Hoppin'

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Jeff Purvey's will be the place to be from 4 p.m. on this afternoon as they prepare for the rush of customers that Good Friday brings.

Good thing we were there a little early. As we waited for our fish and chips, we were amazed at the smooth system the employees had and their cheerful and grateful attitude they had towards each customer. If you haven't already called ahead for a reservation, you may find yourself lined up outside for a lengthy amount of time but luckily they have coffee and apple cider to keep you toasty as the evening gets chillier.

 

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris and Evan Holt]

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PTBOPics & Coverage From Seedy Sunday

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Photo by Julie Morris

The 8th Annual Seed Sale and Exchange known as Seedy Sunday took place this past Sunday at George Street United Church.  

Photo by Julie Morris

Organizer Jillian Bishop from Urban Tomato Lady estimates that there were approximately 1,300 people that stopped into this year's event. Tomato seeds were a popular item from booth to booth, with a demand for all sorts of varieties in size and colour, and there were many questions surrounding growing tomato plants on balconies.

Photo by Evan Holt

One of the revisions they made this year other than extending the hours was moving the seed exchange area into the kitchen to allow for more room for people to shop and trade with others.

Also, Jillian tells us that over $250 was raised for Seeds of Diversity.

Photo by Evan Holt

Overall, it was a very bustling day as folks gathered what they needed to begin their gardening season. So wonderful to see so many people taking advantage of such a great event sharing the same love of gardening.  

Photo by Evan Holt 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris and Evan Holt]

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