Ming's Closed Again After Second Salmonella Contamination

[UPDATE: Word is Ming's has reopened again.]

MyKawartha.com reports that Ming's Sushi & Dimsum has been closed a second time within a few months due to Salmonella contamination found in recent food samples. Ming's was first closed in December due to 18 identified cases of Salmonella and later allowed to reopen on January 11th by the Health Unit. No word on when it will reopen this time.

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 What is tested during an inspection? They are as follows...

• Testing food samples
• Testing food preparation surfaces and storage areas
• Requiring the testing of all staff
• Consultation, contact tracing and obtaining food histories from all cases
• Ensuring all restaurant staff have received the Health Unit’s Food Handler Training course and are certified
• Ensuring a cleaning and disinfection policy and procedure is in place and approved by the Health Unit

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Seedy Sunday Is Coming Up On March 10th At George St. United Church

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Watch This Great Fleming Video On Sustainable Agriculture

The Sustainable Agriculture program at Fleming College is designed for new and beginner farmers seeking an intensive, applied learning experience in sustainable, ecological or natural farming methods. More info here on the program and check out the video below.

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Check Out Peterborough & The Kawarthas 2013 Experience Magazine

You can pick up your copy (or send one to a friend) of the 2013 Peterborough & The Kawarthas 2013 Experience Magazine. Available for free at the Visitor Centre, the mag showcases events, places and activities to take part in locally. It is a great publication to promote tourism here in the area.

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You Gotta Eat Here! Book Featuring Reggie's HotGrill & Shish Kabob Hut

Back in 2011, we wrote about the Food Network Canada featuring Reggie's HotGrill and the Shish Kabob Hut on the show You Gotta Eat Here!. Well now the show's host John Catucci has released a new book version of the show, and it spotlights both Peterborough eateries—plus a recipe from each restaurant.

Read about how both restaurants came to be, as well as recipes for the Big Poppa Burger from Reggie's HotGrill, and Chicken Tigania (a tasty stir fry coloured brightly by red paprika) from the Shish Kabob Hut.

You Gotta Eat Here! is $29.99 and is available in hardcover format here in town at Firehouse Gourmet, Chapters, and the Shish Kabob Hut. Online, it's available via Chapters Online, Amazon.ca and in digital versions on the Apple iBookstore and Google Play Bookstore.

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Cora Opens in Peterborough, Offering Deal A Day This Week

Cora Restaurant has opened in Peterborough. There is a deal each day this week to celebrate.

See poster below for deets...

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Sights & Sounds From Peterborough Farmer's Market

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Night Kitchen Guest Chef As Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market Wraps Up Season This Wednesday

It's been another great season for Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market, but it all comes to an end for the year on Wednesday (October 3rd).

After a successful and fruitful season, the vendors and farmers will be packing up and putting away their tents for another year.

The Night Kitchen will be on hand as the final guest Chef of the season. They will be bringing along their brand new wood fired oven and cooking up samples of their famous pizza using products donated from the market farmers.    

So hit up the final market for some pizza, to celebrate the harvest, stock up on your fruits and vegetables, take in all the coffee and perogies you can, get recipe ideas, buy some beautiful fall flowers, buy those gifts and crafts you've been eyeing all season, and to say thanks to all the fabulous vendors and farmers. 

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Peterborough's Piccadilly Restaurant Has Closed

Piccadilly Restaurant, a longtime stop in town for a cheap breakfast, has closed.

The letter in the window reads...

"Dear Valued Customers

It is with great sadness that we will be closing our doors for the final time on Sunday evening, September 16th.

We would like to take this time to thank you for all your years of patronage. Please know that we have appreciated your 16 and a half years of loyalty and have enjoyed you becoming part of our Piccadilly family.

You will be very missed by all of us.

Sincerely,

Management and Staff of the Piccadilly Restaurant"

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The Works Customer Sneak Peek Was Yesterday & It Officially Opens Today

Gourmet burger restaurant The Works briefly opened their new location yesterday at the corner of Simcoe and Water Street to give the public a sneak peek of the menu. With 70 different burgers (including a local specialty, the "Laker's Cup Champion Burger"), there should be something for everyone. Today is the official opening and they are open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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