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Page’s Platefuls: The Durham Coddle

This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday—the perfect day to cook a warming dish that soaks up the flavours of our local winter produce! To celebrate, Chef Alex Page is dishing up the Durham Coddle—a riff on the Irish classic, the Dublin Coddle. This hearty stew is slowly simmered with local ingredients from Pingle’s Farm Market, including sausages, bacon, cider and winter root vegetables.

Serve this traditional Irish dish with some of your favourite ciders from Banjo Cider Co. or a pint from

Tropical Restaurants Near Toronto That Will Make You Feel Like You’re On Vacation

Who says you have to hop on a flight to feel like you’re on vacation? We've compiled a list of local restaurants with a delicious menu and tropical atmosphere that will transport you to a sunny destination—so you can pretend you’re on vacation without having to go far from home.

Enjoy authentic cuisine and beautiful dining experiences right here in Durham Region with delicious food, tropical drinks, and good vibes. All that will be missing is the sand between your toes!

Mr. Delicious By The Beach

893 Bayly...

A Local’s Guide To Durham Region: Visit Like A Non-Tourist

Left: Tap and Tankard, Whitby by Photo by: _maramoments | Right: Pizza Pino’s, Ajax by sellyfooddiary 

Located just outside of Toronto, Durham Region has become a well-known hub for winter sports, waterfront fun, farm experiences and scenic trails. With so many local businesses just a simple Google search away, we created this guide for the non-tourist tourist who's looking to take the road less travelled and plan an experience that’s unique. To help give you the ultimate Durham Region experience, we’ve

Page's Platefuls: Honey French Toast Casserole with Fruit Wine Spiced Berry Syrup

Looking for new and exciting recipes to make with the family? What better way to spend the weekend than exploring some of the great growers and producers here in Durham Region!

Spend the day on Saturday collecting your ingredients and prepare this easy French Toast Casserole for your Sunday brunch. This recipe is prepared ahead of time and left to sit in the fridge overnight. Come Sunday morning, all you have to do is simply place your dish in the oven and bake—leaving you extra time to relax...

Eight Most Insta-Worthy Restaurants in Durham Region

Left: Chúuk | Right: Bistro '67

There’s nothing quite like getting dressed in your best and enjoying a meal in an inspiring environment.

We’ve curated a list of eight Instagrammable restaurants in Durham for you to explore. Grab a friend, or two or ten, and make wonderful new memories at ‘gram worthy spots throughout Durham Region.

Angelique's Family Restaurant

31 Barr Road, Ajax

Angeliques Family Restaurant is famous for its homestyle food and large portions which is also why they may be famous for...