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We apologize for our long absence - things are finally starting to settle down for us, so hopefully we'll be able to go back to at least a monthly show schedule.

Update: Since we recorded this episode back in January, Bellwoods Brewery has added a kitchen.  Make sure and add them on facebook and follow them on twitter to keep on the latest news!   Stuttering John's also has a new menu, check it out! - http://www.stutteringjohns.com/ (19 Simcoe Street S, Oshawa ON)

Links:

• Lower Ossington Theatre - http://lowerossingtontheatre.com/
• Bellwoods Brewery (124 Ossington, Toronto ON) - http://bellwoodsbrewery.com/
• Forty Creek Copper Pot - http://www.fortycreekwhisky.com/Product%20pages/copper_pot.html
• Forty Creek Cream - http://www.fortycreekwhisky.com/Product%20pages/whisky_cream.html
• Keurig - http://www.keurig.ca/
• Markol - Keurig/Tassimo Vendor (1170 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa ON) - http://markcol.com/

RIP Great Canadian Popcorn Company, Beanz and Ichiban.

• Jo's Brooklyn Bagel (814) 520-6246 (833 West 38th St, Erie PA) - http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/133/1510437/restaurant/Jos-Brooklyn-Bagel-Erie
• Lakeside Bagel (814) 734-8590 (318 W Plum St, Edinboro PA) - http://www.lakesidebagel.com/
• Slate article - A Short History of the Bagel - http://www.slate.com/articles/life/food/2008/11/a_short_history_of_the_bagel.html

In this week's episode, we explore two great Mexican restaurants that are great at different things: Mexican Lindo and Jimmy Guaco's.  Check 'em out, and also look for Alexander Keith's new cider at the LCBO.

• Mexican Lindo - http://www.mexicolindooshawa.ca/
• Jimmy Guaco's - http://www.jimmyguacoburritos.com/
• Keith's Cider article - http://www.canadianbeernews.com/2012/03/27/labatt-adds-cider-to-alexander-keiths-line-up/

This week we talk about more chocolate - the chocolate bars unique to and in common between the UK, USA and Canada.  Then, we have a review for Big Boy Burgers in Whitby.  Enjoy!

Big Boy Burgers - http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/10/1655148/restaurant/Toronto/Big-Boys-Burgers-whitby-Whitby

• Bulk Barn - http://www.bulkbarn.ca/en-ca/index.html
• Candy Freak  by Steve Almond  - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50906.Candyfreak
• Valomilk - http://www.valomilk.com/
• Lake Champlain Chocolates (home of the Five Star Bar) - http://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/
• Clark Bar -  http://www.necco.com/ourbrands/default.asp?brandid=9

• Stuttering John's (19 Simcoe st South, Oshawa, ON - 905-922-9336) - http://stutteringjohnsbistro.com/
• Té Bheag Gaelic Whiskey - http://www.gaelicwhisky.com/
• Bulldog Gin - http://www.bulldoggin.com/

This week's episode feature three great places in Erie PA and two delicious drinks!

• Famous Dave's BBQ - http://www.famousdaves.com/
• Tickle's Deli (Erie, PA) - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tickles-Deli/290383773590
• http://diningverse.com/ticklesdeli
• The Brewerie - http://brewerie.com/
• The Famous Grouse/The Black Grouse Blended Scotch Whiskey - http://www.thefamousgrouse.com/lda/
• Dark and Stormy cocktail - http://www.goslingsrum.com/recipe_detail.asp?RecipeID=192

• tre sorelle (orillia, on) - http://www.tresorelleorillia.com/
• the brewerie (erie, pa) - http://brewerie.com/
• weighty matters blog - http://www.weightymatters.ca/
• stingy jack pumpkin ale (lavery brewing of erie, pa) - http://laverybrewing.com/ourbeers.php