The Council for
the
Town of Caledon has proclaimed the week of
Sunday, September 9th to Saturday, September 15th as
"Eat Local Week" in Caledon.
During Caledon’s
First Annual Eat Local Week join other residents
throughout Caledon by
eating local as much as possible for one
whole week.
Register your participation
with us and receive a scorecard to track your
progress. Submit the scorecard at the end of the
week for the chance to win great local prizes.
Many
Caledon
restaurants and food retailers are also participating by
offering menu choices that include locally
grown/produced food.
There will be
several events taking
place throughout the week. Join in the great fun and
help support a thriving local food economy!
Eating Local
Eating Local
means to eat food that is produced in one’s local
area or foodshed. It can be grown by local farmers
or processed by local food processors (e.g.
bakeries, dairies, butchers, breweries, wineries).
There are numerous opportunities to purchase and eat
local food in the Caledon area. See our
Caledon Area Producers listing for ideas.
Throughout the 7
days, Caledon residents are encouraged to prioritize
their food choices in the following manner:
Registration
After you
register, you will receive the Eat Local Week
Package, which includes the Eat Local
Scorecard to help you keep track of how many of your
household’s meals include local food throughout the
week. Submit the scorecard via email at the end of
the week for a chance to win great local prizes.
Register now.
Participating
Restaurants
Numerous Caledon restaurants are participating by
featuring meals made with local ingredients
throughout the week. Look for special local dishes
at the following participating restaurants and food
venues:
|
Restaurant/Food
Retailer |
Contact Information |
Days Participating
During
Eat Local Week |
|
Terra Cotta Inn |
175 King St.,
Terra Cotta
905.873.2223 |
Thu, 11:30am-9pm |
|
The Belfountain Inn |
729 Forks of the Credit Rd., Belfountain
519.927.9219 |
Wed–Sat, lunch & dinner (no dinner on
Wed) |
| The Shed Coffee Bar |
7277 Old Main St.,
Belfountain
519.927.5692 |
All week,
Mon-Thu, 6am-7pm, Fri 6am-10pm,
Sat 8am-7pm |
| Inglewood General Store |
15640 McLaughlin Rd., Inglewood
905.838.4386 |
All week, 8am-8pm |
| Caledon Village Bistro |
18371 Hurontario,
Caledon Village,
519.927.1919 |
Mon–Sat,
dinner, 5pm,
Wed-Fri, lunch |
| Lynn’s at the Cataract Inn |
1498 Cataract Rd.,
Alton
519.927.3033 |
Wed–Sat |
|
The Millcroft Inn |
55 John St.,
Alton
519.941.8111 |
All week |
|
The Consulate Dining Lounge |
15430 Innis Lake Rd.,
Caledon East
905.584.6286 |
Tue-Sat |
|
Gourmandissimo Catering & Fine Food Shop |
16023 Airport Rd.,
Caledon East,
905.584.0005 |
Tue-Sat, 10am-6:30 (until 6pm on Sat) |
| Trailside Bistro & Café |
15935 Airport Rd.,
Caledon East,
905.584.2328 |
All week, 4am-10pm |
| Howard the Butcher Fine
Foods |
15890 Airport Rd.,
Caledon East,
905.584.2934 |
All week |
|
Chef Talk Bistro |
334 Queen St. S.,
Bolton,
905.857.6578 |
Tue–Sat, dinner |
| Garden Foods |
501 Queen St. S.,
Bolton,
905.857.1227 |
All week |
| Ray's Bakery |
1475 Queen St.,
Alton,
519.941.6121 |
Tue-Sat, 9am - 6pm |
Events
There are
various events on during Eat Local Week. Join in and
enjoy the benefits of a thriving local economy.
| Event |
Date & Time |
Location |
Notes |
| Caledon Farmers Market |
Sun, Sep. 9th,
10am-2pm |
Caledon Village Fall
Fairgrounds |
Admission to the Fall Fair is;
$8 for adults
$4 for 6-12, 60+
free for under 6 |
|
Wine Tasting
An evening of local wine tasting and food at
Chesslawn Vineyards & Winery |
Tue, Sep. 11th, 6:30pm |
Chesslawn Vineyards & Winery,
8859 Castlederg Sdrd. (just west of Hwy. 50)
905.857.5035 |
|
|
Cooking Class
A
lunchtime cooking class & meal using all
local & in-season ingredients with Chef
Gilles Roche at Gourmandissimo Fine Foods |
Wed, Sep. 12th, 12:30-3:00pm |
Gourmandissimo Catering & Fine Foods
16023 Airport Rd., Caledon East,
905.584.0005 |
Cost is $30 and spots can be reserved by
contacting CCA or by calling Gilles at
905.584.0005 |
|
Caledon Mayor’s Local Food Potluck (by
lottery)
25 lucky Eat Local Week participants will be
invited to attend a local food potluck
dinner at the residence of Mayor Morrison. |
Sat, Sep. 15th, 6:00pm |
|
Each invitee will be asked to bring a
dish made with all locally produced
ingredients for this fun-filled evening |
|
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