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A kitchen worth chasing

A kitchen worth chasing

Leila Nasr-Sharifi
May 05, 2025

Gooood morning, Kingston! Happy Monday! Tacos? Check. Wagyu burgers? Double check. A Canadian Tire sign swap that’s somehow the talk of the town? Only in Kingston. This week’s got flavour, drama, and a mystery foodie named Great Eats dishing out hot tips. For more Cinco de Mayo fun, peek at Friday’s newsletter—or catch us on Instagram story highlights. Let’s get spicy.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Bye Bath Road, Hello Loblaws Lot
The Canadian Tire at 59 Bath Road has officially closed as the shiny new one next to Loblaws gets set to open. Signage has been updated, and so has the neighbourhood buzz. (Reid and Ben)

Belle Park sees spike in safety concerns
Emergency crews have responded to multiple incidents at and around Belle Park in recent weeks, including a wildfire and propane tank explosion. The City says it’s working to address safety concerns in the area. (Kingstonist)

Canada Post workers could strike again May 22
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers are back at the bargaining table, but if no deal is reached, another strike could begin as early as Wednesday, May 22. Last year’s walkout ended with a government-ordered return to work. This time, banks and businesses are already issuing disruption warnings. (Global News)

Note: News notes with three asterisks (***) means that there is a pay wall to read the article.

Business Feature

A YGKtoday subscriber, known only as Great Eats, has a hot tip: Otter Creek Kitchen is serving up some of the best bites in town, and not just at their Princess Street spot.

Mouthwatering photo from Otter Creek Kitchen’s website.

I have found that anything Otter Creek is involved in to be wonderful. Will (chef) contributes to the community, and also has a great casual business on Princess St., as well as a chip truck at Queens University.

Great Eats

You’ll also find their food truck parked at Fine Balance Brewing on select Fridays from May through October, slinging farm-to-table eats that put full-blood Wagyu front and centre.

From burgers to seasonal specials, Otter Creek is crafting casual eats and their FeastON certification proves it. Keep an eye out, Kingston. These flavours are worth the chase.

Got a favourite spot you think deserves a shoutout in our ‘Local Biz’ section? Send us your rec. We love a good tip-off.

Events

This week

Get your tickets!

FOLDA – Festival of Live Digital Art

June 4–7 | Various times | Across Kingston | Free–$25 | Bold, brainy, and totally live—this year’s fest amplifies diverse Canadian voices and reflects a shifting social landscape.

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Country Classics at MacKinnon Brewing | Saturday, June 21 | Gates 5:30 p.m., Show 6:30 p.m. | MacKinnon Brewing Co. | $50 general admission + optional $17 for bus pass | Last call to purchase tickets to this boot-stompin’ summer blowout with Dwayne Gretzky, Shania Twink, and The Breadwinners.

Hosting an event? Submit it to our calendar here.

_{Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.}

Hot Links 🔥

Girl Guides will be at RONA on May 18 and 19 from 8 a.m. to noon—swing by for minty, chocolatey cookies at $6 a box.
Norm’s is pouring Kingston’s best coffee for early tee times—North Roast, fresh and local.

Business hour updates

Casa Domenico opens Sundays starting May 11, just in time for Mother’s Day.
NOSH Kingston is now open Saturdays from 10–4—fresh bagels, cream cheese, and biscotti are calling.
Burger 347: 5-6-7 Happy Hour = $5 sliders, $6 pints, $7 Caesars, Tuesday–Thursday.

Weather

Monday
High 19°C 🌡️ Low 10°C | ☔️ + ☁️

Tuesday
High 18°C 🌡️ Low 9°C | 🌧️

🌡️ See today’s weather | 🚗 Live traffic | ⛽ Local gas prices

Signing Off

That’s a wrap today, Kingston! Got a local scoop? Spill it. We’re always listening at [email protected].

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