Shaun Bernstein, Author at Downtowns of Durham

The Second Wedge x Foundry Kitchen: All Trails Led To This Uxbridge Collaboration

Posted on August 13, 2025

The Second Wedge has always been about crafting a thoughtful story. Now a partnership with Foundry Kitchen is the latest flavourful addition. As The Second Wedge approaches its 10th anniversary in December, the Uxbridge brewery has a book’s worth of stories to tell, but few chapters are as memorable as the past few years. They […]

Lloyd’s Lunchbox: A Fresh Taste Of Historic Downtown Whitby

Posted on January 2, 2025 (January 2, 2025)

Lloyd’s Lunchbox has a menu for sandwich lovers in a space that makes you feel at home. Located just east of the Four Corners intersection at Brock and Dundas in Whitby, owner Kyle Farnum spent a year restoring the building to its former glory before he opened its doors to what is now a well-loved […]

Welcome Back to 70 King: Market Brings New Life & Delicious Eats To Downtown Oshawa

Posted on December 13, 2024

If you grew up during the decades of downtown Oshawa’s heyday, then you likely have fond memories of the Genosha Hotel and its fine dining options. In more recent years, you may have seen the property fall into disrepair, as the hotel closed and sat vacant for nearly two decades. There was talk of restoration […]

Old Flame, New Ideas: A Love Letter To Port Perry

Posted on November 27, 2024 (November 27, 2024)

Jack Doak knew exactly what he wanted. He just wasn’t sure where it would go. A lifetime entrepreneur with a lengthy career in the fitness industry, he was ready to launch his next venture—a brewery. He had a particular building in mind, an old firehall in Newmarket, but when that didn’t pan out, he knew […]

Three Six Kitchen: A Brand New Beginning

Posted on September 25, 2024 (February 6, 2025)

Three Six Kitchen was ready to make a change. Actually, that change had been years in the making. Chef Mike McKay had owned the Bowmanville restaurant since 2015 and had been contemplating a change when the COVID-19 pandemic put a wrench in their plans. Although this was a difficult time for the restaurant industry, Three […]

Brooklin Bites: A Food Tour Of Whitby History

Posted on September 12, 2024 (December 12, 2024)

Whitby is proud to be a part of Durham Region’s burgeoning culinary scene, and the array of chefs from around the world who now call Whitby home has left local diners spoiled for choice. Nowhere is this more true than in Brooklin, where locals can sample multiple international cuisines while simply strolling along Baldwin Street. […]

Stefano’s Bistro: A Taste of Europe’s Finest Right Here in Durham Region

Posted on February 28, 2024 (August 13, 2024)

390 Simcoe Street, Beaverton From the outside, Stefano’s Bistro would not look out of place in any of southwestern Ontario’s smaller communities. The exterior suggests a community restaurant with a bright, large sign—made slightly more unique by the pizza takeout window located just next to the main entrance. Behind Stefano’s Bistro is Chef Stephen Ng, […]

The Sound of Durham

Posted on February 26, 2024 (August 13, 2024)

So, why are vinyl records and traditional musical instruments more popular than ever? Whatever the reason, Durham Region is—as usual—staying a step ahead of the trend. The region has always been home to an incredible music history. Neil Young cut his teeth in Pickering, and the pop punk band Sum 41 proudly hail from Ajax. […]

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