While in Guelph why not check out the great organic options in town. Here are some local restaurants that feature organic items and

Conference Manager’s special note, January 10, 2012 – “KEEPING UP WITH GUELPH ORGANIC PROVIDERS HAS BECOME A FULL-TIME JOB !

When you are in Guelph and feeling a tad peckish, how about going out to one of the local restaurants during Conference week? BETTER STILL – call a caterer and have them prep some organic food trays. Last January’s Local Organic Dining Passport opened the door for many out-of-town guests to discover the great local fare.

Here is a partial list of Guelph restaurants serving local & organic food for our own Organic Week (January 23-29, 2012).

Each year we try to promote an in-town, week-long organic food focus. This list of outlets includes restaurants, caterers and foodservice providers. Within the actual Conference, there are also built-in organic food-focus events like our own Organic Food & Wine Dinner, the Organic Council of Ontario (Saturday evening) Organic Awards celebration and various other invitational food events which will be announced. Some of the restaurants listed below might also be doing tastings, wine samplings, special gourmet dinners and other private events – many are open to your request for a private catering. Plan ahead and phone them so you can maximize your Guelph experience !

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**List: Guelph restaurants/outlets serving/sampling organic/local food

**Book your company party/hospitality during the Conference

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GUELPH PROVIDERS OF ORGANIC & LOCAL

Partial list of restaurants, caterers & foodservice outlets providing organic local foods – for GUELPH ORGANIC WEEK, running January 23-29, 2012, with activities taking place throughout the Guelph area.

‘Guelph Organic Week’ is promoted by the Guelph Organic Conference & Expo which runs January 26-29, 2012 at the Guelph University Centre.

This list was updated, December, 2011 • It is continually revised as new outlets sign on.

Alex & Dan Catering :

(519) 265-1508 – www.alexanddancatering.com

Artisanale Café & Restaurant at “The Book Shelf” :

(519) 821-3359 X2 – 37 Quebec St. – info@artisanale.ca – Chef Yasser hosts large organic events/100+ people

Atmosphere Café :

(519) 824-0430 – 24 Carden St.

Borealis Grille & Bar :

(519) 341-9752 – 1388 Gordon St. – caters organic events on request/also Slow Food samplings

Carden St. Café : (sadly, after many years, the outlet closed early January)

Diana Downtown :

(519) 836-3460 – 141 Wyndham St. N.

Einstein’s Café :

(519) 822-6742 – 2 Grant St.

Fifty West Restaurant at the Delta Guelph Hotel :

(519) 780-3706 – 50 Stone Rd. W.

Green Table Foods Catering :

(519) 826-0361 – 919 York Rd. (formerly Meals That Heal)

Lucie’s Bakery & Deli :

(519) 824-0405 – 1474 Gordon St. – organic breads

Ouderkirk & Taylor Bakery :

(519) 827-9378 – 3 Wyndham Street N.

Planet Bean Organic Coffee Bar :

(519) 823-9253 – 51 Macdonell St.

Planet Bean Roasting/Coffee Bar :

(519) 837-1040 – 259 Grange Rd. #2

Planet Bean/Gordon Street Café :

(519) 265-9144 – 1467 Gordon St., #1

The Cornerstone :

(519) 827-0145 – 1 Wyndham St. N.

The Fat Duck :

(519) 827-0533 – 210 Kortright Rd. W.

The Gordon Street Lounge/Best Western Royal Brock Hotel :

(519) 836-1240 – 716 Gordon Street

The Red Brick Café :

(519) 836-1126 – 8 Douglas St.

The Stone Store Natural Foods (Benefactor Sponsor – 2012 Conference) :

(519 821-2020 – 14 Commercial St. This retail store is a long-time Conference SPONSOR. This is one of the oldest whole foods/organic stores in Ontario, with deep roots going back to the time when granola was a new food and bulk peanut butter was a novelty. When coming to the Conference, if you are heading into town, running off to the restaurant, budgeting your time en route to the busy Conference workshops, slipping away to your favourite party, or just needing comfort food for the time while you meander the aisles of the Expo… please stock up at Stone Store! Featuring: •organic snack food, •bars, •Camino chocolate, •cereal, •corn chips, •milk, •yogurt… and other exotic foods for your craving. Great for your hotel room, the B & B, or to share with friends at the late afternoon gathering point! Many of us have shopped at the Stone Store since the mid-1970′s.

The Woolwich Arrow :

(519) 836-2875 – 176 Woolwich St. – formerly the Woolwich Arms

Wild Organic Way Café :

(519) 766-1701 – 22 Carden St.

With The Grain :

(519) 827-0008 – 294 Woolwich St.

Serving an ORGANIC OPTION from the 16th to the 29th of January.

Vegetarian: Organic Sweet Green Pea Potage – This hearty and thick soup is made with orga;nic onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, and sweet green peas. Blended with organic cream and finished with a splash of wine. ORGANIC INGREDIENTS: onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, parsley, green peas, yogurt and cream. Non-organic (& in small amounts): olive oil, water, white wine, salt, pepper and honey (honey is local coneybeare honey).

Feature Salad: Organic Roasted Beets with Blueberries – Organic greens are tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette and topped with organic roasted beets, blueberries and grated carrot ORGANIC INGREDIENTS: beets, carrots, blueberry, mixed greens, balsamic vinegar. Non-organic: dressing items — olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, dijon & dried basil.

*If you are short of info, of details or needing something more in depth about your Guelph experience, please also call the Visitors Convention Bureau – (800) 334-4519 or check them out at: guelph.ca/visiting.cfm or: visit@guelph.ca

*Other restaurants, outlets, caterers………. will be listed when confirmed

*To be included on this list, contact Guelph Conf. Mgr: organix@georgian.net or phone (519) 824-4120 X56205

*All suggestions, first-person reviews and diners’ comments welcome.

Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest

Come out and enjoy a fun filled day at the Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest on the grounds of Ignatius Jesuit Centre this Sunday from 11am – 5pm.

Cooking Demos, Workshops, Farmers’ Market, Wagon Rides, Farm Tours, Children’s activites, musical entertainment and delicious local food.

Bring along your family and friends and enjoy this outdoor event.  Don’t forget your shopping basket and picnic blanket.

For directions, event details and shuttle bus schedule, see our website.

Guelph Welllington Local Food Fest

The Guelph Organic Conference has a table at the Sept. 13 Feast of Fields. For several years the Conference has been a part of Feast of Fields. It is a taste extravaganza at harvest time!

BUY A TICKET FOR FEAST OF FIELDS, SEPT. 13 at the KORTRIGHT CENTRE