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Taste of the Past

The Albion Hotel is still remembered 40 years after its demise

The Albion Hotel is still remembered 40 years after its demise

The hotel at the corner of Park Hill and Water streets was known for its friendly hospitality right up till it closed its doors in 1984, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu
'Still standing' the Overland Hotel was an iconic Galt hangout

'Still standing' the Overland Hotel was an iconic Galt hangout

In its heyday, the Overland Hotel was a lively place, fired up by sports rivalries and late night parties, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu
Recreating the Iroquois Hotel's turkey dinner

Recreating the Iroquois Hotel's turkey dinner

If you're cooking turkey this year, consider this dry rub recipe and stuffing, suggests Wayne Conrad Serbu
Cambridge drive-ins have never matched the Henning's heyday

Cambridge drive-ins have never matched the Henning's heyday

Brownies, The Log Cabin and Frost Top all had good burgers but nothing compared to a Henning's Banquet Burger, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu
Sulphur Springs Hotel gave locals a place to soak and socialize

Sulphur Springs Hotel gave locals a place to soak and socialize

Sulphur Springs Hotel offered locals an opportunity to experience the soothing mineral waters that flowed at the corner of King and Fountain streets
Remembering Preston's famous Chateau Kress and its five-star dining

Remembering Preston's famous Chateau Kress and its five-star dining

'I have so many memories of this iconic hotel where I have attended numerous functions and worked several shifts in the early '70s,' writes Wayyne Conrad Serbu
Bouquet Garni brought French cuisine to Cambridge

Bouquet Garni brought French cuisine to Cambridge

Coquille St Jacques, escargot, oysters Rockefeller, peppercorn steak, duck breast, crepe Suzette, Dover sole and Chateaubriand were all on the menu at the button factory building at the bottom of Shantz Hill Road
Modern take on traditional fare keeps this Preston pub on our list of local favourites

Modern take on traditional fare keeps this Preston pub on our list of local favourites

The Fiddle & Firkin on King Street East shows pride in every dish, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu
Diana's was one of Main Street's favourite eateries

Diana's was one of Main Street's favourite eateries

One of the best retro diners in the city had an amazing Greek Avgolemono soup
Café 13 offered fine dining, colourful cocktails and an atmosphere of old-world charm

Café 13 offered fine dining, colourful cocktails and an atmosphere of old-world charm

The bar and restaurant was a favourite stop on my visits home in the early '80s, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu