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Taste of the Past

Remembering the reliable Old Marina cheeseburger

Remembering the reliable Old Marina cheeseburger

Regular CambridgeToday columnist Wayne Conrad Serbu takes us to a familiar local spot for a simple but delicious bite
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Mama Jean's serves up one of my go-to hot and sour soups

Mama Jean's serves up one of my go-to hot and sour soups

This recipe for almond vegetable chicken stir fry was inspired by a visit to Mama Jean's
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Who remembers driving in to The Log Cabin for an 'Underdog?'

Who remembers driving in to The Log Cabin for an 'Underdog?'

Popular Hespeler Road drive-in diner was the first teen hangout on the strip back in the day
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The Matador was the Hespeler Road hot spot in the '60s and '70s

The Matador was the Hespeler Road hot spot in the '60s and '70s

The Horvaths served up some pretty stellar food back then, with many weddings and banquets held there over the years
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George's marks 72 years as a landmark Cambridge restaurant

George's marks 72 years as a landmark Cambridge restaurant

George Seto, along with his wife Betty and children, started the business back in 1951 and it became well known for his unique fine food, generosity and kind service
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The Breslau Hotel was the place everyone went to for rolled ribs

The Breslau Hotel was the place everyone went to for rolled ribs

The old Breslau Hotel had a strong Cambridge connection, including a stint from yours truly
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Leisure Lodge memories accompanied by craving for pig tails

Leisure Lodge memories accompanied by craving for pig tails

Many who remember dancing under the stars at Leisure Lodge will recall enjoying the nightclub's Waterloo County fare
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Tale of Old Post Office haunting conjured up by restaurant staff

Tale of Old Post Office haunting conjured up by restaurant staff

Fiddler's Green Irish Pub, one of the last restaurants to occupy the Water Street historic landmark, had a standout caesar salad, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu
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Pioneer Bar-B-Que's comfort-style baking was its signature draw

Pioneer Bar-B-Que's comfort-style baking was its signature draw

Restaurant was a "must-stop" for many taking the Preston-to-Kitchener bus line, writes chef Wayne Conrad Serbu
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Rolled ribs kept diners returning to Nicholson's Tavern in Blair

Rolled ribs kept diners returning to Nicholson's Tavern in Blair

Known for cold beer, good food, entertainment and friendly hospitality, Nicholson's Tavern was a dining destination before it became a Blair hot spot, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu in this month's Taste of the Past
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