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Wayne Conrad Serbu

Wayne Conrad Serbu

Wayne Conrad Serbu shares some of his favourite recipes and memories from local restaurants in a monthly column. The former executive chef also shares recipes and memories from his more than five decades in the hospitality industry on his blog, the kitchenman

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Carl's Tavern had an unforgettable steak sandwich

Carl's Tavern had an unforgettable steak sandwich

The Olesons gained quite a loyal following over the decades Carl's Tavern was a fixture at Hespeler Road and Eagle Street North, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu
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Families gathered for special occasions at the Tien Sun Inn on Hespeler Road

Families gathered for special occasions at the Tien Sun Inn on Hespeler Road

At one time Hespeler Road had several Chinese eateries to choose from but the Tien Sun Inn stood out from the rest, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu
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It felt like home during a recent visit to one of my favourite Galt diners

It felt like home during a recent visit to one of my favourite Galt diners

M&M Bar and Grill has been offering home comfort food since 1979
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A favourite from the '80s still going strong

A favourite from the '80s still going strong

Moose Winooski's is still consistently as good today as it was when it started, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu
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Fish and chips remains a local favourite through the generations

Fish and chips remains a local favourite through the generations

Make your own with these two never-fail batter recipes, homemade tartar sauce, mushy peas and coleslaw, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu
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Pepi's pizza, chicken and subs kept kids coming back for more

Pepi's pizza, chicken and subs kept kids coming back for more

Pepi's Pizza on Main Street in Galt is long gone, but this teen hangout is remembered by many, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu
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Kress Hotel was known for relaxation, fine dining and dancing

Kress Hotel was known for relaxation, fine dining and dancing

Chef Wayne whips up a sirloin roast inspired by the Kress Hotel in this month's Let's Eat
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Who remembers Moffat's on Main's comfort food menu?

Who remembers Moffat's on Main's comfort food menu?

A hearty steak pot pie topped with mashed potatoes brings back memories of Main Street in Galt, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu
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Tu Lane's home style meals made it the local diner of choice

Tu Lane's home style meals made it the local diner of choice

Lots of us locals have many good memories of all the three Tu Lanes, writes Wayne Conrad Serbu
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Ponderosa's extensive menu kept diners coming back for more

Ponderosa's extensive menu kept diners coming back for more

The iconic Hespeler Road restaurant was one of many that made the city's "golden mile" a dining destination in the '70s
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