{"id":2026,"date":"2015-04-30T21:16:47","date_gmt":"2015-04-30T21:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geraniumhomes.com\/blog\/?p=2026"},"modified":"2015-05-13T17:23:48","modified_gmt":"2015-05-13T17:23:48","slug":"dining-on-main","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/dining-on-main\/","title":{"rendered":"Dining on Main Street, Stouffville"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For a small town, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.townofws.ca\/en\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Stouffville<\/a> has a surprising number of quality restaurants and bistros, with many of the best found right in the heart of downtown. Where it\u2019s possible to travel to the culinary capitals of the world, eat yourself silly, then simply walk back home.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the beauty of dining in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.townofws.ca\/en\/business\/downtown-stouffville.asp\" target=\"_blank\">downtown Stouffville<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Start your day with a wholesome country breakfast or a coffee and a locally made pastry at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.loveofjo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">For The Love of Jo<\/a>,<\/strong> the ideal place to grab a cup of Jo, sit back and hang with friends. This main street favourite is home to a weekly open mic and monthly art shows.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2027\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/loveJo5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2027\" class=\"wp-image-2027 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/loveJo5.jpg\" alt=\"Inside &quot;For The Love of Jo&quot; Coffee House\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/loveJo5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/loveJo5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/loveJo5-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/loveJo5-192x128.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside For The Love of Jo Coffee House<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Funny, when I mentioned my \u201cLove Of Jo\u201d to my colleagues, I was told that I must also include the <strong>Red Bulb Espresso Bar <\/strong>&#8211; Located in a 100-year-old house, Red Bulb has a unique feel. As mentioned in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blogto.com\/cafes\/red-bulb-espresso-bar-toronto\" target=\"_blank\">BlogTO<\/a>, \u201cRed Bulb is bringing the indie coffee scene north.\u201d Winner of Stouffville\u2019s Best New Business Award in 2011, this place is passionate about their coffee.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2028\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/RedBulb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2028\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2028\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/RedBulb-1024x904.jpg\" alt=\"Red Bulb Espresso Bar \" width=\"720\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/RedBulb-1024x904.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/RedBulb-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/RedBulb-720x636.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/RedBulb.jpg 1984w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Bulb Espresso Bar<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the mood for a meal with a little Mediterranean flavour, look no further than <strong><a href=\"www.redbulb.ca\" target=\"_blank\">Fishbone Bistro<\/a>. <\/strong>With its funky red awning covered patio, Fishbone Bistro is a local favourite featuring an inspired seafood based menu and continues to be rated by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ca\/Restaurant_Review-g796993-d2707653-Reviews-Fishbone_Bistro-Whitchurch_Stouffville_Ontario.html\" target=\"_blank\">Trip Advisor<\/a> as the #1 restaurant in Whitchurch-Stouffville.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2029\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fishbone.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2029\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2029\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fishbone-1024x980.jpg\" alt=\"Fishbone Bistro is easy to find with their bright red awning\" width=\"720\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fishbone-1024x980.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fishbone-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fishbone-720x689.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fishbone.jpg 1393w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fishbone Bistro is easy to find with their bright red awning<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pub food always seems to be a crowd favourite. From traditional beer battered fish &amp; chips or a piled high corned beef sandwich, to fresh made burgers and of course a selection of local and imported beer, <a href=\"http:\/\/earlpub.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Earl of Whitchurch<\/strong><\/a> is the place to be. Recognized with the Judge\u2019s Choice Award and People\u2019s Choice Award at The Rouge Days Cook-Off, and Voted Best Patio and Pub by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yorkregion.com\/community-static\/5440888-2014-stouffville-sun-tribune-readers-choice-winners\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sun-Tribune,<\/a> The Earl is now home to <a href=\"http:\/\/earlpub.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Clark Baker-Montgomery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2030\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EarlPatio.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2030\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2030\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EarlPatio-1024x635.jpg\" alt=\"The outdoor patio at the Earl of Whitchurch\" width=\"720\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EarlPatio-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EarlPatio-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EarlPatio-720x447.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EarlPatio.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outdoor patio at the Earl of Whitchurch<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With a fresh and innovative, globally influenced menu, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecornerhouse.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cornerhouse on Main<\/strong><\/a> has a well-earned reputation for great food, fabulous service and one of the best wine cellars in the region, all served up in a relaxed and elegant environment. In the summertime you can enjoy the rooftop patio with a perfect view of the park.<\/p>\n<p>The Cornerhouse on Main remains a favourite dining destination for locals and out-of-towners alike. In the words of one Cornerhouse guest \u2026<em>\u201c<\/em><em>Having just recently moved to Stouffville, I\u2019ve been trying several of the restaurants on Main Street. Friday past I was invited to have dinner with some friends to the Cornerhouse on Main. I must say it was a fantastic night. The food was unbelievable and the ambiance was great. I can\u2019t wait until the rooftop patio opens. I will definitely be back!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2031\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cornerhousemain.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2031\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2031\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cornerhousemain.jpg\" alt=\"Cornerhouse on Main Street\" width=\"589\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cornerhousemain.jpg 589w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cornerhousemain-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cornerhouse on Main Street<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the mood for authentic Italian cuisine \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pastaggioitalianeatery.com\/\"><strong>Pastaggio<\/strong><\/a> invites you to enjoy a casual dinner in a warm, festive atmosphere. Their self-described innovative menu offers generous portions prepared in their lively exhibition kitchen. The bottom line, expect good Italian cuisine in a family friendly environment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2032\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PastaggioStouff.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2032\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2032\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PastaggioStouff-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"For authentic Italian cuisine try Pastaggio on Main.\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PastaggioStouff-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PastaggioStouff-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PastaggioStouff-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PastaggioStouff-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PastaggioStouff.jpg 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">For authentic Italian cuisine try Pastaggio on Main.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Whatever you\u2019re in mood for you can find it on <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/stouffmain\" target=\"_blank\">Main Street<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From fast food to five-star dining, with dozens of inviting coffee shops, bistros and\u00a0restaurants to choose from, and all designed to appeal to every palette and budget, you\u2019ll quickly find that you don\u2019t have to be a foodie to appreciate the outstanding dining diversity found along downtown Stouffville\u2019s ever-popular Main Street.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2013\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PaceXWalkingXMap.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2013\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2013\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PaceXWalkingXMap-1024x613.jpg\" alt=\"A walking map of downtown Stouffville\" width=\"720\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PaceXWalkingXMap-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PaceXWalkingXMap-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PaceXWalkingXMap-720x431.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A walking map of downtown Stouffville<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a small town, Stouffville has a surprising number of quality restaurants and bistros, with many of the best found right in the heart of downtown. 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