{"id":2229,"date":"2015-09-17T13:36:51","date_gmt":"2015-09-17T13:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geraniumhomes.com\/blog\/?p=2229"},"modified":"2015-10-02T18:25:59","modified_gmt":"2015-10-02T18:25:59","slug":"porthopedining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/porthopedining\/","title":{"rendered":"Dining&#8217;s Always a Pleasure in Port Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/porthopedining.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/porthopedining-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dining in Port Hope\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/porthopedining-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/porthopedining-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/porthopedining-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/porthopedining-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/porthopedining.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the many things that makes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.porthope.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Port Hope<\/a> such a treat for tourists and residents alike is the vibrant <a href=\"http:\/\/visitporthope.ca\/shopping\" target=\"_blank\">downtown<\/a>. From visiting boutique shops and antique galleries to tasting unique cuisines, it&#8217;s no secret that there\u2019s always plenty to see and do.\u00a0The <a href=\"http:\/\/visitporthope.ca\/dine\" target=\"_blank\">dining<\/a> selection in downtown Port Hope provides even more character to the town\u2019s already flourishing culture.<\/p>\n<p>There are tons of cultural delights to tempt your taste buds; and for the second installment of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/tag\/port-hope-series\/\" target=\"_blank\">Port Hope series<\/a>, we thought we\u2019d treat you to a sampling of the many restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re in the mood to taste authentic Asian cuisine then (tongue twister alert) <a href=\"http:\/\/tasteofbualaithai.wix.com\/best-thai-food\" target=\"_blank\">Bualai Taste of Thai<\/a> is the place to go! From appetizers to entrees there is Thai food for the entire family. Voted People&#8217;s Choice Award for best authentic Asian cuisine in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.northumberlandcounty.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Northumberland County<\/a> three years in a row, Bualai Taste of Thai is a local favourite.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2240\" style=\"width: 811px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BualaiTasteThai.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2240\" class=\"wp-image-2240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BualaiTasteThai.jpg\" alt=\"Photos courtesy of Bualai Taste of Thai website\" width=\"801\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BualaiTasteThai.jpg 916w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BualaiTasteThai-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BualaiTasteThai-720x563.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photos courtesy of Bualai Taste of Thai website<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For over 40 years <a href=\"www.jimsporthope.ca\" target=\"_blank\">Jim\u2019s Pizzeria &amp; Spaghetti House<\/a> has been located in the heart of Port Hope&#8217;s\u00a0downtown core. Jim\u2019s is always busy with guests and it\u2019s no surprise with the amazing pizza they produce. \u00a0Their patio is inviting and their location is great for cyclists as the pizzeria is on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.waterfronttrail.org\/port-hope\" target=\"_blank\">Waterfront Trail.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2233\" style=\"width: 523px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/jimsza.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2233\" class=\"wp-image-2233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/jimsza.png\" alt=\"jimsza\" width=\"513\" height=\"407\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A great photo of Jim&#8217;s Pizzeria from their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jimspizza\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re craving local, organic produce and meats then you must try one of Port Hope\u2019s newest restaurants, <a href=\"http:\/\/porthope-cravingz.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cravingz.<\/a> They offer local, organic meat dishes, as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten free alternatives.\u00a0 Their menu is filled with fresh ingredients, a delicious tapas selection and daily entrees. Of course the healthy options are perfect for any Sunday brunch or lunch meal. Just talking about it will have you craving Cravingz.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2244\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cravingcafe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2244\" class=\"wp-image-2244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cravingcafe.jpg\" alt=\"Cravingz Cafe in Port Hope\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cravingcafe.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cravingcafe-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cravingcafe-720x540.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2244\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cravingz Cafe is one of Port Hope&#8217;s newest restaurants.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Looking for something a little crazy?\u00a0 Stop by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dreamerscafe.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dreamers\u2019 Caf\u00e9<\/a>, home of the Crazy Cookie. Owner Roger Bernard gladly admits he&#8217;s a dreamer; hence the name for the business. And it shows in his creations. His dessert foods are large and extravagant, and his caf\u00e9 menu includes delicious twists on the normal bistro fare. (Example chicken sandwich with pecans, cranberries and maple syrup).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2235\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dreamers-cafe.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"http:\/\/media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-s\/03\/2f\/0a\/d1\/dreamers-cafe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2235\" class=\"wp-image-2235 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dreamers-cafe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dreamers-cafe.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/dreamers-cafe-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dreamy view of Dreamers cafe.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you take a short walk to the other side of the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ganaraska_River\" target=\"_blank\">Ganny<\/a>\u201d you\u2019ll be in luck.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ca\/Restaurants-g499290-Port_Hope_Ontario.html\" target=\"_blank\">Trip Advisor<\/a> rates the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.olympusburger.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Olympus Burger<\/a>, on Mill Street South the number 1 restaurant in Port Hope. \u00a0Self proclaimed Food of the Gods, you can&#8217;t help but smile at their menu. \u00a0With burgers like the Zeus, Titan, Achilles or the King Midas the Olympus Burger is delicious fun for the whole family.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2241\" style=\"width: 731px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/OLYMPUSBURGER2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2241\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/OLYMPUSBURGER2.jpg\" alt=\"These tasty photos are from the Olympus Burger Facebook page.\" width=\"721\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/OLYMPUSBURGER2.jpg 721w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/OLYMPUSBURGER2-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/OLYMPUSBURGER2-720x629.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">These tasty photos are from the Olympus Burger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/olympusburgerporthope\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Those looking for a more traditional meal, rich in culture will enjoy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackbeans.ca\" target=\"_blank\">Black Beans Steakhouse and Lounge<\/a> \u2018s relaxed vibe. Known for its intimate dining experience and robust bar area, Black Beans\u2019 menu repeatedly adds an interesting twist to a simplistic dish (example \u201cRoasted Jalapeno Caesar\u201d).\u00a0 Well worth a road trip to try all the delicious entrees and decadent desserts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2237\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/blackbeanssteakhouse.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2237\" class=\" wp-image-2237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/blackbeanssteakhouse.jpg\" alt=\"Black Beans Steakhouse &amp; Lounge \" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/blackbeanssteakhouse.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/blackbeanssteakhouse-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/blackbeanssteakhouse-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black Beans Steakhouse &amp; Lounge<\/p><\/div>\n<p>From traditional to international cuisines, dining in downtown Port Hope is a true delight. \u00a0Take a stroll downtown and you&#8217;ll soon realize why the merchants and restaurants are so proud to be\u00a0named the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/porthope\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Preserved Main Street<\/a>. Isn&#8217;t it time you discovered Port Hope?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the many things that makes Port Hope such a treat for tourists and residents alike is the vibrant downtown. From visiting boutique shops and antique galleries to tasting unique cuisines, it&#8217;s no secret that there\u2019s always plenty to see and do. 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