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Kid Food Nation
Kid Food Nation runs an eight week kids cooking program in Grand Bend starting September 9, 2026, meeting 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at 69 Main Street East for children ages 7 to 12. The program costs $75 with all supplies included, and registration inquiries can be directed to Sarah at skiernan@bgcsarnia.com or 519-337-3651.
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Weekly limited-availability menu
The Cheese Wedge is running a limited availability menu for the week of Sept 9 to Sept 12, 2026 featuring cheese balls and dips ready for pickup Wednesday, Chef Meals for Thursday pickup, and a walk in only gourmet grilled cheese served Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM. Quantities are limited, so pre-order online or call 519 491-1199 to secure your order.
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Chef Joe fall events
Chef Joe Paquette hosts four ticketed chef table evenings at The Cheese Wedge starting September 10, featuring Truffle, Tenderloin and Toast followed by Italian, seafood and French themed menus. Each dinner begins at 6 PM, seating is limited, tickets are priced from $95 to $110 and reservations are available at the linked event page. Bring your own wine and book early to secure a seat.
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Gourmet Grilled Cheese Pop-up at Point Brewing Co.
The Cheese Wedge is hosting a gourmet grilled cheese pop up at Point Brewing Co. on September 10, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Stop by for elevated comfort food and craft beer while joining the community in showing support.
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Chef Events at The Cheese Wedge
The Cheese Wedge is hosting a series of chef curated multi course events in September through November with Chef Doug Wong and Chef Joe Paquette. Highlights include Zanzibar Spice Island, Canadian Bounty, That’s Amore Italian evening, The Coastal Table seafood night, Dim Sum Lunch, An Evening of French Elegance, and Truffle Tenderloin on November 5. Tickets are limited, view menus and reserve at thecheesewedge.ca/events-calendar.
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September Chef’s Table lineup
The Cheese Wedge hosts a curated September Chef's Table series with Chef Doug Wong, running September 11 to September 27 and featuring themed nights like Zanzibar Spice Island, Canadian Bounty, Louisiana, Mexican Fusion, Sunday Brunch, and Dim Sum Lunch. Seats are limited, call 519-491-1199 or visit the event calendar to reserve your spot.
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Harvest pear brew
Kombucha Hound is offering Harvest pear brew, a slightly sweet and tart kombucha finished with a ginger kick, using locally grown pears from the farm. Try a can at their booth at Mike Weir Park during Rotary Art In The Park Sarnia on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
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Rotary Art In The Park appearance
Kombucha Hound will be at Rotary Art In The Park in Mike Weir Park, Sarnia on September 12, offering a seasonal canned brew made with locally grown pears and farm ingredients. The kombucha is slightly sweet, tart, and finished with a ginger kick; stop by to grab a can and say hello.
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Season 15 — Final Weeks & Labour Day Weekend at Dockside
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside is packing its final weeks of Season 15 with Labour Day Weekend programming: Saturday live music with Weezy, Sunday oysters with Shucker Daddy, and a Tuesday Mimosa Brunch that marks the last breakfast service of the season. The kitchen is bringing back Chicken Tenders and Freezer Meals, and the season closes with a blow out party on September 18, the last day of Season 15.
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Last Sunday Brunch of the Season
Dockside at Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside is wrapping its Sunday brunch service for the season with final brunch seatings at 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM across the coming Sunday, Labour Day Monday, and Back-to-School Tuesday. Doors open at 9, with Caesars, mimosas, Huevos, and Shucker Daddy oysters arriving at 2:00 PM, and the season culminates in a Blowout day on September 18.
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Vietnamese Beef Noodle Bowl - Seasonal Menu Item
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside is serving a seasonal Vietnamese Beef Noodle Bowl with rice noodles, shaved beef, ginger spinach, bean sprouts, fresh herbs, crunchy peanuts, and lime. The cafe says there are five weeks left in the season from the August 14 post, making this a perfect patio lunch while it lasts. Head to Dockside for a bright, savory bowl built for sunny afternoons.
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Chicken Florentine Sandwich
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside is featuring a Chicken Florentine Sandwich today, a baked garlic hoagie filled with roasted chicken, sautéed spinach, caramelized onions, creamy Alfredo and Swiss cheese, served with a side. The cafe is closing its season in three weeks on 2026-09-18, so now is a great time to grab this summer lunch on the patio by the water.
