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Tang's Chow Mein
Tang's Chow Mein at Tang's China House is a popular Cantonese style dish featuring chicken, BBQ pork, shrimp, and vegetables in a light sauce over pan fried egg noodles. The noodles offer a mix of crispy and soft textures, making this a repeat order for many guests. If you are looking for a reliable crowd favorite, this is a strong choice.
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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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Gai Choy Noodles with Chicken
Tang's China House has launched Gai Choy Noodles with Chicken as the first of four Fall Specials, available now for dine in only. This savory rice noodle bowl features chicken and vegetables and is part of a limited seasonal rollout, with Special #2 arriving Saturday.
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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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Zanzibar: Spice Island
Chef Doug Wong hosts two limited-seat events at The Cheese Wedge Chef's Table: Zanzibar: Spice Island on September 11 at 6:00 p.m. for $135 per person, and an elevated Sunday Brunch on September 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for $55 per person. Both experiences are BYOB/Wine, include chef commentary, and require reservations via phone or the Cheese Wedge events page.
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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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Sunday Brunch
Enjoy Chef Doug Wong’s elevated Sunday Brunch at The Cheese Wedge Chef’s Table on Sunday, September 13 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM for $55 per person. Expect gourmet Eggs Benedict, fresh fruit with meringue, a BYOB/Wine policy, and an intimate dining experience with very limited seats. Call 519-491-1199 or book online to reserve your place.
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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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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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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.
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Dockside Chicken Tender
Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside is featuring the Dockside Chicken Tender for a limited time, with availability running through 2026-09-18. The cafe announced a 14 day countdown on September 4, so swing by before the final day to try this seasonal offering.
