For the month of October, participating downtown restaurants will feature an over the top mac + che
Get your foodie on this October at the Peterborough Mac + Cheese Festival. Explore a delicious, one-of-a-kind menagerie of ooey gooey mac + cheese creations on offer at participating downtown restaurants. Help us settle once and for all who makes the best mac + cheese in downtown Ptbo. Vote for your favourite www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com to vote for your favourite mac.
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**Drumroll please** The winners for this years Mac and Cheese fest are - a TIE for first place with and in the lead!
Second place is .0 with their spinach dip Mac!
And third place is the with the sweet potato Mac!
You all really spread the love around this year PTBO friends! So many amazing comfort foods to try. We will see you all again next year 😘 🧀
**Drumroll please** The winners for this years Mac and Cheese fest are - a TIE for first place with and in the lead!
Second place is .0 with their spinach dip Mac!
And third place is the with the sweet potato Mac!
You all really spread the love around this year PTBO friends! So many amazing comfort foods to try. We will see you all again next year 😘 🧀
The El (P) and Capra Toro share the Peterborough Mac + Cheese Festival crown | kawarthaNOW
By kawarthaNOW. Online votes give the two downtown restaurants the win for their classic mac and cheese dishes, with Champs and the Black Horse coming in second and third.
Carbs on Carbs for this lil samich from (and the more carbs the better, if you ask us).
Grilled Cheese is ooey gooey goodness, packed with cheese, mac n' cheese and pulled pork for a sando experience unlike any other.
A little less than a week left. So get out there and try all the macs on your list while you can!
Pictured here is the delightful Creamy 3-Cheese Chorizo Beer Mac from
Creamy beer sauce made with easy times lager from Ganaraska brewing, provolone and gruyere cheese with chorizo sausage crumble. Baked with monterey jack and topped with a crispy season panko crumb. Served with jalapeño cornbread.
Nateure's Plate’s Mac n' Please hits ALL the right spots, making our mouths water with it’s umami flavour profile. It’s garnished with garlic-panko crumble and Parmesan, served up with some fresh garlic bread. This crowd pleasing plant-based mac n cheese will wow even your non-vegan pals!
Check out The Cheese and How Cute R We board from Amandala's
Everyone loves a charcuterie board! From time to time you see the introduction of new trends (butter boards, dessert boards)... but how about a board that includes some Mac & Cheese?! Chef Simon of Amandalas put a spin on the classic meat and cheese board with all the fixings.
Indulge in this shareable dish which features a panko crusted five cheese mac and cheese ball, served with a housemade braised brisket sausage, granny smith apple and tomatillo antipasto, a side of slow roasted tomatoes and a crusty bread to accompany it (because that's just the way to go).
Another fusion of two iconic comfort foods… The No Eff'n Way Mac Burger 🤩 from
Dive into the BrickHouse Mac Burger with house made mac 'n' cheese, topped with cheddar cheese & a mountain of crispy hickory sticks. There’s just no effin’ way you’ll want to miss out on this one!
Last year’s winner Sam's Place - The Best Samwiches in Town is back again for another round with a new epic sammy to steal all your carb loving hearts.
Roasted red pepper and mortadella mac and cheese loaf. Grilled up on fresh sourdough bread with provolone cheese and calabrese salami.
Crepes of Wrath has answered all of your prayers and crafted the savory crepe of your dreams! 🤩💭
Mac and cheese made with gruyere and goat cheese and topped with arugula and pork belly. All grilled up on a crispy crepe. Vegetarian option also available.
has stolen our hearts with their amazing Mac + Cheese Brûlée 😋
Dive into this one-of-a-kind rotini pasta made with a creamy cauliflower cheese sauce, topped with Frico (crispy parmesan topping) and served with a crostini and tomato jam picante spread.
Nothing says “let’s party” quite like spinach dip. If you’re a fan of this classic potluck staple, you’ll want to add this one to your Mac Crawl itinerary! Trust us!
Chef Jessie from Champs took her classic spinach dip recipe to the next level by adding an EXTRA (you heard that right) three cheeses and transformed it into a Mac and Cheese delight you won’t want to miss.
BBQ’d artichokes and parm crusted broccoli swirled with spinach and 7 cheeses 🤤 Also served with pita bread and tortilla chips for your scooping needs!
You could share? But you won’t want to.
https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/
If you asked us what would be two of the most ⭐️iconic⭐️ comfort foods in existence, we would certainly tell you that poutine and Mac and Cheese are in the top five. Best part? Whistle Stop Cafe has you covered. Of course they do!
Dive into Whistle Stop's glorious mac and cheese inspired poutine. A classic poutine with all the regular fixings topped with jalapenos, bacon, nacho cheese sauce and a magnificent deep-fried mac and cheese ball. This poutine is sure to be your new go-to carbtastic comfort food.
Photos from Dr. J's Bbq & Brews's post
“Holey Macaroni!”, we exclaimed to ourselves when we saw the lineup for Mac and Cheese Fest 2022 😯
This just so happens to be what Tragically Dipped Donut named their delicious Mac and Cheese donut. Yes you read that right 😳
A donut-shaped macaroni & cheese, packed with so much delicious ooey gooey goodness, you'd never know it was gluten-free! This cheesy miracle is rolled in a doritos crust and deep fried, then drizzled with hot honey. Served on its own or with a steaming bowl of oven-roasted tomato soup.
Visit www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com to scout out your adventure!
Mac and Cheese and a game night? Need we say more? If that doesn’t sum up fall comfort in a nutshell, we don’t know what does! You can’t miss out on ‘s delectable Mactoberfest. Dive into this epic fall inspired mac and cheese dish seasoned with celery root & caraway, crispy fried onions, bratwurst sausage and drizzled with a beer and mustard cream. Topped with an herb and rye crust crumble. You can just SEE the flavour on this one! 😍
The McThirsty's McTastic Mac is back!
That one is just so fun to say (we’re big fans of alliteration) but it’s even more fun to eat 😉 Smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, aged cheddar, and bacon, topped with a panko crust- this crowd pleasing dish definitely slaps.👏👋
Let’s kick off hump day with this absolutely delectable classic Mac, why don’t we?
Baked Birra Fromagio. Made with fusilli and prosciutto, with a 3 year old aged cheddar, smoked mozzarella and beer amoretti 🤤 Amore is right! Love at first sight.
This beauty is topped with more mozzarella and house made focaccia bread crumbs. Don’t miss out on this one!
While you're out on the town delighting in your cheesy adventures, you will certainly want to indulge in this glorious vegan (AND gluten free) mac from The Food Forest. 1000% comfort in a bowl.
Made with organic brown rice noodles and smothered in a deliciously creamy house-made vegan cheese sauce, broccoli, and topped with a nutritional yeast crumble- this plant-based mac is sure to satisfy all of your carbtastic cravings!
Visit https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/ to find our Mac Map!
Remember back in the day when Tim
Hortons did their soup in a bread bowl? And we all came together as Canadians to share our love for edible bowls, because that rocks. Dr. J's Bbq & Brews is creating magic with their Mac in a waffle bowl, I mean wow!
This cheeky spin on the chicken and waffles will take your tastebuds on an epic adventure. Jam packed with smoked chicken, grammy j's homemade mac, fresh broccoli and topped with house seasoned panko breadcrumbs all bundled up in a delightful waffle bowl.
How does Sunday night takeout sound? 🤤 Cozy up tonight with some cheesy comfort food. Everything else can wait until tomorrow 😉
Here’s a Thai twist on mac and cheese! Dive into this fusion bowl from with panko breaded mac and cheese balls served atop a tasty Thai salad. You won’t want to miss out on this one!
Mac and cheese fest is officially in full swing! La Mesita Restaurante will be cooking up their El Diablo Mac and Cheese this month.
Inspired by Martin’s inferno salsa. Spicy mac and cheese with jalapeños and chorizo sausage, fresh pico de gallo and sour cream.
Spice level can be altered upon request 🔥
Visit www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com to view all of this years entries as well as the Mac Map. You might even find yourself a recipe or two 😉
Mac and Cheese Fest. Starts. TOMORROW. Whose ready to dig in? Next up is the Dirty Butter Chicken Mac and Cheese from Who can beat this? 😍
Chef Om is making the ultimate fusion mac featuring a luscious house-made cheese sauce and healthy dollop of butter chicken, creating an aromatic and tangy flavour profile that will have you transported to taste-town. 🤤
Mac and Cheese fest starts SATURDAY and we are ready to get our cheese on! View our Mac Map on our website www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com to start planning your epic carb tour.
First up is The Black Horse Pub and Restaurant with their glorious sweet potato Mac. Indulge in this classic four cheese mac with a sweet potato kick 🤤topped with crispy sweet potatoes and chives.
Sams Place has been crowned our first ever Mac + Cheese Champion!
Over the past month Peterborough has salivated and revelled in our cheesy festivities - casting over 500 votes to find the city’s top Mac and Cheese cheese dish. In the end, it was the humble sandwich that took the crown 👑.
Congrats on your epic Jalapeño Bacon Mac + Cheeswich proved that carbs are best served with even more carbs.
Jalapeño Bacon Mac + Cheesewich for the win 🥇 🎉 🤙
Sam's Place has been crowned our first ever Mac + Cheese Champion.
Over this past month Ptbo has salivated and revelled in our cheesy festivities- casting over 500 votes to find the city's top mac and cheese dish. In the end, it was the humble sandwich that took the crown 👑
Congrats Sam's Place - The Best Samwiches in Town your epic Jalapeño Bacon Mac + Cheesewich proved that carbs are best served with even more carbs.
Jalapeño Bacon Mac + Cheesewich for the win 🎉🤙
It isn’t over yet folks! You have until Sunday to go out and try the glorious macs. Get them before they’re gone, and don’t forget to vote for your favourite!
https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/
Do not forget to vote for your fave Mac and Cheese! It’s up to YOU to determine who is going to reign supreme 👍🏻😎
✨click the voting link below ✨
https://ptbomacandcheesefest.wishpondpages.com/vote-contest/
Who will be The Boro’s Mac boss for 2021?
If you haven’t found time to get out and try all the macs yet, not to worry. There are 13 days left of our wonderfully cheesy festival, and that’s almost two weeks left for you to decide who will reign supreme. 🏆 💪 🧀
So don’t forget to VOTE! ✅
Donation bins for kawartha food share are also still set up at each participating restaurant if you are able to donate any non-perishable items 🙌🏻
✨Voting link in bio ✨
https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/
One Eighty's East Coast MacLobster
Lobster makes everything better🤩. Dive into this delicious lobster bacon mac brimming with cheesy goodness, topped with an Italian breadcrumb panko crumble and a little franks for extra kick!
https://180hunter.com/
https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/
Taso's Chicago Style Deep Dish Mac n Cheeza 😍
Dive into this one-of-a-kind Chicago style deep dish mac + cheese pizza with a spicy chorizo sausage, porchetta, and jalapeno kick, topped with three delicious cheeses and a garlic parm crusted panko.
https://m.facebook.com/tasosptbo/
https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/
Nateure's Plate 🌱plant-based Mac n Please 😍
Nateure's Plate Mac n Please hits all the right spots with its umami flavour profile. This crowd pleasing plant-based mac n cheese will wow even your non-vegan pals.
https://nateuresplate.com/
https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/
Thanks CHEX News for coming out on a mini dishcrawl with us!
'We have a gambit of various mac and cheeses,' said communications manager Hillary Flood. 'We are talking classic, adventurous macs and fancy ones too.'
The weather is getting a little cooler and we are preparing for our weekend activities to look a bit different as we transition to a new season. Thankfully we have the Mac and cheese fest! The perfect comfort food to enjoy dining in or to take home. We would even say it pairs pretty well with a movie night or Netflix binging session.
https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/
Treat yourself or a loved one to Amandala's Bringing Sexy Mac 😍
A chef Simon mac + cheese festival exclusive. Indulge in a rich creamy, seven cheese sauce, tossed with crab and macaroni, served in a bacon collar, topped with tempura fried cauliflower and edamame, complimented by a fire roasted poblano pepper and tomato compote.
https://amandalas.ca/
https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/
Take a trip down memory lane with the Dirty Hamburger Helper Mac 😍
This Hamburger Helper inspired mac and cheese is definitely one to remember. Dig into a bowl of nostalgia with this Dirty Burger exclusive mac and cheese chock-full of beef crumbles, dirty cheese sauce, red peppers, finished in a delicious chili garlic oil with a healthy garnish of spring onions.
http://thedirtyburger.ca
https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/
Our mouths are watering for McThirsty's McTastic Mac
No need to mess with a classic especially when it comes to McThirsty's McTastic Mac. Smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, aged cheddar, and bacon, topped with a panko crust- this crowd pleasing dish definitely slaps.
https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/
https://www.mcthirstys-pint.com/
We're talk'n carbs on carbs on carbs with this epic Mac & Cheeswich from Sam's Place - The Best Samwiches in Town . A loving homage to the classic mac- this cheesewich has all the fixings. A sammy grilled to absolute perfection on sourdough with American cheddar, jalapeño, bacon and of course cheddar mac & cheese with a potato chip crust.
Don’t forget to vote for your fave!
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http://wshe.es/a4wl0C3T
http://www.samsplace.ca
Feast your eyes upon Pizza Bodega's Double Smoked Mac n Cheeza 👌🏻😍
Grab a slice of this one-of-a-kind cheeza. We're talk'n thin crust Bodega style pizza with a homemade mac n cheese sauce, double smoked spicy capicola ham, fior di latte, parmesan roasted garlic crema, a healthy sprinkle of cheddar cheese, topped with a Cheetos crumble.
https://www.pizzabodega.ca/
The BrickHouse is coming in hot with their No Eff'n Way Mac Burger 🍔 🧀🤩
Dive into the BrickHouse Mac Burger with house made mac 'n' cheese, topped with cheddar cheese & a mountain of crispy hickory sticks.
http://www.brickhousecraftburger.ca
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It isn’t over yet folks! You have until Sunday to go out and try the glorious macs. Get them before they’re gone, and don’t forget to vote for your favourite! https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/ . . #ptbomacandcheesefest #macandcheese #carbscarbscarbs #cheeseplease #foodiefest #peterboroughontario #downtownptbo #peterboroughfoodie #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #kawarthanow
Do not forget to vote for your fave Mac and Cheese! It’s up to YOU to determine who is going to reign supreme 👍🏻😎 ✨click the voting link below ✨ https://ptbomacandcheesefest.wishpondpages.com/vote-contest/ . . #ptbomacandcheesefest #macandcheese #carbscarbscarbs #cheeseplease #foodiefest #peterboroughontario #downtownptbo #peterboroughfoodie #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #kawarthanow
Who will be The Boro’s Mac boss for 2021? If you haven’t found time to get out and try all the macs yet, not to worry. There are 13 days left of our wonderfully cheesy festival, and that’s almost two weeks left for you to decide who will reign supreme. 🏆 💪 🧀 So don’t forget to VOTE! ✅ Donation bins for kawartha food share are also still set up at each participating restaurant if you are able to donate any non-perishable items 🙌🏻 ✨Voting link in bio ✨ https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/ . . #ptbomacandcheesefest #macandcheese #carbscarbscarbs #cheeseplease #foodiefest #peterboroughontario #downtownptbo #peterboroughfoodie #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #kawarthanow
The weather is getting a little cooler and we are preparing for our weekend activities to look a bit different as we transition to a new season. Thankfully we have the Mac and cheese fest! The perfect comfort food to enjoy dining in or to take home. We would even say it pairs pretty well with a movie night or Netflix binging session. https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/ . . #ptbomacandcheesefest #macandcheese #carbscarbscarbs #cheeseplease #foodiefest #peterboroughontario #downtownptbo #peterboroughfoodie #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #kawarthanow
As you’re gearing up for your weekend Mac crawl, or getting takeout, don’t say we didn’t warn you. Stretchy pants are highly recommended for the month of October. There are 18 brilliant Mac and Cheese dishes to try here in the Boro, so it’s best to be prepared 😉 . . . #ptbomacandcheesefest #macandcheese #carbscarbscarbs #cheeseplease #foodiefest #peterboroughontario #downtownptbo #peterboroughfoodie #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #kawarthanow
A reminder that there are donation bins for Kawartha Food Share set up at all 18 restaurants for all of October! For a full list of all restaurants in the fest visit: https://www.ptbomacandcheesefest.com/
October FIRST! That’s the day PTBO Mac and Cheese fest kicks off 🎉. That’s THIS FRIDAY! If you’re having a bad case of the Monday’s, you don’t need to reach for those cheesy motivational quotes to get you through it (well if you do that’s okay). But we have something that’s a bit more fun. You’re probably already thinking about the weekend💭. So we thought we’d give you a little something to look forward to 🙌🏽. . . . #ptbomacandcheesefest #macandcheese #carbscarbscarbs #cheeseplease #foodiefest #peterboroughontario #downtownptbo #peterboroughfoodie #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #kawarthanow
** Asking for a friend** Getting your Mac to go during the fest is a great way to take a piece of heaven home with you. The options are endless when it comes to takeout. Eat it on the couch, your bed, your porch, or even your dining table 😉. We don’t condone eating it during a zoom meeting though, it could get weird. . . . #ptbomacandcheesefest #macandcheese #carbscarbscarbs #cheeseplease #foodiefest #peterboroughontario #downtownptbo #peterboroughfoodie #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #kawarthanow
We do too, Stanley. We do too. 🧀 🤤 It’s officially Fall now. Pumpkin spice is in full gear, and we’re more than ready to get our cheese on with the best comfort food imaginable. OCTOBER 1st is creeping up on us, so we hope you’re as excited as we are. 🙌🏼 . . . #ptbomacandcheesefest #macandcheese #carbscarbscarbs #cheeseplease #foodiefest #peterboroughontario #downtownptbo #peterboroughfoodie #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #kawarthanow
✨ Anything is pastable ✨ 👍. Just a little over a week until the fest starts and there will be plenty to explore at the Ptbo Mac and Cheese fest! It’s getting very close and there are 18 different dishes worth getting excited about 🤩 . . . . #ptbomacandcheesefest #peterboroughontario #downtownptbo #kawarthalakes #kawarthanow #kawarthapeeps #ptbocanada #peterboroughfoodie #carbscarbscarbs #macandcheese #cheeseplease #foodiefest
When that bubbling, gooey, hot cheesy Mac is ready to eat … there is no better feeling in the world. No matter how you cook it up, it’s hands down one of the best comfort foods. We can all agree. Pretty soon we will all be able to have this feeling since there are 18 delicious Mac and Cheeses to try 🤩 . . #ptbomacandcheesefest #macandcheese #peterboroughontario #downtownptbo #carbscarbscarbs #cheeseplease #foodiefest #peterboroughfood
It’s Monday morning, and maybe you’re already dreaming of the weekend. Or maybe you’re dreaming about surfing on a riptide of cheese 🧀. Either way, we’re not judging you. We may not be able to provide you with enough cheese to swim in or surf on, but we will get you pretty close. After all, sweet dreams are made of cheese and who are we to diss a Brie? . . . #ptbomacandcheesefest #peterboroughontario #downtownptbo #carbscarbscarbs #macandcheese #surfsup #cheeseplease #kawarthalakes #peterboroughfoodie #foodiefest #canadianfoodies
You can cook your own way. You can call it another provolonely day 🎶
It’s not as easy as it sounds, we know. They’re a tough act to follow.
Shakespeare asked this when building his cheese plate. We think it’s pretty Gouda for parties. 😉
We promise you this 🥳
There are going to be so many incredible dishes for you to try, including plant based options 😋 and many unique spins on the classic dish we all know and love. There will be something for everyone, so you feta not forget. Save the date and explore some fantastic carb-heavy cuisine in downtown Peterborough in October 🍽 😋 🥳.
Who can throw down the best Mac and Cheese in the city’s most central boro? Help us settle this age old question once and for all! For the month of October downtown restaurants will be fixing up their own Mac and Cheese and we need YOUR help to determine whose Mac will reign supreme 💪
