Andrew Coppolino

I am a Waterloo Region based food writer and broadcaster. See me on Rogers TV "Daytime." Listen to me on CBC-KW 89.1 Waterloo Region. Visit me at www.waterlooregioneats.com.

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Why you should think of the dishwasher when you tip

The work is low-paying, hard and, above all, dirty, but a good dishwasher can make or break a restaurant, Andrew Coppolino writes.

Recognize these hard-working folks ...

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Andrew Coppolino: Rising bread sales stoke artisanal bakeries

Waterloo region has seen a resurgence of local, artisanal bakers and a rise in bread sales, says food columnist Andrew Coppolino.

The best bread in southwestern Ontario!

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Restaurant owners love Valentine's Day, says Andrew Coppolino

Valentine's Day ranks in the top three revenue generators for the food and beverage industry every year along with New Year's Eve and Mother's Day. Depending on where it falls during the week, it can take top spot, food columnist Andrew Coppolino says.

“Happy Valentine’s Day, restaurants!”

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My pistachio fetish:http://www.waterlooregioneats.com/my-pistachio-fetish/

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Andrew Coppolino looks at Conestoga College's new culinary expansion

Conestoga College's Culinary Arts and Hospitality program expansion is a boost to region's food and hospitality sector.

This is good for the food/beverage and hospitality sector in the region.

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Meatloaf ... a favourite food pick from 2016! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/andrew-coppolino-s-16-favourite-waterloo-region-dishes-in-2016-1.3924266

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https://soundcloud.com/waterlooregioneats/rob-theodosiou-talks-about-the-new-abe-erb

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Post-drinking “food cures” ... http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/kitchener-waterloo-andrew-coppolino-food-cures-hangover-1.3916612

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Champagne and sparkling wine talk ...

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Some new restaurant openings in Waterloo Region: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/andrew-coppolino-new-restaurants-1.3898736

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Tasting notes and a chat with Chef Darnell Gregg http://www.waterlooregioneats.com/finding-his-voice-darnell-gregg-at-fistro-bistro-cambridge/

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Andrew Coppolino's picks for food-themed Christmas gifts

From a good old cup for your Moscow Mule cocktail, to a toaster that can print your name, here are CBC K-W food columnist Andrew Coppolino's picks for Christmas gifts.

Some gift ideas ...

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Phone apps set to help fight food waste: Andrew Coppolino

Phone apps that pair restaurants with excess food and hungry consumers might be one of the solutions to fighting food waste, writes columnist Andrew Coppolino.

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A chat with Cafe Pyrus, organic, sustainable, responsible sourcing ...

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Andrew Coppolino: 'terroir' not just wine term any more

At a recent event at Niagara College, food columnist Andrew Coppolino learned why the terroir of beef - the conditions under which cattle are raised - matters to your tastebuds.

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A chat with Wendi Yates and her passion for cheese.