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The teachers by training are proud to (all their business a social venture, promoting good health and environ- ment new more Bi Bolt VitiiAsAr them [it move into their newly renr btiilt some strong relationships Amy also believes it's a move- the comer and be on their own. Or "elm/m to stuff mated spat e and the loyal clienr with local producers and aren't ment that is here to stay. and Seven you can come in here and have V ' tele have followed afraid to show off those social conr Shores is doing its pan to support conversations with other cus» toiling \oiir passion and fol l \t‘n on a rainy Wednesday nations. and promote it. tomers and build that sense of ‘ F lowing it has seen Waterloos afternoon the mini is hopping as “lt's become so big." said Amy, “We try to get ourselves out into community." Seven \liore llrban Market people is†down and use the free ‘lzven a lot of the local restaurants the community.†she said as they Once inside don't forget the and (ate turn from a small lliltlllttL \\lll while eiitmtttg fresh-baked are goingthat way. also offer a boardroom space for scones or some of the other fresh tompam min a thriving hot spill strawberry scones “They're sourcing local which is meetings and a marketplace for menu items that Seven Shores has telehrating the local food move "the opportunity came tip and something we should all be doing local artists and musicians. “We become known for in the commu. ment at the former (it‘nt‘lillltln X we said this is it.†said Sean. “it's a now." feel to build a community you nity. . Vld('() Store Ititalltill on Regina beautiful space. Not only does that ensure the need to do that and we try to The Esters won't let you forget Street. “There's a great “he and a great freshest and best tasting products. reconnect people and host discus» either. using social media to tell Sean and Amy Aster started out community in this area and we it guarantees the local pipeline of sinus and talks to bring people people when something is fresh as educators but have moved the thought we'd bea great fit.†products will continue and together.†out of the oven. or when there is a conversation about making a dif the listers are proud to call expand. Beyond the ecological impact. run on their favourite treat. fetence in the world from the [lit'll business a social venture. “We have the world’s best food.†there’s something else that has “We offer gluten-free and vegan classroom to a bigger laboratory focusing on the environment and a he said. “Waterloo Region has it all. become a secret to their success as options, and with an open kitchen that serves fair trade coffee and tommttinent to natural health. "You get inspired when you see they‘ve carved out a niche in a where everything is made fresh, foodstuffs snorted froiri ltK al pro An example was the rt‘purpos what‘s available from them and thriving, dynamic and changing the whole menu is open to any tltit ers The» hit on that Winning mg of the former video shelves you can bring it in here." uptown Waterloo. they're personâ€" kind of dietary needs.‘ said Sean, . formula \\llllt' opt-rating .i small ttom t.t~iier.itioii \ and turning it Amy said people constantly able and the staff they employ “People know they can come here l tale lust (ltl\\ll the street featuring lllllt .i new ( otiitit-t toninient to them about the taste embrace that community cafe feel and they'll know what's in their ‘ .i utenu inspired by lllt'aji‘ltttlllt‘fl lhe lot a] food movement and of the food they offer. “It tastes for everybody who walks in the food. .itiil their produt is and found thm soon in): products from lot til farm great' they say. and they Can't door. 'Everything is tried and tested quit kly outgrew the space as i ll\ er». is firmly established now. btit believe the nutrition it provides," “Our staff are our ambassa- v I made sure and so did our kids innit-rs clamoured for more when the [islets were just getting she said. “And their realizing that dors." said Sean. "They get to know and our staff.†'We'vc always had a great rela \ltlllt'tl with their first tale in 2008 although there‘s a price difference. people and get informed You can follow them on Twuter ‘ timislitp With otir customer base." the com ept was novel they‘re really getting what they “They listen to our customers or Fact-book at Seven Shores or l said Sean "We’ve always respond I iistotners have her litttt‘ â€Hit it paid for and we incorporate it into what we check out their website at ed to their feedback. and we make more sophistit ateti about what "The quality anti the taste ofthe do here." ' www.mvenshorestradingxom sure to keep their favourites on the cmctlv local food means and there product means that there is "People come here to do differ They're are also branching otit menu " is no green washing gotng on at absolutely no ttittiparison. so the ent things. It's a social place. it's a into catering and will be operating lhat s \‘s to ll was â€at trial lot Seven ‘shores, said Amy 1 hey've price is totally justified.“ place where somebody can go into a patio when the weather permits. l 7, _ Â¥HM