Lokal Babes — Blog

Lokal Babes | Vivek Bhatia of Big Trouble

Look out - Vivek Bhatia is one to look out for on the local food front. By day he dances through the kitchen as Jeff Beltran’s right hand man and sous chef at Low Down but by night, he’s testing recipes and building his hot sauce empire also know as Big Trouble. Vivek has a very sweet nature to him. He isn’t the loudest voice in the room but will gladly share his life’s adventures if you ask. He has a lot of great ideas and an obvious passion for cooking, pulling loads of inspiration from his mother and upbringing in India.

Lokal Babes | The Conscious Kitchen

There is a new meal delivery service comin’ to town. Meet THE CONSCIOUS KITCHEN CO ~ a prepared meal, recipe box, and grocery subscription service founded and operated by Celeste Lopreiato. Everything offered is organic, sustainably harvested + sourced and 100% plant-based. I’ll tell you from my experience, Celeste makes everything from scratch - including her take on “feta” and falafels. Both FREAKIN’ DELICIOUS.

Lokal Babes | Kasten Company

It’s all in the details when it comes to the work of Kasten Company - a local cabinet and furniture business in the Blue Mountains. Refined, gorgeous, retro, sexy and slick are other words I’d toss around to describe the handmade pieces but I’m not a professional, just someone who completely admires the work of Kasten.

Lokal BabesStefanie RichardsonJanuary 11, 2021Kasten Company, Thornbury, Blue Mountains, Lokal Digs, Collingwood, Furniture Design, Lokal BabesComment

Lokal Babes | Beauty Spot

The ladies at the Beauty Spot deserve my slow claps. Owners Olivia Legate and Catherine Dugas have opened the cutest little beauty studio to downtown Owen Sound and I’m in love! It’s worth the drive for all your aesthetic needs ~ be it brow shaping, eyelash extensions, or gel manicures.

Lokal BabesStefanie RichardsonOctober 15, 2020Owen Sound, Beauty Spot, aesthetic services, Grey County, Lokal BabesComment

Lokal Babes | Gio + Fran’s

What started as a clog vlog love affair has turned into a total friendship. I can’t get enough of Fran. From her contagious and vibrant laugh, her drool worthy eats and her passion for cooking + people - she’s the total package. Fran is co-owner of an amazing little Italian restaurant in Meaford called Gio + Frans. Decked out with a new patio, it’s the perfect spot to sip on an aperol spritz.

Lokal Babes | Crowe Leather Co.

I’m always so intrigued when I see first-hand all of the integral + fine tune details that go into making a locally made product. Crowe Leather Co., owned by Evan Finbow, is a shining example of this quality craftsmanship. He’s mega talented you‘ll see that in all of his pieces. If you can believe it, every stitch, every cut, every part of the process is handmade and done by Evan himself.

Lokal Babes | Primitive Patterns

The continuous encouragement and good vibes that PP shares with their community is something that sets them apart from the rest. As a part of their collective, I personally feel challenged, supported and straight up inspired. Inspired to show up for the workout, hit that last rep, make better choices and simply move my body ~ for physical + mental health benefits. Efficient movements, focused breath work and a healthy mindset - all components of a solid session with Primitive Patterns.

Lokal BabesStefanie RichardsonJuly 15, 2020Primitive Patterns, Collingwood, fitnessComment

Lokal Babes | Blue Mountain Tea Co.

If you’re a tea lover, the Blue Mountain Tea Co. in Collingwood, ON is your one-stop shop for all your tea needs. Katherine (Owner) has not only recently underwent a mini renovation (for easy and safe shopping) but has managed to keep the store packed with a wide selection of loose leaf tea, filters, pots + fun accessories. I tell ya, she’s a gem.

Lokal BabesStefanie RichardsonJuly 6, 2020Blue Mountain Tea Co., Collingwood, Lokal Digs, local business, shop localComment

Lokal Babes | Miller Island

Pastel pink and purple, ceramic table lamps, wicker everything ~ Miller Island babes! Miller Island is hands down one of the best little shops in Creemore, On. Travis (owner) curates an ongoing collection of amazing vintage + thrifted finds. One step into his shop and you’ll immediately see floating hearts.

Lokal BabesStefanie RichardsonJune 30, 2020Creemore, Ontario vintage, Miller Island, Lokal Babes, Lokal DigsComment

Lokal Babes | Black Bellows

Ever-changing brew flavours, a fun and quirky dining hall and THE COOLEST patio coming soon. That’d sum up Black Bellows in a sentence. I had never met the owners pre-lokal babes and figured it was about time. Read on to learn more about the 3 fellows behind this operation.