Wednesday, August 18, 2021
NEW AUTOMOTIVE SHOP LEAMINGTON – Kok’s Auto has opened at 39 Oak Street West in Leamington. Mike Kok has 26 years of experience and provides full service auto repair in his shop. He recently had an opportunity to branch out on his own and was fortunate enough to team up with Henry Chatterton of Tire Tyme. The two businesses will operate side-by-side, with Kok handling full automotive repairs and Tire Tyme providing tire service, for a true one-stop repair location. Here, Chatteron, left, shakes the hand of Kok, who has now been in business for a couple of weeks. SUN photo
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IMPERIAL CLASSIC DINER OPEN
LEAMINGTON — The Imperial Classic Diner’s Leamington location is now open and they couldn’t be happier with the response. The success of the LaSalle location prompted the owners to open in Leamington at the former Happy In location on Talbot Street West. They feature classic comfort food such as Broasted Chicken and hearty breakfast served until 3 pm. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Friday 11 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday 8:30 am to 8:30 pm and Sundays 8:30 am to 7:30 pm. The Imperial is located at 139 Talbot Street West. You can call 519-325-1140 for takeout orders. Here, waitress Kim takes care of customers in the newly renovated dining room. SUN photo
New bake shop opens in uptown Leamington LEAMINGTON — Christine’s Bake Shop opened Thursday, August 12 at 53 Talbot Street East in Leamington. Owner Christine Dundas has been in the baking business for about seven years, but in 2018 made the decision to go into it full time. She was the winner of the Municipality of Leamington’s recent ‘Reinvent The Space’ promotion and received a $15,000 grant towards renting her location. After an extensive renovation, the space is ready for her Grand Opening on Thursday, August 19.
Featuring a large commercial kitchen, Christine’s offers cookies, scones, muffins and numerous other baked goodies. “We call it comfort baking,” she said. Christine’s Bake Shop features traditional baking, as well as some gluten-free, keto and vegan selections. Dundas also carries products from other vendors that compliment her selection of baked goods. Christine’s Bake Shop is currently open Thursday to Saturday 10-5 with plans to expand the hours in the near future. Christine Dundas, right, with her sister Lisa, at Christine’s Bake Shop in Leamington.
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