For New Year’s Eve we prepared amazing four course meals for people to take home and serve. Each person got to choose an appetizer, an entrée and a side and then we threw in a dessert. The reaction from customers was amazing, so we thought that for the time being we would make it a
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Evan here…I had occasion to talk to one of our old-time customers today, and it occurred to me that the anniversary of our original opening would be today…35 years! I can recall working day and night to try and get our little store ready to open, and open we did on January 6th, 1986. To
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We started our little business about 30 plus years ago on a hope and a prayer. Pretty well every morning I have a seat in our cafe and savour not just the coffee, but the experience. We have met a lot of folk, and have been supported by a community unlike any other. Our co-workers
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Looking for something to do with all the turkey dinner left overs. Give this a try…. Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1-2 cups (330-660g) dressing 2 cups (660 g) leftover turkey pieces/slices 1-2 cups (330-660g) sweet potato or turnip 2 cups (660 g) mashed potatoes Salt and pepper to taste METHOD Preheat oven to 350°F/176.6°C. Lightly
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Village Grocer “NEXT-IN-LINE” Cold Weather Program WITH WINTER WEATHER NOW UPON US, WE ARE PLEASED TO INTRODUCE OUR NEW VILLAGE GROCER “NEXT-IN-LINE” COLD WEATHER PROGRAM. 1) Park your car and then register in person at the “Next-In-Line Register Here” sign near the store entrance. 2) Register by providing your name & phone number at the
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Thank you to the all of our wonderful customers who made a donation at our “Giving Thanks” program over Thanksgiving weekend in support of front line staff at MSH. We are excited to announce $32,200 was raised. A special thank you to MSH staff for their support & all the front line workers.
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The Village Grocer follows guidance and health policies from the Government of Canada, Ontario Provincial Government, York Region and the City of Markham. Please note the following policies prior to entering the store. We will be limiting the number of customers in the store at any given time. We also only allow one shopper per
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Happy Canada Day to all! Just a reminder that we will be closed today (July 1st)!
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A huge part of the Village Grocer team are our amazing young part-time staff who juggle school, working at VG, a social life and extra curricular activities throughout the year and are excelling in all they have set their mind to. We are so very proud of their accomplishments and wanted to celebrate with them
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