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Miss Bāo Brings Bold Flavours and Zero-Waste Dining to Downtown Kingston

- Tianna Edwards

Food & Drink

Have you discovered Miss Bao yet? Step inside and discover dark green walls, plush pink velvet chairs, and a warm atmosphere. The menu is just as captivating, with seasonal dishes that weave Northern Chinese traditions with fresh local ingredients.

Their bao buns are pure perfection, and there is one more secret that sets them apart. They are Kingston’s only waste free restaurant.

La Bella Beauty Bar: Kingston's New Boutique Spa

- Rosalyn Gambhir

Discover

Need a little self-care? Meet La Bella Beauty Bar, downtown Kingston’s newest boutique spa. This dreamy Queen Street spot blends holistic wellness with medical aesthetics, offering pampering with real purpose.

At the heart of it all is owner Jillian Thompson, whose passion is helping you glow from the inside out.


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Food & Drink

Pizza Monster Finds a New Home Downtown

Owner and founder of Pizza Monster, Adam Biehler, started Pizza Monster simply for the love of pizza and sharing that passion with friends. “I started as a backyard pizza maker and was just making it for my friends and then in order to make it better.

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Blooming Beauty
at LSP Designs Flower Studio

Welcome to downtown Kingston, where tucked away amidst the bustling streets lies a haven of blossoms, colours, and fragrances. Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to LSP Designs Flower Studio and its incredible owner, Leanne Parcher.

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Downtown Kingston
Date Night Ideas

Downtown is serving all the cozy vibes for a date with your special someone. If you're looking for a fun and memorable date night in Downtown Kingston, you're in luck! I’ve curated a list of fun activities to spice up your date night and make some unforgettable memories. So, message your boo and get ready to explore what Downtown has to offer!

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A Q&A with The Refinery rem wellness

The Refinery rem wellness + Social house is one of the most idyllic spaces downtown Kingston. It’s airy, modern and polished with a very Instagram-friendly aesthetic and more than anything, the team offers a wide variety of services from facials and massages to manicures, pedicures and hair care.  

Food & Drink

Kingston food tours captures culinary scene

When I initially moved to Kingston, my Toronto friends were introduced to our wonderful culinary scene through my Instagram feed. They would send me messages, “I had no idea Kingston had such incredible food?” We sure do. We have so many amazing restaurants, in fact, that I didn’t know which one to pick when they came to visit last month.



Our contributors.

Rosalyn Gambhir

The woman behind the lifestyle blog The Staycationer. She’s a daydreamer, foodie, adventurer, and an explorer. Originally from Montreal, Québec, she is a tourist in her own backyard of the Limestone City rediscovering old favourites and hidden gems. Her content consists of insta-worthy eats at local restaurants that are seriously delicious, as well as must-see places along the way.  

Tianna Edwards

Wife and mom of two young kids with a day job as an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Coordinator at Queen's. She takes pride in living in Kingston and loves celebrating all things local (mostly food related!) through her blog, Keep up with Kingston. Follow Tianna's blog for more local food, culture and shop inspo. Get the latest from her over on instagram.

Ange Buck

A farm girl and graduate from the University of Guelph, Ange is a nature lover and environmental activist. A local entrepreneur, she’s interested in re-learning old ways that are more in tune and connected with the Earth. As a mom to two wild little boys, she shares their behind-the-scenes family journey to low-waste living in a rural area outside of Kingston on her social media and blog, Zero Waste Adventures. 

Sierra Saikaley

Marketing and Communications Producer for Downtown Kingston.