“There were news helicopters there because it was a weekend. and all of a sudden one just kind of hovered in and dropped down and the door opened up and Santa walked out.” – Patricia and Larry McPhail, Mimico, ON

“It might have been the celebration or the event as much as the pizza, but it was always exciting when we got to go to Mama Maria’s.” – Robert Reader, Midland, ON

“It was the first place in town to have frozen yogurt – so it was a big deal.” – Nahanni Born, Midland, ON

“My father, Wiillie Fida, was a chef and he was known for his French fine dining, and my mother was front of house, and they opened what was called Angeline’s restaurant.” – Alexandre Fida, Bloomfield, ON

“It’s still that space that holds so many memories of shows they went, good friends, good food.” – Rich Taylor, Saskatoon, SK