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A Battle of the Chicken Pot Pies: A History of Department Store Dining

February 13, 2017

This week, take the escalator to menswear and turn left at home goods. We're heading to the glory days of department store dining with a trip back to old Toronto. Learn how Eaton's and Simpson's battled for the hearts and dollars of Torontonians through their opulent in-store restaurants. We'll explore why these stores are remembered more for their chicken pot pies than for their sales! We'll enjoy a nostalgic dinner at the historic Arcadian Court, a survivor of the golden age of department stores, & we'll put two stores' pot pie recipes to the test, settling a 100-year-old company rivalry once and for all! 

Written & Produced by Laura Carlson

Technical Direction by Mike Portt

For more on Eaton's & Simpson's & the epic battle of chicken pot pies, click here. 

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