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Eating Well in Waterloo

A Discussion with Alex Bielak

2023-04-11 19:00:00 2023-04-11 20:00:00 America/New_York Eating Well in Waterloo IN PERSON, REGISTERED Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Tuesday, April 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-11 19:00:00 2023-04-11 20:00:00 America/New_York Eating Well in Waterloo IN PERSON, REGISTERED Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Main Library

James J. Brown Auditorium

IN PERSON, REGISTERED

Eating Well in Waterloo – a view from the belly of the Region’s simmering dining scene

Alex Bielak is an enthusiastic cook, eclectic eater, and a well-respected voice in our culinary community. Join him to hear his pithy, sometimes amusing, reflections on Waterloo Region’s diversely-delicious dining scene. During his talk Alex will also unveil - and seek audience feedback on - two systemic depictions illustrating the evolving roles of diners and critics in a sometimes-chaotic culinary environment.

During the Q&A, ask him anything about, including: his reflections on being the Waterloo Record’s longest serving restaurant reviewer;  the expected brickbats and bouquets that come with the gig; how he manages to stay under the radar in the course of his work; pitching the fork rating system; tipping trials; a surprising plague of plagiarism; not to mention the far-reaching effects of COVID.

About Alex Bielak:

Since his so-called retirement a decade ago, Alex has become known as an influential food writer. Now the longest-serving restaurant reviewer for the Waterloo Region Record, he has also authored various pieces for Grand Magazine as well as other publications in Canada and internationally.

A co-founder of the Waterloo Region chapter of Les Marmitons, he’s been instrumental in helping raise significant funding for culinary scholarships at Conestoga College, as well as other causes. In 2022 Alex served as a regular judge during the 2022 Top Chef KW competition.

During a distinguished, award-winning career Dr. Bielak held senior positions with the U.N., Government. Departments, & NGOs. Acclaimed as a pioneering international authority on linking environmental science and policy, Alex was recognized with a Science Alumni of Honour 50th Anniversary Award, by the University of Waterloo, where he undertook his PhD as a NATO Scholar.

Find Alex on Twitter, Instagram and via his verified journalism profile on muckrack.com/alex-bielak. Also follow/like facebook.com/Food4ThoughtArchives a repository for his writing, including restaurant reviews since 2015.

Programmer: Nancy

Alex Bielak

AGE GROUP: | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs, Writing and Authors |

TAGS: | Adult learning |

Main Library

Phone: 519-886-1310 ext. 129

Hours
We're closed Friday March 29 due to Closed for Good Friday
Mon, Mar 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 Closed
(Closed for Good Friday)
Sat, Mar 30 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Closed for Easter Holiday)

About the branch

The Main Library is located in UpTown Waterloo, steps away from King St. It is home to the James J. Brown Auditorium, Board Room and Ellis Little Local History Room.

Upcoming events

Thu, Mar 28, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Thu, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Registration is now closed

Fri, Mar 29, All day
Online
All locations closed for Good Friday

Sat, Mar 30, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Mar 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Sun, Mar 31, All day
Online
All locations closed for Easter Holiday

Mon, Apr 01, All day
Online
All locations closed for Easter Holiday

Tue, Apr 02, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Wed, Apr 03, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Thu, Apr 04, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Fri, Apr 05, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 06, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adults / Everyone welcome

Mon, Apr 08, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Mon, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.

Tue, Apr 09, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For children ages 7 and up with a caregiver.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
Families with children ages 4 to 10 years old.

Wed, Apr 10, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
McCormick Branch
For families

Wed, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For children ages 5 and up

Wed, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For children ages 5 and up

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Gamerspace
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult

Thu, Apr 11, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Thu, Apr 11, All day
Outreach
University and College students

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver

Fri, Apr 12, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 13, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

Mon, Apr 15, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Mon, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.

Tue, Apr 16, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adults
This event is full

Tue, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
Families with children ages 4 to 10 years old.

Tue, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Adults

Wed, Apr 17, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Adults

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
Ages 3 to 12 months with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Gamerspace
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult & Older Adult

Thu, Apr 18, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver

Thu, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult

Fri, Apr 19, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 20, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room,Program Room
Families

Mon, Apr 22, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Mon, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 2 2024 at 9:30am

Tue, Apr 23, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Tue, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For children ages 4 to 8 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 2 2024 at 9:30am

Tue, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
Families with children ages 4 to 10 years old.

Tue, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, April 2 2024 at 9:30am

Wed, Apr 24, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 24, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
Ages 3 to 12 months with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For families with children ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 3 2024 at 9:30am

Wed, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Thu, Apr 25, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver

Thu, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For children ages 5 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, April 4 2024 at 9:30am

Thu, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
Adult
Registration opens Thursday, April 4 2024 at 9:30am

Thu, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult

Fri, Apr 26, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 27, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Digispace (Recording Studio)
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
Registration opens Saturday, April 6 2024 at 9:30am