Without a car, I realized the closest grocery store was at least a 25-minute (uphill) walk, and the closest corner store at least 15.What happened to the family-run grocery stores of St. John's?

Food writer Gabby Peyton explores what the province has to offer.

The Freshwater food pocket near downtown St. John's is worth exploring, one plate at a time, writes Gabby Peyton. But it also raises the questions: why does a neighbourhood change, and why do restaurants cluster?

Orathai Chongmee went from being a student at MUN to running one of the most popular food stalls at the St. John's Farmer's Market. Gabby Peyton caught up with her to talk about the St. John's dining scene, her aspirations for a restaurant and her love for shrimp paste.

The St. John's area has a fantastic selection of all things sweet, from pastries filled with curd to Instagram-worthy mile-high milkshakes.