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


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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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