Ricardo and Rhiana Buchanan run R&R Eats 'N' Treats, a Jamaican food business that can be found at Split Rail Brewing Company in Gore Bay, as well as at pow wows and other events across Manitoulin Island.

Antonio's celebrated 16 years in business this month. Up North host Jonathan Pinto spoke with owner Lynn Aniceto.

For this week's Northern Nosh, Up North host Jonathan Pinto spoke with Lisabeth Flanagan, founder of Finnia Chocolate and Cacao on Manitoulin Island.

John Armstrong is the 29-year-old chef behind Ernie's Coffee Shop. From the name and appearance, you'd think it's just a classic, old school diner but take a look at their Instagram feed, and you'll find seasonal fare beautifully plated on vintage china and cocktails.

While it hasn't always felt like it out there, it is spring out there - and our region's seasonal food favourites are beginning to open up. In Thunder Bay, one of the surest signs of warm weather is local ice cream institution Merla Mae. Up North host Jonathan Pinto spoke with manager Maria Nardi.

On this week's Northern Nosh, Up North host Jonathan Pinto met Aaron Gillingham. He moved back to Thunder Bay to take over The Sal and then a few years later, purchased East Coast Lobster, which are now both in the city's Westfort neighbourhood.

This week's Northern Nosh takes us to a new business based out of Callander, near North Bay. It's called Chicken Kitchen - but it's not a place you can actually visit. The entire business is delivery only - and owner Andrew Warner wants to keep it that way.