The ‘Mothership’ at the pulsing heart of a town’s growth gone nuclear
Jen shares her vision for Grey Bruce in this article about the impact of Bruce Power on the region.
The Financial Post
What The Farm Podcast
Jen catches up with Lesley Kelly and Rob Sharkey about what it’s like to go from working in ag to opening a restaurant during COVID-19.
What the Farm
Rrampt’s Community Catch up: Bonfire on Queen
“We have been overwhelmed by the positive response from the community at large. People have made a point of supporting us because they recognize this is a difficult time for businesses and they wish us success.”
Ontario Morning with Wei Chen
“Chris Shaw and his wife were just about to open their new restaurant, Bonfire On Queen Social House in Owen Sound. Chris explains how they've had to resort to providing just take-out for the time being.”
CBC Ontario Morning
Brand New Paisley Restaurant Undaunted by Pandemic
“She notes, "We're still a restaurant doing takeout versus a typical pizza shop," explaining they have a distinct menu with pizzas that are one size. Other menu items include home made meatballs, salad, sides and dessert.”
Bayshore Broadcasting
Bonfire on Queen Aims to Bring a Social House Back to Paisley
Chris and Jen say they have tried to marry the pub culture of Chris’ British upbringing with an italian-inspired menu made with local ingredients that showcase the area’s farmers.
The Paisley Advocate
Small Businesses Anxious to Hear About CEBA
Jen talks to the Globe and Mail about the stress of the CEBA loan repayments. The loans were since extended due to new lockdowns in 2022. Note: this article may be paywalled.
Globe and Mail
Meet Chef Chris Shaw of Bonfire on Queen in Paisley
Chris chats with the Culinary Tourism Alliance about his favourite local foods and while it’s important to support local.
Culinary Tourism Alliance
Ontario Morning with Julianne Hazelwood
Jen Christie speaks about how the latest COVID-19 lockdown in Ontario starting December 26, 2020 is expected to impact our restaurant, Bonfire on Queen.
CBC Ontario Morning
New restaurants forge ahead
“For Jen Christie and Chris Shaw, the pandemic hit just as they were about to see their dream become a reality. But while they were forced to tweak their plans at the last minute, they went ahead and opened the Bonfire on Queen Social House in Paisley on Thursday.”
The Sun Times
Current times can’t derail restaurant dream
Bonfire on Queen is not your average country kitchen small town eatery.
The new establishment, which recently opened for takeout in Paisley, is a mix between a British pub and a family style restaurant that serves made from scratch stone oven pizza.