🌊 Burlington Food & Lakeside Stroll Guide

📍 Perfect for: A mix of scenic walks, exotic flavors, and sweet treats—all within walking distance! 🚶 Lakeside Highlights 1️⃣ Brant Street Pier • Vibrant green waters with a lookout platform (great for photos). • Canada Day festivities: Street food stalls and live music if you visit in July! 2️⃣ European-Style Alleyways • Cobblestone lanes and a red phone booth (Ted Lasso vibes 🇬🇧). 🍽️ Must-Try Eats 🇮🇷 Rayhoon Persian Eatery (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) • Ghalieh Mahi: Sour-spicy stewed mahi-mahi (a Persian coastal specialty). • Lamb Shank with Baghali: Tender slow-cooked lamb in herb-flecked broth. • Persian Hot Chocolate: Cardamom-infused cocoa (warming and exotic). • Skip: Doogh (yogurt drink)—too tart for most palates. 🍰 Aroma Pastry (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) • Éclair: Crispy shell + balanced sweetness. • Pistachio Croissant: Stuffed with creamy pistachio paste. • Turkey Sandwich: Light and fresh—ideal post-rich-meal bite. • Orange Pekoe Tea: Citrusy black tea (refreshing finish). 💡 Tips ✅ Best Time: Evening for Persian food (Rayhoon gets busy post-8 PM). ✅ Parking: Free street spots near the pier (fill up fast on weekends). ✅ Combined Walk: Start at the pier → explore alleys → dinner at Rayhoon → dessert at Aroma. “Lakeside charm + Persian feasts + French pastries = A perfect Burlington day.” 🌅 #BurlingtonEats #PersianFood #LakesideWalks