Evan Podd is a local restaurateur. With his wife Kelly, he owns and operates both the Old Bridge Inn in Young’s Point and the soon-to-be-reopened 38 Degrees on Water St. in Peterborough.

Meanwhile, Karen Caruana operates Porcupine Creek Farm in Marmora. With her husband Matt, she grows certified organic herbs, which she sells on their own or as part of teas, jellies, vinegar and other products.

Both were among the crowd at the second annual Kawartha Choice Speed Dating Business Networking Event at Evinrude Centre on Monaghan Rd. on Monday afternoon.

The event brought together local restaurant owners, chefs and other food service operators, like Podd, to meet with area food producers, like Caruana, and learn about the products they offer.

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From the Peterborough Examiner- March 30, 2010