Kid Diners

Kid Diners
Genre Kids Food and Travel
Written by Chris Charney, Trevor Suffield
Directed by John Barnard, Chris Charney, Scott R. Leary
Starring Aynalem Martens, Xander Boulard
Composer(s) Mitch Dorge
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13
Production
Executive producer(s) Kyle Bornais
Producer(s) Scott R. Leary, Chris Charney
Production location(s) Toronto, Victoria, Kingston, Moncton, Steinbach, Kenora, Vancouver, Niagara Falls, Riding Mountain National Park, Charlottetown, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Saskatoon
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s) Farpoint Films
Distributor Starz
Release
Original network TVOntario
Original release June 20, 2017 (2017-06-20)
External links
Website

Kid Diners is a Canadian children's television food and travel series produced by Farpoint Films that premiered[1] in Canada on June 20, 2017 on TVOntario[2][3][4] and will air on Starz[5] in late 2017. Starring Aynalem Martens and Xander Boulard, the series explores two must-eat-at places in a Canadian locale. One host visits a local mom and pop establishment while the other explores a fine dining restaurant. The hosts sample eateries across the country and shows kids where food comes from.

Kid Diners App

On June 20, 2017 a companion app for Kid Diners was released in the Apple Store. The description reads: Based on the TVOKids show Kid Diners, you’re on a mission to explore Canadian cities and put together a delicious and healthy plate for Honey & Winston - be sure to use the special ingredient from the city you’re in, and include all the food groups to get the highest score!

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Kit-And-Kaboodle International Noodles"John Barnard & Scott R. LearyTrevor SuffieldJune 20, 2017 (2017-06-20)
Aynalem and Xander have noodles on the brain in Toronto, Ontario! Aynalem stretches her kitchen skills to make some hand-pulled noodles. Then Xander makes Udon noodles with help from a machine straight from Japan!
2"Best Breakfast Ever"John Barnard & Scott R. LearyTrevor SuffieldJune 27, 2017 (2017-06-27)
It’s a battle between Aynalem and Xander to see who can make the best breakfast in Victoria, BC. Aynalem makes a one-of-a-kind potato dish with some spuds she picked herself, while Xander chases chickens for some special eggs to make the best omelet ever. Breakfast never tasted so good!
3"Home Food Away From Home"Chris Charney & Scott R. LearyTrevor SuffieldJuly 4, 2017 (2017-07-04)
Aynalem and Xander are going on a food journey around the world all in one city… Kingston, Ontario! Xander scares up some juicy tomatoes for an authentic Italian dish, while Aynalem finds herself hopping in a field for fresh garlic to put in a very French tasting crepe!
4"Wild And Free...Range!"John Barnard & Scott R. LearyTrevor SuffieldJuly 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)
Xander and Aynalem are on the hunt for fresh food in Moncton, NB. Aynalem milks a goat for cheese to put in a special ravioli dinner. Then Xander learns about free-range chickens before getting in the kitchen to make a chicken dish he’s not scared to eat!
5"Pioneer Eats"John Barnard & Scott R. LearyChris CharneyJuly 18, 2017 (2017-07-18)
It’s a trip back in time for Aynalem and Xander as they’re in Steinbach, Manitoba, looking for pioneer food. Aynalem mills flour in a real windmill and bakes authentic pioneer bread with it. Then Xander gets up close and personal with a cow for some milk to help make the German Mennonite dish, varenechi with schmauntfat!
6"Catch Of The Day"John Barnard & Chris CharneyTrevor SuffieldJuly 25, 2017 (2017-07-25)
In Kenora, Ontario, Xander and Aynalem are looking for the catch of the day. Aynalem heads out on the lake fishing for her lunch that she’ll eat on a private island! And Xander searches for fresh dill that will help make his fish dish the tastiest he’s ever had!
7"Spice Up Your Life"John Barnard & Scott R. LearyChris CharneyAugust 1, 2017 (2017-08-01)
Aynalem and Xander are in Vancouver, BC, looking to spice up their lives! Xander kicks things up a notch with authentic Korean ingredients for spicy rice cakes, while Aynalem turns into a spice girl with a catchy song and dance before making curried lamb.
8"For Food Lovers"John Barnard & Scott R. LearyChris CharneyAugust 8, 2017 (2017-08-08)
In Niagara Falls, ON, Xander and Aynalem explore this food lover’s paradise. Xander gets busy as a bee when he looks for honey to sweeten a tasty salmon dish. And Aynalem makes friends with lettuce and comes up with a fancy Hawaiian salad – surf’s up!
9"Cooking Outside The Box"John Barnard & Scott R. LearyTrevor SuffieldAugust 15, 2017 (2017-08-15)
In the great outdoors of Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba, Aynalem and Xander are there for a cookout – Kid Diner style! Aynalem uncovers some fresh beets for a colorful salad to accompany an outdoor grilled steak. And Xander comes nose to snout with a pig and then makes the cheesiest wood-fired pizza ever!
10"Community Eats"John Barnard & Scott R. LearyChris CharneyAugust 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)
Aynalem and Xander are in Prince Edward Island looking for seafood and they find it! Xander’s rocky boat ride doesn’t stop him from catching, cooking and eating lobster. And Anyalem gets a workout collecting fresh mussels but doesn’t break a sweat when she finally gets to eat them.
11"The Incredible Edible World Of Bread"Chris Charney & Scott R. LearyTrevor SuffieldAugust 29, 2017 (2017-08-29)
Xander and Aynalem are discovering the incredible, edible world of bread in Ottawa, Ontario! Aynalem goes to a cranberry farm to get fresh ingredients for scones. Then Xander catches some zzz’s – zucchinis’ that is – to go into scrumptious millet croquettes.
12"Oooh La La French Cuisine!"John Barnard & Scott R. LearyChris CharneySeptember 5, 2017 (2017-09-05)
Aynalem and Xander are in Winnipeg, MB exploring French cuisine. Xander forages in the forest for wild mushrooms to make a delicious sauce for steak. And Aynalem picks up fresh ingredients at a farmer’s market to make a savoury and spicy eggs benedict! Ooh la la!
13"No Utensils Allowed!"John Barnard & Chris CharneyChris Charney & Trevor SuffieldSeptember 12, 2017 (2017-09-12)
There’s no cutlery allowed for Xander and Aynalem in Saskatoon, SK! Aynalem harvests wheat on a tractor and then goes to make authentic Ethiopian injera bread. Then Xander patiently picks perfect peppers to give a kick to some steamed Korean buns. Who brought the napkins?!

References

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  4. "Winnipeggers To Host Kid Diners". Winnipeg Sun. June 6, 2016.
  5. "Starz gobbles up RGTV's Kid Diners". C21 Media.
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