Start here · 1:31
Welcome to Pure Slobbin'
Joe walks downtown Welland, from the murals to the lift bridge, and lays out the whole idea: real comfort food, made with ingredients you'd actually want to eat.
The journey
We filmed the whole hunt.
Seven episodes. A restaurant, food trucks, a trailer and a campground. Here's every stop on the search for a home for Pure Slobbin'.
Episode 2 · 0:20
Who's Cooking?
A quick one in front of the downtown mural about the most important person in any burger joint: the one behind the flat top.
Episode 3 · 0:30
The Shirt
The pig gets his first outing. Joe shows off the official Pure Slobbin' tee in front of the Welland wall.
Episode 4 · 2:13
Buying a New Restaurant?
Joe heads out in the snow to tour a seasonal takeout spot with a big covered patio, walks the kitchen, then checks out an indoor food court option.
Episode 5 · 1:52
Buying a Food Truck: New or Used?
New or used? Joe breaks down the trade-offs, then tours a commercial build with flat tops, fryers and a full soda station.
Episode 6 · 1:23
Trailer Park Food Truck?
A road trip to NET Camping Resort to see whether a campground snack bar could be the first home for Pure Slobbin'.
Episode 7 · 0:50
A New Food Trailer?
A bright blue concession trailer with a range, char-grill and twin fryers. Could this be Pure Slobbin' on wheels?
The next episode
Could star you.
Have a spot, a truck, a trailer or the drive to run one? Help us write the ending.