LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2023

If a homemade meal isn’t in the cards, these Ontario restaurants have got you covered with superb food and atmospheres that are sure to set the right mood. UP TO DATE

THE SANDBAR, SOUTHAMPTON There’s no better place to turn a date night into a weekend getaway than the SandBar, a plant-forward restaurant located in the recently opened Beach Motel. The intimate restaurant is a romantic spot to tuck into seasonally driven dishes like elegant tartines and wholesome nour ish bowls. thebeachmotel.ca

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MIIJIDAA CAFÉ + BISTRO, GUELPH Miijidaa’s Wednesday Date Night special is a bargain for cou ples on a budget, covering a choice of shared appetiz ers and desserts, and two mains for under $60, plus $10 off bottles of wine. The restau rant celebrates the diverse influences shaping Canada’s food culture with approachable, locavore dishes like venison burgers. miijidaa.ca

SUPERFRESH, TORONTO A solution for those evenings when you can’t agree on what to eat, Superfresh packs seven food vendors into an immersive 4,000-square-foot space designed to evoke an Asian night market. Options range from co-founder Trevor Lui’s Taiwanese fried chicken to Lanzhou beef noodle soup. superfresh.to

NORTH STAR DINER, NORTH BAY Couples with varied dietary preferences and restrictions will appreciate the creative, plant based fare dished up at North Star Diner. Owner Melissa Wyness’s menu is small and changes frequently, but you can expect dishes like nachos topped with housemade “cheez” sauce or a vegan sand wich with cashew “Parmesan.” @north_star_diner

YAYA’S KITCHEN, LONDON Meals at Yaya’s Kitchen feel more like a dinner party than a restau rant dinner. The ever-changing menu draws culinary influence from Northern Nigeria and the Sahel region in Africa. Visit on a Saturday to try a blind, multi course tasting menu. yayaskitchen.ca

MAIPAI, HAMILTON Date nights feel like mini tropical getaways at Maipai, a whimsical tiki bar specializing in Detroit-style pizza. Polynesian artwork, colourful lighting and bamboo chairs set the relaxing scene for sharing a deep dish pie crowned with bold toppings like Venetian dry-cured pepperoni and housemade Scotch bonnet honey. maipai.ca

For more great date night restaurants in Ontario, visit LCBO.com/fdearlysummer23.

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