LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2023

Strøm Spa

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MONTÉRÉGIE Start your city-to-country transition at the Nordic-inspired Strøm Spa , just an hour from Montréal at the foot of lush Mont St-Hilaire. Not only are the saunas and plunge pools restorative, the cuisine at Nord Bistro feels like an indulgence (mind you, a healthy one) with fresh, local ingredients presented in a thoughtful way. Keep the reverie going by checking in at Hotel Rive Gauche , a resort and conference centre that’s home to the exceptional Restaurant Coureur des Bois —an unassuming spot that belies its big-deal status. On any given night, you’ll nd the place packed with a mix of baseball-cap-wearing locals and culinary tourists there to savour Chef Jean-Sebastien Giguère’s innovative dishes and order from the wine cellar that’s been designated a Grand Award Winner by Wine Spectator magazine since 2018.

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Vignoble du Ruisseau

EASTERN TOWNSHIPS Nestled 300 metres above the treetops of the picturesque village of Dunham is Vignoble du Ruisseau , a winery that’s as impressive as it is intimate. Always looking for ways to innovate—and outsmart Mother Nature—the winemakers at this family owned château have created a patent-pending geothermal system that allows them to grow grapes in spite of the cold climate. Inside, a contemporary restaurant, two-level wine cellar, and boutique make Vignoble du Ruisseau well worth the drive to its o -the-beaten-path location. Fill your bags with dairy delights from Fromagerie Missiska , where Caroline Pelletier—who has owned Jersey cows for 20 years—stocks the shelves with best-selling curds, yogurt, and the signature Jersey Royal, a buttery, so cheese that’s ripened for 10 days. Stop in at the nearby Union Libre for a tasting, and ask to try the unique Fire Cider, which is boiled instead of frozen to create its concentrated avour.

Check in at Le Pleasant Hôtel for a restful night and next-level breakfast

Tastings with sweeping views of vineyards— and a glimpse of Vermont— at Coteau Rougemont

Burgers with your choice of more than 20 beers, ciders, and kombucha from Québec microbreweries at the Sutton Brouërie

Farm-fresh produce and cheeses to go at Ferme Guyon

Fromagerie Missiska

A hike and cooling glass of cider at Cidrerie Michel Jodoin , a family-owned distillery with an exciting array of sparkling and still ciders and spirits

Sample Val Caudalies ’ award-winning vermouth, which is packed with 14 di erent herbs, spices and fruits

Restaurant Coureur des Bois