LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2023

CELEBRATE THE PRESENT

You’ve probably come across a few of these trendsetting influences on your plate, in your glass or out there in the world. They’re a reflection of what Ontarians are drinking and eating right now. BY JESSICA HURAS Our Ontario

SPARKLE AND SHINE Give weeknight meals a little

sparkle with these easy-drinking local bubbles. Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Rosé Brut VQA LCBO 217505, $32.95 Toasty aromas, creamy texture and delicate bubbles come together in this lively bottle. Try it paired with light seafood mains such as salmon. Kew Vineyards Organic Riesling Sparkling VQA LCBO 645309, $19.95 Loaded with ripe apple and peach, this versatile bubbly’s light effer vescence ends with an appealing, smooth finish. It’s a lovely match for fish tacos with a squeeze of lime or Thai dishes sea soned with lemongrass. Saintly The Good Sparkling VQA LCBO 25515, $18.95 This great-value sparkling jumps with flavours of citrus, peach and pear. Serve it with snacks and appetizers, such as charcuterie platters heaped with creamy cheeses.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN KEMPER; FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY CATHERINE MacFADYEN

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