LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2023

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Beyond Borders These Ontario restaurants are shining the spotlight on under-represented cuisines and introducing diners to intriguing new flavours in the process.

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AUTUMN DEALS

While shopping at the LCBO, you can earn Aeroplan ® bonus points on every purchase (one point for every $4) plus extra on limited-time promotions. Here are three Ontario-made beverages to help rack up some points. They’re all perfect for autumn entertaining, and the offer is good until October 7. For more information, including other offers and how to sign up, visit LCBO.com/aeroplan.

D’Ont Poke the Bear Baco Noir Cabernet VQA LCBO 18412, 3 L, $47.95

LAO LAO BAR, Toronto The owners of now-shuttered Toronto restaurant Sabai Sabai have returned with this restau rant dedicated to Lao food. Al though Laotian cuisine shares some similarities with Thailand, its distinctly herbaceous, complex dishes are a flavour experience in their own right. Don’t miss the laap, a minced meat salad that’s recognized as Laos’s national dish. laolaobar.com

BRAAI BAR, Stratford Braai Bar draws on owner Anthony Jordaan’s South African heritage for a menu centred on open-fire cooking featuring fresh local meats and seasonal veggies. The second floor of the restau rant, Braai House, pres ents a more formal dining experience, while Braai Bar on the main floor serves up casual snacks. braaibar.restaurant

THE MOMO SPOT, Ottawa True to its name, this low-key restaurant specializes in Nepalese momos—warm dumplings filled with savoury fillings like chicken, pork and tofu. The standard steamed momos make for satisfying dipping in the restaurant’s housemade sauces, while the stir-fried chili momos offer an extra kick for seasoned foodies. iwantmomos.com

Lola Light Rosé VQA LCBO 32182, $14.95

TABLE OF CONTENTS Bring local flair to your tablescape with these Ontario-made dinnerware picks.

Cylinder Studio Cylinder Studio’s plate sets, platters and bowls exude warmth and homeyness thanks to their muted, rustic design. cylinderceramics.com

Gray Jay Deluxe Canadian Whisky LCBO 28460, $34.95

Olena Ceramics Swirls of colour add vi sual interest to Olena Ceramics’s otherwise earthy, understated designs. olenaceramics.ca

Celina K Studio Toronto artist Celina Kang’s matte black and white designs will add a pop of personality to your table. celinakstudio.com

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