LCBO Food and Drink Early Summer 2016

GRILL FOR GRADS For any university graduate or space-challenged new condo dweller, a tabletop grill is a great introduction to outdoor grilling. Food stylist Christopher St. Onge loves how tabletop grilling allows both cooking and conversation to happen simultaneously. This stylish Eva Solo Table Grill ($295) is available at Bergo Designs in Toronto: 416•861•1821, bergo.ca.

FRESH IDEA For hostess gifts, Editor Jody Dunn loves to give everyday essentials that can be used and enjoyed, rather than being stored away or saved for special occasions. Tea towels are always a welcome gift, whether tied together in a colourful stack or used to wrap gourmet goodies or a bottle of wine. These towels by Rain Goose Textiles ($16 each) are available at orangefish.ca.

VERSATILE STYLE Hosting a Mother’s Day brunch, Brenda Morrison (writer of this column) will decorate each place setting with a Swayzak ($14.50) air plant container. When her mom takes one home afterwards, she’ll appreciate the versatile appeal of the ceramic container, using it to also display fresh blooms and small succulents, plus showcasing it in different rooms throughout her home. Available at Room 2046 in Toronto: 647•348•2046, room2046.com.

SWEET SENTIMENT Surprise! Prop stylist Catherine MacFadyen loves to celebrate the birthdays of friends and colleagues with cookies instead of cake—and she’s truly smitten with Mary Macleod’s Shortbread (Toronto, 416•461•4576, marymacleod.ca), with gift packages in sizes and styles to suit all tastes.

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