LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2017

BY BRENDA MORRISON  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI WITH MUCH TO CELEBRATE THIS TIME OF YEAR, WE’VE GOT EXCEPTIONAL FINDS FOR GIFTS AND ENTERTAINING. MUST -HAVES

A CUT ABOVE Elevate your barbecue experience with a set of superior-quality Laguiole steak knives. We love this fun-coloured Fruity Set ($130 for six)—all featuring the company’s iconic bee on each bolster. Made in France and available at Yonge Street Winery (Aurora, 905•841•5552, yongestreetwinery.com).

NOVEL NAPKINS For occasions with a large guest list, it makes sense to opt for a few disposable items. Equally as impressive as cloth napkins, yet much less expensive, Original Single-Use Fibre Napkins ($16.98 for a box of 21) look and feel just like fabric. Choose from five colours, available at Yonge Street Winery (Aurora, 905•841•5552, yongestreetwinery.com).

FEELING PUNCHY? Ideal for summer entertaining, the Ivalo Punch Bowl Set ($310) is a stylish self-serve drink station, including a ladle and four match- ing tumblers. The wooden lid not only holds the ladle in place, it keeps out insects at al fresco gatherings. Available at Hopson Grace (Toronto, 416•926•1120, hopsongrace.com).

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