LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2019

MUST -HAVES BY BRENDA MORRISON  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI

CELEBRATE EARLY SUMMER’S ARRIVAL WITH STYLISH KITCHENWARE, TASTY TREATS AND FUN FINDS.

SO COOL ! To help keep any fro- zen dessert from melt- ing too quickly, pop the Alessi Big Love ($85, heart-shape spoon included) in the freezer to chill the stainless- steel bowl before using. Choose from several yummy colours to suit your taste. Definitely a sweet gift. Available at Bergo Designs (Toronto, 416•861•1821, bergo.ca).

ARTISTIC IMPRESSION What started out as a popular concept for milk glasses is all grown up! Ritzenhoff’s NEXT collection features glassware specifically for gin, vodka, Champagne, beer and even shots with modern shapes and avant-garde designs ($44 to $50, shots are $28). The bonus? New designs continue to be added, making it easy for the gift of a single glass to gradually grow into a display-worthy collection. Available at Yonge Street Winery (Aurora, 905•841•5552, yongestreetwinery.com).

CHEERS TO CANDY Sugarfina candy is dandy, but it’s even finer when the candies are inspired by specific cocktails: Martinis, Bellinis, Palomas and Moscow Mules. Also look for candies with ingredients including rosé, Champagne, beer or bourbon. Packaged in reusable cubes (priced from $9.95), they’re great for hostess gifts and fun additions to place settings—or for treating yourself. For retailers: sugarfina.com/ca.

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