LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2019

DRINK WINE

BY CHARLENE ROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE

WARMER DAYS CALL FOR FRESH SALADS BRIMMING WITH VIBRANT MARKET INGREDIENTS —MAKE IT A MEAL WITH JUST THE RIGHT WINE. Rethink salad as not just a course, but—with savoury and substantial toppings and a well-paired glass of wine—a meal in itself. Jordan Alessi does; the wine and beverage director for the Chase Hospitality Group shared his expertise in the thoughtful salad pairings he’s created at Planta in Toronto (namedamongCanada’sTop50Best Restaurants forVegetarians for 2018), where themenu eschews animal products but not flavour. Read on for expert tips on pairing vines with your veggies.

FOOD & DRI NK EARLY SUMMER SA DDAYS