LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2023

Trius Winery Restaurant ($$$) Celebrate the connection between wine, food, people and place by enjoying Chef Frank Dodd’s locally inspired Niagara Wine Country cuisine. Relax in our modern, yet warm dining room or soak in the vineyard views from a table on our seasonal patio. Our attentive servers will provide impeccable service and are always happy to provide thoughtful suggestions to elevate your meal. Open daily 12 pm – 8 pm. View today’s

Art & Theatre

Niagara Benchlands Indulge in the Niagara Benchlands’ natural beauty, sample creations from countless tastemakers, and delve into our region’s fascinating stories. You’ll quickly sense the unique fingerprint that the Niagara Escarpment forges on every aspect of life here. info@niagarabenchlands.ca niagarabenchlands.ca

Shaw Festival The perfect intermission from life! The 2023 Season features a wonderful line-up including the musical fable Gypsy, Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit, and the mystery The Shadow of a Doubt plus two Holiday Season plays: A Christmas Carol and Brigadoon. Also, Outdoors @ The Shaw, a selection of plays, concerts and events. collection features some of Canada’s most celebrated artists and represents exciting young, entry-level, and esteemed senior contemporary artists. Exhibitions rotate regularly. 1776 Fourth Ave., St. Catharines L2R 6P9 289-968-1830 Info@13thStreetGallery.com 13thStreetGallery.com 13th Street Gallery The Gallery specializes in Canadian historical and contemporary fine art. The LCBO The LCBO is a proud supporter of Ontario’s VQA wineries and we make it easy to shop local. Explore our selection of 400+ Ontario VQA wines in-store or shop online at LCBO.com and choose same-day pickup to get your local favourites within three hours. Please drink responsibly. 1-800-ONT-LCBO (668-5226) hellolcbo.com Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers REDUCING WASTE WITH INCREDIBLE TASTE. Drop by The Confessional Lounge for SiNsational cocktails, tastings, and locally inspired farm-to-table Niagara cuisine. In Niagara, 3,050 tonnes of the ripest, juiciest and sweetest tender fruit go to waste each year. It’s a SiN! We specialize in Eau de Vie, an unaged fruit brandy. Since opening in 2021, our spirit collection has grown to include whisky, sweet vermouth, vodka and gin. 458 Lakeshore Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-934-1300 spiritinniagara.com Spirits Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Welcome to Canada’s hottest wine region! A tour of Windsor Essex’s wine country has so much to offer wine enthusiasts, foodies and more. Whether by bike, trolley or car, visit all of the EPIC Wineries for an unforgettable experience. 98 Chatham St., Windsor N9A 1G5 519-255-6530 or 1-800-265-3633 visitwindsoressex.com/wine info@tourismwindsoressex.com Tourist Information Shopping 10 Queen’s Parade, Box 774 Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 1-800-511-7429 shawfest.com

menu at triuswines.com 1249 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 1-800-582-8412 info@triuswines.com triuswines.com

Whisky Bar Patio at Wayne Gretzky Estates ($$) The perfect place to relax and take in all the excitement of Wayne Gretzky Estates. Savour Chef Deshamais’ casual farm-to-table comfort foods, proudly showcasing local flavours. Happy hour doesn’t get more Canadian, whether soaking up summer with a handmade cocktail or cozying up under a heater by the skating rink through the winter months. 1219 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 1-844-643-7799 gretzkyestateswines.com info@waynegretzkyestates.com 13th Street Bakery Discover our famous butter tarts and other fresh baked goods. Try our jams, jellies and pies made with Niagara produce. Shop our selection of culinary items, artisanal cheeses, giftware, and home décor. Stock up on our Chef’s prepared foods to enjoy at home. 1776 Fourth Avenue St. Catharines L2R 6P9 905-984-8444 Bakery@13thStreetWinery.com 13thStreetWinery.com Markets/Fine Foods White Meadows Farms Visit one of White Meadows Farms’ 3 locations: Old Town Niagara-on-the Lake, Fallsview Casino or our farm in Pelham. With roots over 75 years deep, let us teach you about the unique craft behind Canada’s sweetest national treasure: 100% Pure Maple Syrup. Ask for a FREE tasting of maple syrup and join us for a tour of our sugarbush. 2519 Effingham Street here in Ontario! Visit our Creamery to watch our artisanal cheeses being made and shop our gourmet boutique – stocked with local, artisan products and giftware! 4159 Jordan Road Jordan Station L0R 1S0 905-562-9730 uppercanadacheese.com info@uppercanadacheese.com Upper Canada Cheese Company We hand-craft our award-winning cheeses made with fresh Guernsey milk and goat milk from local farms right

Tours

Niagara Vintage Wine Tours Not JUST a tour company, but an Experience provider helping you make life memories. Our tours offer a mix of education and entertainment by the industry’s best professional guides. Book online or call to speak with one of our Experience Specialists. 1-866-628-5428 niagaravintagewinetours.com info@niagaravintagewinetours.com Niagara Airbus Inc. Daily winery tours door-to-door from Toronto and Niagara. Groups, conferences, special events, custom-tailored tours. Open 24 hours. 8626 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls L2H 1H4 905-374-8111 niagaraairbus.com airsales@niagaraairbus.com Ontario Group of Touring Companies Providing unique guided, intimate wine tours with luxury transportation from Toronto area to Niagara and Prince Edward County. Specialists in offering distinct wine tours for individuals and groups. An Ontario Craft Brewers Association partner offering craft brewery tours in Niagara, Toronto, Guelph and Collingwood. P.O. Box 776 Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 416-527-2362 ontariogroupoftouringcompanies.com ogtc.ca / tours@bell.net beer and spirit tasting experiences operated by Niagara’s premiere tour company. All tours are private in large vans or luxury passenger vehicles led by engaging and customer-focused, local guides. Pickup and drop-off included within the Niagara Region. Exploring the distinct viticultural areas of Niagara-on the-Lake and the Benchlands. Book online or call to reserve. 1-866-408-WINE (9463) 905-563-1759 crushtours.com info@crushtours.com Crush On Niagara Wine Tours Entertaining, informative and fun, wine,

Pelham L2R 6P7 905-682-0642 whitemeadowsfarms.com info@whitemeadowsfarms.com

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