LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2024

RUFFINO’S “ZENOTECA” Wine Shop & Snack Bar ($$) The kind of destination where you can spend a leisurely afternoon or evening exploring new wines from Niagara’s largest selection of VQA and international wines. A moody, intimate space; perfect socializing with friends and fellow wine lovers. Think of an elevated urban industrial speakeasy with large leather booths, and dark wooden bar for wine, cocktails, drinks and snacks. Our knowledgeable team allows for a sense of discovery. Think of us as your one-stop shop for wine while touring the Niagara Wine Region. 242 Mary Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake 289-272-1242 info@ruffinosnotl.ca ruffinosnotl.ca pizzas & homemade pastas. The cooking is seasonally inspired by our farm and served alongside one of Niagara’s largest VQA and international wine lists with over 700 selections. FEATURES: Large outdoor patio & wine garden 20-seat Chef’s Table Wood Fired Oven & Grill 242 Mary Street Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S1J0 289-819-0179 ruffinosnotl.ca info@ruffinosnotl.ca Kitchen76 at Two Sisters Vineyards ($$$) Located within Two Sisters Vineyards, Kitchen76 offers guests carefully curated seasonal dishes paired with pristine Bordeaux-style wines. With exquisite vineyard views, we invite you to join us for beautiful wine and food pairings that showcase culinary and winemaking excellence. Reservations are highly recommended. For current hours and reservations, visit twosistersvineyards.com. 240 John Street East Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-0592 ext. 3 kitchen76@twosistersvineyards.com Oaklands at Riverbend Inn & Vineyard Oaklands celebrates simplicity, the season and a sense of place. The restaurant takes culinary cues from Niagara’s ingredient driven cuisine, with French culinary influence. In the warmer months, our Ansley Sparkling Terrace offers lighter fare, sparkling wine and creative cocktails – it’s the perfect spot to watch the sunset. 6104 Niagara River Parkway Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 1-888-220-2281 info@riverbendinn.com riverbendinn.ca Ruffino’s Pasta Bar & Grill ($$) Quietly tucked away in an uptown Niagara On-The-Lake strip mall is one of Niagara’s best kept secrets. Where the glow of the wood-fired grill & aroma of the brick oven gives a warm and welcoming feel to this authentic, neighborhood Italian restaurant that is best known for its wood-fired

The Restaurant at Vineland Estates Winery ($$$) Niagara regional cuisine by Executive Chef George Ward. Lunch and dinner made with fresh, seasonal, local ingredients. Indoor and outdoor seating with a picturesque view of the Niagara Escarpment vineyard and Lake Ontario. Voted as one of the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada by Open Table diners. 3620 Moyer Road, Vineland L0R 2C0 905-562-7088 ext. 133 1-888-846-3526 reservations@vineland.com vineland.com 11th POST on Queen At 11th POST on Queen the highest quality ingredients are transformed into everyday classics you crave. An extension of Two Sisters Vineyards, our desire is that the moment you step into our warm and welcoming environment, it will provide the perfect backdrop to enjoy all of life’s special moments with comforting and delicious dishes. For current hours and reservations, visit 11thpostonqueen.ca. 135 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake 289.646.7678 info@11thpostonqueen.ca

The Winery Restaurant at PellerEstates ($$$$) Enjoy the ultimate vine-to-table dining expe- rience. Our commitment to local ingredients goes far beyond what’s in your glass. Chef Jason Parsons ensures each plate that leaves the kitchen celebrates the bounty of our community, our province and our country. Enjoy thoughtfully selected VQA wine pairings from the Peller Estates cellar, offered for each and every item on our menu. 290 John Street East Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 1-888-673-5537 the vineyard views from a table on our seasonal patio. Our attentive servers will provide impeccable service and are always happy to provide thoughtful suggestions to elevate your meal. Open daily 12 pm – 8 pm. View today’s menu at triuswines.com 1249 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 1-800-582-8412 info@triuswines.com triuswines.com Treadwell Cuisine ($$$$) Treadwell is one of the best restaurants in the country. The restaurant has received countless awards and accolades including, being named one of the top 10 Restaurants in Canada by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. This farm-to-table restaurant has an impressive selection of VQA wines and is home to the region’s best sommeliers. Open year round for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 114 Queen Street Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-934-9797 orders@treadwellcuisine.com treadwellcuisine.com Terrace Wine Bar at Peller Estates From late spring to early fall, relax on Niagara’s most picturesque vineyard terrace at Peller Estates. Enjoy casual plates of relaxed Wine Country fare created by Chef Jason Parsons and his culinary team, paired with a delicious flight of Peller Estates wine, or enjoy by the glass or bottle, and refreshing cocktails. 290 John Street East Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 1-888-673-5537 info@peller.com peller.com Trius Winery Restaurant ($$$) 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

BarrelHead Wine Pizza Patio at Pillitteri Estates Winery Artisan Wood Oven Pizza! With ingredients sustainably farmed from local suppliers, we’re proud to source from our neighbours believing it provides the best quality for customers. Wines are 100% VQA, try Icewine cocktails from the world’s largest estate Icewine producer. Follow us on Instagram for daily specials and live music schedule. Open daily May - October, visit website for hours. 1696 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S1J0

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The Farmhouse Café at Caroline Cellars ($$) Offering relaxed fare for those travelling through the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Country. Focusing on fresh, local and seasonal cuisine, we are open for lunch year-round, serving classics with a Wine Country twist. Indoor and patio seating available. 1010 Line 2 Road, Virgil L0S 1T0 905-468-8814 info@carolinecellars.com carolinecellars.com