LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2020

The Vines Restaurant at Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards ($$$) Enjoy dishes prepared with locally sourced products, paired with CHV award-winning wines. The 50-seat restaurant and 40-seat patio provide for a calming and delicious lunch or dinner overlooking the vineyard and open green space. Open for lunch 7 days/week, May – December. Dinner service available Fridays & Saturdays. Reservations recommended. Open Table booking available online. 1425 Iler Road Harrow N0R 1G0 519-738-4295 Pelee Island Wine Pavilion Pelee Island is home to our 700+ acre farm in Canada’s warmest grape growing region with a winemaking history dating back more than 150 years. Our Winery Pavilion encourages you to reset yourself to island time on the relaxing grounds surrounded by vineyards and the shores of Lake Erie, enjoying treats from our Deli Hut that pair perfectly with the chill vibe. 20 East West Road Pelee Island N0R 1M0 519-724-2469 or 1-800-597-3533 peleeisland.com pavilion@peleeisland.com Coach House Café at Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery ($) The perfect winery lunch stop, capturing the best of what Niagara has to offer. Stop by for fresh, locally inspired cuisine on the patio surrounded by vineyards. From delicious soups, salads, and sand- wiches to mouth-watering charcuterie, there’s something for everyone! Open Victoria Day weekend – Canadian Thanksgiving from 11:30 am to 4 pm. 1469 Pelham Road The Good Earth Vineyard & Winery ($$$) Nestled at the foot of the Beamsville Bench, The Good Earth Bistro serves classic but elevated bistro fare by Executive Chef Andrew Thorne. As one of the original “farm-to-table” experiences in Niagara they use fresh local ingredients with their wine-friendly food offerings. Enjoy their outdoor (seasonal) patio or stay inside the Bistro for a unique Wine Midgley has made Creekside Estate Winery his home year-round. With a summer lunch menu created daily, Chef Ross explores his love of Niagara with a rustic approach to preparing locally sourced food. Open May – October Check website for winter food and wine experiences 905 562 0035 2170 Fourth Ave Jordan, ON Creeksidewine.com info@creeksidewine.com experiences The Deck at Creekside Estate Winery ($$) An amazing taste experience. Chef Ross St. Catharines L2R 6P7 905-684-8423 ext. 399 henryofpelham.com winery@henryofpelham.com

London Born Winery Restaurant Feeling peckish? Join us at London Born Wine Co. for a bite to eat while over- looking the serene views of the vineyard. Serving light lunches from Friday to Sunday. We offer flatbreads with a rotating selection of local ingredients and artisanal cheese boards featuring an array of Canadian and international cheeses. 905-563-7256 londonbornwines.com info@londonbornwines.com Just Cooking Rustic Italian ($$$) A menu inspired by the food that warms people and is made entirely from scratch with locally sourced produce and meats. Features that entice and house-made desserts that make your mouth water. Just Cooking Rustic Italian has become a favourite among locals and a destination for travelers along Niagara’s picturesque wine route. Gluten-free and vegetarian options. Book using website! 3457 King Street Vineland L0K 2C0 905-562-3222 justcooking.ca

Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery Treat yourself to a spectacular view on Rosewood’s vineyard patio. In summer months, catch the vines growing as you sip your favourite glass of wine or mead alongside a locally sourced cheeseboard. Winter weekends are filled with mugs of mulled mead served by a roaring fire. For a special experience, join our estate beekeepers for a tour of the apiary – from the safety of a bee suit you’ll open a few hives and learn about our bees. Find us @rosewoodwine on Instagram for more information and special offers. 4352 Mountainview Road Beamsville L0R 1B2 905-563-43838 taste@rosewoodwine.com rosewoodwine.com 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 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 vineland.com reservations@vineland.com

Rockway Vineyards ($$) Casual grill-style dining overlooking our

vineyards and golf course. Open April to December. 3290 Ninth Street St. Catharines L2R 6P7 905-641-1030 1-877-ROCKWAY (762-5929) rockway.net dine@rockway.net

backhouse ($$$$) Quietly tucked away in an uptown NOTL small strip mall is one of Toronto Life Magazine ’s top 10 out-of-town restaurants. The glow of the wood-fired grill and aroma of the brick oven lets guests know that they’re not just out for dinner – but rather embarking on a culinary journey of somewhereness. Continuously evolving tasting menus, inspired by our farm, are served alongside a Wine Spectator awarded wine list. 242 Mary Street Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0

The Restaurant at Redstone ($$$) Our 80-seat restaurant, private dining room and spacious outdoor patio space will showcase the seasonally and locally inspired cuisine of Chef David Sider. Our philosophy is to create cuisine centred on honesty, freshness and an unwavering commitment to our region. We strive to capture the seasons within the seasons, no matter how short, to create an experience based upon a “sense of place” that can only exist because of where we are. The Restaurant at Redstone is open for lunch and dinner daily and private group dining experiences can be arranged by e-mailing events@redstonewines.ca. 4245 King Street Beamsville L0R 1B1 905-563-9463 redstonewines.ca

289-272-1242 backhouse.xyz info@backhouse.xyz

The Farmhouse Café at Caroline Cellars ($$) Offering relaxed fare for those travelling through the heart of NOTL 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, Virgil L0S 1T0 905-468-8814 carolinecellars.com info@carolinecellars.com

Country experience. 4556 Lincoln Avenue Beamsville L0R 1B3 905-563-6333 goodearthfoodandwine.com info@goodearthfoodandwine.com

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