LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2020

INSIDE SCOOP

9 stand‑out ice cream spots Ontario has no shortage of must-try scoops. We’ve rounded up favourites frommemory‑lane classics to unexpected surprises. With local businesses having to get creative this year, be sure to look them up to see how they’re operating this summer.

Pom Pom Treat Hut, Thornbury The owners of this quaint walk-up-window shop say it’s located near the best pier jump in South Georgian Bay. For the next best way to cool off in the area, you can enjoy delectable frozen desserts such as their house-made Wheelie ice pops or ice cream sandwiches and scoops (from London Ice Cream Company). They also make their own vegan ice creams with flavours like Sour Cherry Swirl and Pumpkin Pie. All served in compostable dishes.

By Victoria Walsh

Mio Gelato, Kingston Here, the focus is on making gelato using prime locally grown fare. For instance, Mio Gelato stockpiles in-season berries to whip up delights like Strawberry Sorbetto or lemon raspberry throughout the year. Look for weekly specials like Blueberry Kale, Caramelized Peach and Cinnamon Latte.

BELLY ICE CREAM BY MARK REEDER; MIO GELATO BY ROB WHELAN; SHAW’S BY JUNIPER J PHOTOGRAPHY

Shaw’s Ice Cream and Dairy Bar, St. Thomas Opened in 1948, Shaw’s is an institution. It has loads of delicious classic flavours— Key Lime Pie, Tiger Stripe and Rainbow Sorbet. Just try to walk out with one scoop! Fun fact: our editor, Jody Dunn, swears by the Orange Pineapple!

Belly Ice Cream, Huntsville This spot prides itself on making artisanal ice cream using local ingredients, sometimes foraged and prepared by chefs. Look for garden mint with dark chocolate chip, Rhubarb Ginger or Wild Blueberry Lavender. And through the window in the shop, catch a glimpse of these small-batch ice creams being made while you enjoy a cone.

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SUMMER 2020 FOOD & DRINK