LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2020

Slickers Ice Cream, Bloomfield and Picton With two locations in the area, Slickers is well known for being the place to go in Prince Edward County. Its s’mores‑inspired Campfire Cream is a top seller. Devout frozen treat fans revel in ice cream bliss with Sweet Taco and Panini incarnations.

Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen, Ottawa

Wong’s Ice Cream& Store, Toronto With so many great ice cream choic- es, selecting a Toronto spot was no easy task. But this Asian-themed ice cream store offers tasty flavours you’re not likely to find elsewhere— think Oolong Watermelon Sorbet, Vietnamese Coffee and Black Sesame Salted Duck Egg.

This café and ice cream shop whips up small-batch ice creams incorporating goods from Ottawa makers and farmers including tasty vegan options. Try treats like this Honey Bun Dipped Bar made with honey me- ringues folded into bread yeast ice cream. And watch for their seasonal ice cream pies, sandwiches and bubble waffle cones.

Hometown IceCream, St. Catharines

This cute shop’s Instagram feed is filled with treat-spiration from macarons and pretzels to colour- fully sprinkled desserts and even breakfast-cereal-topped pints. Stop by for scoops that feature locally sourced ingredients without artificial flavourings or preservatives. Look for Hometown’s specialty Niagara-centric sorbets made with different wine varietals from 13th Street Winery.

Hewitt’s Dairy Bar, Hagersville A step into this dairy bar is like walking into a time cap- sule—nostalgia abounds, especially for me since it’s the same spot my grandparents used to take us grandkids to for a special treat (strawberry, please). Its long history and loyal following can be attributed to its delicious dairy. Nowadays, Hewitt’s also offers goats’-milk ice creams and sugar-free options, too.

WONG’S PHOTO BY FAREEN KARIM

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FOOD & DRINK SUMMER 2020