LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2025

Inside Scoop The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know. BY ERIC VELLEND

Summer Local

To keep your drinks cold in transit, consider the LCBO’s new Summer Canvas Cooler Bag (LCBO 44462, $12.95). Made from durable cotton canvas, it has a water-resistant liner plus pockets to store your keys, phone and sunglasses.

STAY COOL

Sparklers

Whether you need a host gift or are simply celebrating the long weekend, a cold bottle of sparkling wine is always the right choice. Before you reach for Prosecco or Champagne, remember there are some fantastic sparklers made in Ontario. For a variety of styles and flavours, here are some of our favourites.

Rosehall Run Pixie Sparkling Rosé VQA LCBO 492959, $19.95 13th Street Cuvée Brut Sparkling Rosé VQA LCBO 147504, $29.95 Cave Spring Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling VQA LCBO 213983, $32.95 Tawse Spark Limestone Ridge Organic Brut Sparkling Riesling VQA LCBO 370361, $24.95

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE; FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY SHELLY SHNIER

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