LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2025

CONTENTS

Departments

In Every Issue

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Editor’s Notes

SEASONAL

SEASONAL

Ice Picks Sorbet meets spirit meets bubbles— a new twist on frozen cocktails. By Charlene Rooke

Picnic in the Park Easy and delicious—a portable alfresco menu for family and friends. By Lindsay Guscott

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Inside Scoop

The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know. By Eric Vellend

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BASICS

FLAVOURS

A Cut Above The ultimate brisket feast—recipes and how-tos from an expert. By Jesse Vallins

Char Appeal Add the flavours of the grill to your cocktail repertoire. By Eric Vellend

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Recipe Index

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CHEF’S DAY OFF

Playing Favourites Chef Lizardo Becerra’s guide to the best patios in Ottawa. By Jessica Huras

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ENTERTAINING

LOCAL

Ready for the Weekend Tips, tricks, hacks and ideas to make the most of summer’s long weekends. By Victoria Walsh

Yours to Discover Favourite Ontario wines, plus inspiration to try something new. By Dick Snyder

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BEER

FLAVOURS

Lager Heads Just in time for summer, lager is back in style with Ontario brewers leading the way. By Jordan St. John

In a Pickle How to make perfect pickles at home and how to use them up—brine and all. By Eshun Mott

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE (LEFT); MAYA VISNYEI (MIDDLE); JAMES TSE (RIGHT)

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