LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2026

FLAVOURS Take a dip

With easy (and eye-catching), make-ahead dips on hand, you’re sure to please a crowd. Our recipes are tasty, satisfying and showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients. Just pair with simple drinks for the ultimate summer hang.

BY ERIC VELLEND, MEGAN POWELL, VICTORIA WALSH & CAROL DUDAR PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE

7-LAYER DIP WITH SPICY

BUTTER BEANS & TAJÍN TORTILLAS P. 108

Fantini Rosé Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo LCBO 635342, $13.55 From Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grapes, here’s a medium-bodied rosato full of intense red berry and cherry flavours.

Château des Charmes Brut Sparkling VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 224766, $32.95 Classic Niagara Traditional- method bubbly! Look for citrus,

What to Serve Rich and yet tangy, creamy but tart, there’s so much going on in a good dip! Versatility is the main thing to look for when pairing with wine. A robust, dry rosé can handle so many components, while a crisp, sparkling white wine brightens up everything and picks no fights on your palate.

apple and toasty brioche notes and a delightfully balanced acidity.

FOOD STYLING BY CTBHDR;ISPTROPHSETRYLSITN. GONBYGETB; PDROP STYLING BY SHELLY SHNIER

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