LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2020

LCBO NOTES

From our President & CEO

Dear friends,    It is the end of March 2020, and our team is putting the finishing touches to this Early Summer issue of Food & Drink . In a few weeks it will be in your hands, and I wanted to take the opportunity to communicate directly with you, our loyal readers and LCBO customers.    We are living in unprecedented times, with the challenge of COVID-19 facing our communities, our province, our country and our planet. None of us knows what the full impact will be, but I can assure you that the LCBO will continue to do its part, supporting local communities and delivering value to Ontarians. We will continue to work collaboratively with all those in our industry, including local small businesses and suppliers around the world, supporting our charity partners and contributing to the province in support of infrastructure, education and healthcare. We will come out of this stronger by working together.    I would like to thank our extremely dedicated staff at the LCBO, at Food & Drink , and especially in our stores across the province, for serving Ontarians with passion and dedication. Above all, let me

also thank you, our customers, for your support and for the wonderful feedback we received for our Spring issue. As summer approaches, bringing the promise of a new season, I hope you enjoy this issue just as much. The time is coming when we will once again gather together to share great food and drink and enjoy each other’s company. Until then, take care of yourselves and stay healthy.

George Soleas President & CEO, LCBO

To find out more about what the LCBO is doing to keep you safe, visit lcbo.com.

PORTRAIT BY JAMES TSE

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FOOD & DRINK EARLY SUMMER 2020