LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2020

INSIDE SCOOP

The Old Hastings Mercantile & Gallery

4 top pit shops If you’re planning a road‑trip, Ontario is filled with good old‑fashioned general stores to discover along the way.

Ormsby, oldhastingsgallery.ca Headed near Bancroft? Plan a detour to Ormsby (popula- tion 20!), for a not-so-quick back in time; it’s chock full of ephemera, curiosities, antiques—and penny candy! Wander through 11 themed rooms, including the Summer Kitchen. pit stop at Old Hastings. Visiting is like travelling

By Brenda Morrison

GTA BOUND? The Mercantile Toronto, themercantile.ca With a contemporary twist, The

Mercantile is an irresistible destination for foodies and shopaholics alike, enticing visitors with a plethora of gourmet treats, nifty novelties and fabulous finds sourced from local artisans and around the world.

Severn Mills Trading Post & Coffee Cabin Port Severn, coffeecabin.ca When passing through cottage country stop into the Cabin, a hip interpretation of a trading post, where epi- cureans sip and shop. Enjoy great coffee, craft beer and delicious comfort food while surrounded by a well-curated selection of unique gifts.

Trousdale’s General Store Sydenham, canadasoldestgeneralstore.com Dating back to 1836, Trousdale’s is the oldest general store in Canada. It’s slightly off the beaten path—20 minutes north of Kingston—but an LCBO is conveniently located right beside it. Serving up a taste of past and present, it offers everything from Slinkies to Stinson Studios wood bowls.

For more of Ontario’s detour-worthy shops and general stores, visit lcbo.com/foodanddrink.

TROUSDALE’S GENERAL STORE BY THERESA KENNEY; THE OLD HASTINGS MERCANTILE & GALLERY BY GARY PATTISON; THE MERCANTILE BY RAINO DILAG; SEVERN MILLS TRADING POST & COFFEE CABIN BY ANNE MIDDLETON

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EARLY SUMMER 2020 FOOD & DRINK