LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2025

A Well-Crafted Knife An Opinel knife is a kitchen workhorse, good for slicing vegetables or meats and even carving wood! The blade folds into its wooden handle so it can be securely stored in a pocket or drawer. Opinel Folding Knife (61K8002 3 1/4 "-3 3/4" ) leevalley.com

Bellwoods x Blood Brothers Goblin’s Trill Double IPA LCBO 47460, 473 mL, $5.50 Blood Brothers x Bellwoods Devil Sauce Double IPA LCBO 47503, 473 mL, $5.50 Two breweries with great cred come together to create these heavy-hitting, hop-forward collab brews.

Rosewood Shoulders of Giants Cabernet Franc VINTAGES 48251, $44.95 This local winery has a good rep thanks to their inventive blends and low-intervention offerings made with sustainability in mind.

Giving French vibes, this person is drawn to quiet luxury and trendy- yet-chic things that just so happen to be perfectly tailored. for the Effortlessly Cool

Stylish Shades Consider sunnies with a stylish print, shape and tint—these make the perfect accent for any outfit. Elisa Johnson Jane Sunglasses in Brown Tortoise vincentpark.ca

Fancy Salt A classic flaky salt like Maldon will definitely up your gift game and in turn, the recipient’s cooking as well. Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, 125 g (Regular and Smoked) maldonsalt.com

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Covetable Cookware Spoil a loved one with a pan so special (bonjour, Le Creuset) they’ll think of you every time they simmer up something great. Le Creuset 3.5-L Braiser in Artichaut lecreuset.ca

Alpha Estate Single Vineyard Hedgehog Xinomavro 2022 VINTAGES 259762, $26.95 Made using traditional and modern techniques with a Northern Greek varietal, this wine makes a great host gift and conversation-starter.

Shelter Point Classic Single Malt Whisky LCBO 46232, $87.50 A Canadian expression of classic single-malt that’s approachable and reliable. It’s excellent for cocktail-making, too!

Gruner Veltliner Losskindl VINTAGES 45349, $18.95

Estoras Blaufränkisch Leithaberg VINTAGES 45354, $18.95 Aromatic with dark fruit and spicy notes, this grape varietal is a dar ling among sommeliers.

With their bright citrus notes and fresh acidity, easygoing Grüner wines read fashion able, and they consistently make for a good gift.

FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY SHELLY SHNIER; BELLWOODS IMAGE: DARREN KEMPER

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