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Enjoy fine dining by Ottawa’s gorgeous Rideau Canal as 1 Elgin Restaurant presents menus inspired by a diverse ensemble of immensely talented chefs from across the country through their Resident Chef Program. 

Resident Chef Program

The National Arts Centre's mission has always been to nurture and promote performing artists throughout Canada. In the same spirit, the Resident Chef Program was introduced by 1 Elgin Restaurant in 2019 as a way of sharing Canada's brightest culinary talent with the rest of the country, and the world. 

Working closely with NAC executive chef, Kenton Leier, participating chefs have created beautiful events and cooking demonstrations, menus for 1 Elgin Restaurant and invited culinary students into the NAC kitchen to work with them and gain some real-world experience in one of Canada's most prestigious kitchens. 

Current menus, upcoming events, and information on every season of Resident Chefs can be found at 1Elgin.ca.

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The Agrarian Market offers a wide variety of cheese, charcuterie, fresh baked breads and pastries, snacks, treats, coffee beans, in-house prepared dishes and meals to-go, as well as an impressive selection of locally grown and produced fresh produce, preserves, cheese, meats, chocolates, honey, syrups, spices, herbs, vinegars, mustards, and more! We are proud to continue providing our popular picnic baskets and off-site catering options.

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Jacobsons Fine Food is a second-generation family grocer located in the heart of Ottawa’s Beechwood Village. Their team is available seven days-a-week, to help you create many memorable moments around the table.

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Founded in 2000, Back Forty is a small creamery and cheese shop located on a farm in the hamlet of Mississippi Station Ontario where cheesemaker Jeff Fenwick hand-crafts artisanal cheeses of the highest quality. Back Forty’s original raw ewe milk cheeses have grown into a local favorite and have become loved and trusted by many of the province's top chefs and cheese lovers alike.

Using traditional old-world methods and 100% natural unpasteurized sheep’s milk, each cheese is made by hand in small batches and then carefully tended to and aged from two to 12 months. In their petite fromagerie they produce six ewe’s milk cheeses: Flower Station, Madawaska, Bonnechere, Highland Blue, Ompah, and Pecorino Verona. In 2018 Back Forty started making cheeses with raw water buffalo milk and introduced the new Calabogie Blue Cheese and Little Antoines.

The Back Forty farm is home to the dairy, cheese shop, and riverside bistro and is located in Mississippi Station, Ontario, an hour west of Ottawa. The shop offers a full selection of our raw-sheep’s milk cheeses, as well as a range of locally made products including cured meats, honey, maple syrup, chocolate, coffee beans, preserves, and Back Forty’s own farm raised grass-fed organic lamb, Highland Beef, and whey-fed pork.

The outdoor live fire kitchen and riverside bistro serve a seasonal farm-to-table menu, including wood-oven pizzas, salads, and tasting boards, and the licensed riverside patio features Ontario craft beer, cider, and wine.  All the produce used in the menu is grown in Back Forty’s organic garden and the meats are all raised on farm, including organic chicken, lamb, Highbeef, and pork.

The Cheese Shop and Bistro is open every Friday and Saturday 11:30-7 from June 16th to Labour Day with a rotating seasonal farm-to-table menu. It’s casual outdoor dining riverside at picnic tables, muskoka chairs, and bar.

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Founded in 2012, Big Rig Brewery began on a modest 10 barrel system. Today, Big Rig is the largest craft brewery in our Nation’s Capital.

Doing it all for the love of beer has led to New Brewery of the Year in Ontario (2013) and multiple awards at the Canadian and Ontario Brewing Awards.

Dedicated to pure craftsmanship and using only the best quality ingredients, Big Rig Brewery takes great pride in reinventing classic styles and crafting emerging ones.

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Flora Hall Brewing is a neighbourhood gathering place designed from the ground up to welcome and delight customers with delicious beer and food and warm service, all in a striking setting. 

Founder Dave Longbottom spent decades travelling the globe in other ventures, always seeking out the best local taverns and watering holes and sampling the drink, food and hospitality on offer. Flora Hall is the synthesis of these experiences, launched to provide Ottawa with a unique new drinking and eating locale, and built to last. 

After rescuing the derelict structure at 37 Flora St. in 2016, an extensive, year-long transformation began. The renovation is built upon and complements the building’s long and familiar heritage as an engineering warehouse and office. All the work was completed by local trades and craftspeople. 

Flora Hall's beer is made in their 18 hectolitre, two-vessel brewhouse, including one bright tank and five single fermentation tanks. They produce a variety of beer styles made with quality ingredients and the careful attention of their talented brewers.

The kitchen at Flora Hall produces creative and contemporary takes on classic comfort foods from around the globe, with ingredients sourced locally and seasonally. The food complements drinking and conversation, perfect for snacking and sharing over an afternoon or evening of conviviality. 

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The folks at Brookers Cider add nothing artificial to their ciders: no sulphites, no finings, no concentrates, no yeast. They start with certified organic wild apples and that is often where it ends. If we they add anything, they add only locally grown fruits or botanicals, or locally produced honey or syrup.

They grow their apples naturally. Not just organically, but with as little intervention as possible. That means no sprays whatsoever; no chemical fertilizers, no harsh pruning. By buying Brookers Cider you are not only supporting a small family business, but other local small businesses. 

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Loch Mór Cider blends contain carefully selected heritage and cider varieties, which are pressed on site and fermented slowly at low temperatures. Many of their ciders are bottle conditioned, creating the natural, fine stream of bubbles. Some are fermented naturally with wild/house culture yeast & others are inoculated with strains of wine yeast. 

The folks at Loch Mór Cider Co. like their cider full of flavour and not full of sugar. They leave our cider “full juice”, which means we can provide you with a drier (lower sugar) cider with the full flavour. Cider judges also agree – their ciders have won awards for two years in a row, including for their fortified cider, Pommeau, which has won twice. 

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Circling Hawk is known for their friendly service and pure natural honey, cheesecake, and mead. They take great care in the health and well-being of the millions of bees they manage and use only ethical beekeeping practices.

Their bees forage on the wilds of the Oak Ridges Moraine on abundant blossoms of alfalfa, clover, buckthorn, golden rod and many other wildflowers which makes an assortment of beautiful honey. Most of their bee colonies make way more honey than they need so they can safely remove some without harming them. Three generations are involved in the farm and it's their mission to responsibly grow quality managed pollinators in an ethical way and to provide the freshest and finest honey in Ontario.

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The folks at Cold Bear Brewing Co. believe that a brewery is more than a place that makes beer, it is a place to gather and bring people together. That by supporting your local brewery, you're also supporting the many people in your community that support it - the farmers that grow the barley, the maltsters that turn the barley into malt, the yeast suppliers that help keep the conversion of sugars to alcohol consistent, and the hop growers that grow and harvest delicious hops.

By purchasing Cold Bear beer, you are helping a whole community of hard workers in and around the Ottawa area. This is why they created a brewery centered around you, our customers. They believe that they are not only crafting high quality beers, they are crafting community.

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Founded in the backwoods of Northern Ontario, Copperhead Distillery continutes our founder's legacy of pride + integrity, using traditional distilling methods in each hand-crafted spirit they make. 

For over 40 years Craig Ferchat thrived as an influential entrepreneur, businessman, and innovator. His ultimate dream of founding a distillery was fulfilled in December of 2016 with the opening of Copperhead Distillery. This moment would change the course for his family and would be the beginning of a legacy that will live on forever.

Craig’s ambition, work ethic, and determination are reasons why Copperhead exists today. 

Today, Craig’s wife Sharon and son John Ferchat carry on the family business and continue to expand Copperhead Distillery and keep his dream thriving!

You can now find select Copperhead Spirits in over 100 LCBO Locations or visit the Distillery/Retail Store in Sundridge, ON to explore the full Copperhead line-up of Whisky, Moonshine, Rum, Vodka, and Specialty Spirits like the Famous Apple Pie Moonshine.

Inside the retail store you will find the ever-popular Tasting Bar, open year-round to sample their delicious spirits! If you visit in the warmer months, you can also enjoy a refreshing drink on their new Patio and grab some lunch from The Tattie Shack (opening late May 2023).

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The Great Taste of Ontario is a collection of digital passports and stories to help you fall in love with the food and drink of Ontario again, and again.

Each season, you can download one of 40 passports to help guide your planning and inspire you to explore our big, BIG province. Then, hit the open road to visit the growers and makers who make Ontario so special. Each time you check-in along the way, you’ll be one step closer to redeeming some sweet Ontario-made prizes - all while supporting communities across Ontario too!

Learn how it works below or skip ahead to download your first passport here.

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Support Ontario Farmers — Choose FEAST ON

Lanark County's farm-to-table movement is a feast for the senses. Immerse yourself in a journey that begins at our picturesque farms, where farmers cultivate the land with care and dedication. From fields of fresh vegetables to pasture-raised livestock, our local producers deliver the highest quality ingredients straight to the tables of our talented chefs.

For an authentic farm-to-table experience, visit our lively farmer's markets. Stroll through the vibrant stalls bursting with an abundance of seasonal produce, artisanal cheeses, freshly baked goods, and more. Engage with the friendly farmers and producers, and learn the stories behind the food you purchase. Taste the difference in every bite and take a piece of Lanark County's culinary heritage home with you.

Immerse yourself in the culture of our breweries and distilleries, where you can witness the craftsmanship firsthand. Take a behind-the-scenes tour, learning about the intricate processes that go into creating these unique beverages. Engage with the experts, and gain a deeper appreciation for the dedication and passion that goes into each bottle.

Lanark County invites you to raise a glass, savour the flavours, and celebrate the artistry of our culinary and beverage scene. Whether you're exploring our charming restaurants, perusing the farmer's markets, or discovering the craft beverage establishments, you'll find a symphony of tastes that embody the essence of our region.

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FRONTERRA Nordic Wellness Camp is designed to hide seamlessly in with the natural surroundings allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of their farm, fields and forests without leaving a trace or disrupting the natural landscape. Designed as a premium boutique camp with only 10 tent-suites placed spaciously apart to ensure your time is rejuvenating and enjoyable, each sites are located to protect sensitive habitat while maximizing the enjoyment of the most naturally beautiful and pristine natural environments.

Indulge in the ultimate outdoor relaxation with their new private spa experience. From the convenience and privacy of your own camp, FRONTERRA offers you a luxurious botanical ritual to enjoy an assortment of incenses, soap, scrubs and lotions featuring botanicals harvested from their farm to bring you closer to nature in a truly original spa experience. Their spa kit include step-by-step instructions for a self-guided spa experience that will leave you feeling invigorated, relaxed and balanced. Treat yourself to a body scrub with their invigorating botanical salt blends, improve your blood circulation with our bouquet whisk of aromatic plants and herbs to then nourish your body with their plant-based, bug defying creams and lotions. Whether you’re looking for a meditative solo spa experience or an intimate moment to share with a loved one, their spa kit is the perfect addition to your luxury camping getaway.

FRONTERRA provides a transformative reconnection to simplicity, self-sufficiency and sustainability by offering agro-tourism experiences that connect us to the natural world while transferring related skills that have a positive impact on the environment. FRONTERRA's  vision is to foster this shift toward healthy, sustainable lifestyles and promote the understanding of our connection to the diversity of the natural world that sustains us so we can address the challenges of our future for the generations of tomorrow.

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At 11th POST on Queen, the highest quality ingredients are transformed into everyday classics. The desire is that the moment guests step into the warm and welcoming environment, it will provide the perfect backdrop to enjoy all life's special moments with comforting and delicious dishes.

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The Honsberger Family are sixth generation farmers and they have been farming since 1811. Therefore, the heritage and history of the land has been in the Honsberger family for years.

In 2007, cherry trees were removed to plant Cabernet Franc and apple trees removed to plant riesling. Currently, there are 8 acres of Cabernet Franc (near Jordan Road) and 3 acres of Reisling (near the back of the property, directly across from the tasting room). In 2012, the family decided to hold back a portion of their 11 acres of grape production to make their own wine.

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Located in the oldest section of a historic winery dating back to 1871, our charming restaurant at Inn On The Twenty in Jordan, Ontario boasts panoramic views of the Twenty Valley, outstanding fine dining and innovative dishes that complement regional wines. Facing due west, it’s also the perfect setting for romantic sunset dinners. If you’re in need of dining recommendations, their experienced team is happy to help with food and drink selections. Our full bar serves both VQA wines and other carefully selected wine, cocktails and beer.

EXECUTIVE CHEF PETE TINDALL

Chef Pete knew he was destined to be chef. Since graduating Niagara College Culinary Management in 2005, he has worked in some of the Niagara’s finest restaurants including Inn On The Twenty, The Restaurant at Vineland Estates, and Riverbend Inn. He returned to his roots at Inn On the Twenty Restaurant in 2021 and was soon promoted to Executive Chef.

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Located within Two Sisters Vineyards, Kitchen76 offers guests carefully curated dishes paired with pristine Bordeaux style wines. With exquisite vineyard views, you are invited to experience beautiful wine and food pairings that showcase culinary and winemaking excellence.

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Megalomaniac Food+Drink offers all-weather outdoor dining at one of Niagara’s best-loved wineries, Megalomaniac Wines. Take a seat indoors or in the all-weather glassed in patio overlooking the vineyard, atop the escarpment in Vineland at the highest altitude winery site in Niagara. Enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner and small plates by Revalee with exclusive Megalomaniac wines and sparkling wine cocktails.

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Set amongst 25 acres of estate vineyards, just west of St Catharines, 13th Street Winery creates exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of Niagara, specializing in hand-crafted sparkling wines, Gamay Noir, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. The winery’s retail location offers guests a unique blend of Wine, Food and Art.

Visit their contemporary tasting bar and enjoy a guided tasting of theirr award-winning wines. Wander 13th Street Winery's expansive grounds with a glass of wine and discover the sculptures and artwork that adorn our property including the 13th Street Gallery. Their outdoor Bistro is open seasonally for lunch. And of course, no visit is complete without a trip to the 13th Street Bakery. Discover their famous butter tarts and other fresh baked goods. Try their jams and jellies made with Niagara produce and shop their selection of culinary items, giftware and artisanal cheeses.

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Adamo Estate Winery's 25 acre vineyard is nestled in the fertile, rolling hills of Hockley Valley featuring over 23,000 vines, with award-winning wines, fantastic culinary offerings & unique event venues.

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Alton Farms is the pioneer estate winery in Huron Shores. They handcraft all their wines and use sustainable practices in their vineyard. This year marks their 10th anniversary as a winery. Enjoy wine on their covered patio, listen to live music, experience one of their special dinners or take your favourite glass of wine for a walk on their trails.

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Dobbin Estate winery is nestled in the heart of the Bench producing wines to the very highest international standard. Meticulously crafted in small batches and embodying the outstanding terroir of their unique Niagara vineyard, their wines provide exceptional and unmatched quality. 

Located on the highly acclaimed Twenty Mile Bench, their calcium-rich soils are ideal for producing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Cabernet Franc. Dobbin Estate vines were selected specifically to maximize their site and are tightly planted, grown organically, and cropped for low yields. 

Every step is taken to ensure that their wines are ageable, complex, harmonious, and refined.

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Henry of Pelham’s 300-acre vineyard is located in the Short Hills Bench sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula. 

The Short Hills Bench is the most easterly of the sub-appellations located within the Niagara Escarpment. It encompasses the land rising up from the plain of the peninsula south of Regional Road 81 to the Escarpment Brow and situated between Twelve Mile Creek and Fifteen Mile Creek.

The undulating hills and valleys of the Short Hills, which rest on an ancient buried valley that once cut through the Niagara Escarpment and connected the basins Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, provide long gentle slopes with excellent drainage and sun exposure. The warm sunny days and cool nights characteristic of this area are perfect for developing the intense grape flavours derived from its complex soils. All the grapes for Henry of Pelham Estate and Speck Family Reserve wines are grown in the Short Hills Bench sub-appellation.

One thing unites every VQA wine produced by Henry of Pelham: the land. Their family has lived on it for generations, and their vines have been putting down deep roots in St. Catharines, Ontario for decades. From full-bodied Baco Noir to rich Chardonnay, our wines capture this unique connection to our corner of Niagara.

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Hidden Bench's critically acclaimed estate winery lies nestled in the heart of the picturesque Beamsville Bench. They craft premium wines using fruit exclusively grown in their organic estate vineyards, with sustainable, non-interventionist winemaking techniques, that have a sense of place and time.

The term "Grown, Produced and Bottled" found on their label finds its true meaning at Hidden Bench Estate Winery where they craft only 100% estate grown wines in three series: the Estate Series which are blends of all three of their vineyards, the Terroir Series which are single vineyard and/or barrel selection, limited production wines and the Rachis & Derma series which represents their natural wine offerings.

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The Bistro menu created by Chef Josh Berry features locally inspired seasonal items and changes throughout the season. Open for outdoor dining from mid-May to mid-October - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday. 11:30am to 5:00pm. Thursday and Friday 11:30am - 7:30pm. Closed on Sundays.

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The 401 Cider Brewery is located at The Big Apple in Northumberland County, a welcomed addition to the Heart of Apple Country. At a location where everything is apple,  a cider house seemed to fit right in! Found just off the 401 Highway – you can’t miss it; The Big Apple is home to potentially the Largest Apple in the World! A great stop to stretch your legs, grab a bite, have some family fun and full of goodies for all ages.

The 401 Cider Brewery offers a large line up of award winning craft ciders produced in house with 100% Ontario Apples, often sourced from nearby Prince Edward County. We take no short cuts; our cider making philosophy is simple and straightforward starting with high quality apples. There are sparkling and still ciders available to suit all tastes with dry to sweet styles, and many flavour options. 

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Their name must be a typo. Maybe they’re so Canadian they didn’t want to commit to calling their cider Rude? The fact is, Rood is Dutch for red. Red: because this cider is basically the love child of 5 different delicious red apples. But why Dutch? Creekside, where we make their cider, is in the village of Jordan Station which was founded by the Pennsylvania Dutch. Long story short, they weren’t really Dutch. They were German. And the German word for red is rot. Rot Apples isn’t exactly mouth-watering. So, Dutch it is. There you have it.

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The 401 Cider Brewery is located at The Big Apple in Northumberland County, a welcomed addition to the Heart of Apple Country. At a location where everything is apple, a cider house seemed to fit right in.

Found just off the 401 Highway – you can’t miss it; The Big Apple is home to potentially the Largest Apple in the World! A great stop to stretch your legs, grab a bite, have some family fun and full of goodies for all ages.

The 401 Cider Brewery offers a large line up of award winning craft ciders produced in house with 100% Ontario Apples, often sourced from nearby Prince Edward County. We take no short cuts; our cider making philosophy is simple and straightforward starting with high quality apples. There are sparkling and still ciders available to suit all tastes with dry to sweet styles, and many flavour options. 

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A cup of hot cocoa is the perfect end to an evening of skating or an afternoon of snowball fights. Though the creamy indulgence was considered a luxury item hundreds of years ago due to the high cost of cocoa beans, you’d be hard pressed not to find some form of hot chocolate in any Canadian household today. And what could be more Canadian than maple with your sweet and warm chocolate drink? Camino maple hot chocolate, created by La Siembra Cooperative, relies on small-scale farming operations for its organic and fair-trade ingredients. Hot chocolate was the first product launched by the co-op back in 1999, so it’s “always been near and dear to our hearts,” says Mélanie Broguet, Camino's manager of product development. With organic maple sugar from Citadelle, a maple syrup producer co-operative in Quebec, cocoa producer co-ops in the Dominican Republic and a sugar producer in Paraguay, the vegan friendly drink is sweater-weather ready for all.

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Find it at: Essence of Life Organics, Evergreen Natural Foods, Fiesta Farms, Organic Garage

Amandala’s offers a quaint and cozy atmosphere unlike any other in Peterborough. From the exposed brick to the warm fires and friendly staff, we will make your night feel truly special.

Their menu offers a diverse range of gourmet cuisine handpicked by Chef Simon Brown. The menu features many items inspired by meals from around the world. Ingredients are sourced in Peterborough and the surrounding area -- ensuring your meals are always cooked using the freshest ingredients, all while supporting the agricultural community.

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It was only a matter of time before the years Christine Manning spent as a child in her Italian mother’s kitchen would influence her career. While on a break between marketing jobs, Manning and her husband James planted a vegetable garden and were rewarded with a bumper crop. Manning canned those vegetables, joined a farmers’ market and launched Manning Canning. When it was time to grow, Manning was faced with the challenge of finding adequate commercial kitchen space. After a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014, Manning opened her own commercial kitchen in Toronto’s Leaside neighbourhood that now hosts 40 small food businesses in addition to her own. Made with cold-pressed juice from Ontario apples, the delicately flavoured apple Earl Grey jelly had a couple of inspirations — tea time with James’ parents in the U.K. and an apple and earl grey martini Manning fell in love with in New York.

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Find it at: Evergreen Brickworks, Yam Chops, Blackbird Baking Co.

Applewood Farm & Winery has been producing unique, award winning fruit wines, Cider and Meade for over 22 years. Their wines are made from fruit and honey harvested right from their farm, as well as fruit supplied by other local farms.  

Applewood Farm & Winery is a great destination for young and old to enjoy a little bit of the country, close to the city. Applewood Farm & Winery is a family run, family friendly farm and winery. They invite you and your family to come spend a while under our tree.

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Bad Apple Brewing Company is owned and run by the Ingram family. Jason and Sarah Ingram were raised in Huron County. They have always loved living by Lake Huron and wanted to raise their two children here as well. In 2011, when a property with a beautiful house and century barn, on a 4.9 acre orchard came up for sale and was just a 10 minute walk from the lake, they decided to make it their forever home. They saw all the potential the property had and spent the first three years learning to care for the property and playing around with ideas of what they could do with it.

Jason and his father Sandy both had a passion for home brewing and during those first three years they planted all different kinds of fruit they could experiment with in their home brews: more apple trees, cherry trees, black and red currents and 5 different varieties of grapes. Jason also began building his own home brewing system and haven in the barn. Jason liked the idea of brewing his creations for others. Sarah enjoyed caring for the orchard and liked the idea of opening a farm gate store to sell the apples as well as other local products. In the end, both ideas turned into what is now Bad Apple Brewing Company.

Bad Apple Brewing Company opened in 2014 as a ferment on premises (also known as a U-Brew). Jason had been home brewing for years and wanted to teach his passion for home brewing to others. He had turned his little brewing haven in the barn into a business. You could say Bad Apple is a business literally born in a barn!  In fact, that is what we called one of our first beers! Brewing was fun and something he really enjoyed doing as a side business from his full time job as a sheet metal foreman and estimator. The decision to switch licensing to a Beer Manufacturer allowing Bad Apple Brewing Company to function as a micro or craft brewery was made once Jason was able to increase the size of his brewhouse. He also had many customers coming in asking if they could buy product by the bottle which he was not able to do under the ferment on premises license.

It was September 2016 when Jason and Sarah officially received the new license for Bad Apple, and the business started to function as a craft brewery. Their flagship beer was West Coast White, a wheat beer spiced with a hint of cardamom. It is still one of their best sellers.

In 2018, they were able to grow their brewhouse again. This new brewhouse provided the ability to brew 15 hectolitre batches- still considered small batch, craft beer but greatly increasing the brewhouse output. So after installing the brewhouse himself, Jason made the difficult decision to quit his sheet metal career and go full time as the brewer and president of Bad Apple Brewing Company. Jason enjoys seeing people enjoying his beer creations, talking beer, and telling stories. He also loves giving tours and still loves teaching about the brewing process.

Through the years Jason has worked at perfecting a variety of craft beer recipes. Including the West Coast White, Jim’s Juicy IPA, Apple Blossom Honey Brown, Snappy Apple Sour, Black Monday Dunkelweizen, Irish Red Ale and Bannock Burn Scottish Ale.  He also brews for some local neighbouring businesses in St. Joseph’s. Hessenland Inn asked Jason to brew their Hessenland Helles which has become one of the most popular beers sold at Bad Apple as well as at Hessenland.  He also was asked in 2020 to brew a light lager for the White Squirrel Golf Club, called the Swinging Squirrel- another popular favourite available at the Golf club or at Bad Apple.

Sarah Ingram, Vice President of Bad Apple Brewing Company still likes to focus on caring for the orchard and gardens but also manages the advertising, social media and event planning side of the business. Sarah opened the orchard as a ‘you pick’ business in 2014 and to this day if you want the experience of picking your own fresh apples off the tree, you can come to Bad Apple in September or October and pick. Only now you can also enjoy a beer while you’re out picking your apples!  Sarah also ran with her idea of having a store that sells local products. When you come to Bad Apple you can shop for the latest craft beers they have to offer as well as support other local companies by picking up their coffee, kombucha, meat sticks, hot sauce, maple syrup, spices, charcuterie boards and the list is always growing! Sarah loves helping to organize inventory, choosing what swag to purchase next, and putting on events for the community and Bad Apple patrons. She loves seeing people enjoying themselves and sharing in their passion for great beer, relaxing atmosphere and the beautiful scenery of the Bad Apple Orchard, she likes to call the Bad Apple Badlands!

Jason and Sarah both see the potential for Bad Apple to be a community hub.  This vision really came to light in the summer of 2020 when people needed a safe place to reunite with their family after the first COVID lockdown.  Picnic tables were spread throughout the orchard giving people a place to meet safely with their social circle.  It started with Father’s Day weekend and multiple families commenting that their meeting at Bad Apple was the first time they had seen each other in 4 months, as well as the first time they had really ‘gone out’.  This encouraged the couple to give people more of what they seemed to need: a fun, safe place to enjoy with their friends and family. They brought in food trucks, live music, campfires, and Yoga and Brew in the orchard.

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Located in the historic downtown of Petrolia, Ontario, you'll discover an award-winning craft brewery. Known for exceptional craft beer, a truly historic setting, an unforgettable experience and the area's most welcoming team. Black Gold Brewery is a must-visit destination.

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The Elora Brewing Company transformed a historic limestone building into a food, beer and music destination that’s steeped in tradition and celebrated history. Visit the dining room or on the patio for a farm to table experience. Chef Ryan Goodfellow works with  a network of local farmers and artisan producers to create rotating seasonal menus.

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Grab a pint of The Second Wedge beer, order a pizza and relax. Good things take time and their pizza is worth the wait. 72 hour dough and carefully curated ingredients baked in a 900 degree wood-fired stone oven.

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Bench Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery located on 8 acres of farmland in the Niagara Benchlands. Situated in the heart of Niagara’s rural but sophisticated wine region, they are surrounded by some of Ontario’s finest agricultural land and grow their own hops and apples. Their location provides the ideal setting for crafting great, approachable beers and ciders that reflect their local terroir.

Bench is a certified B Corporation and strives to be a leader in sustainability, having a zero-wastewater footprint and Carbon Neutral certification by BMO Radicle Climate Smart.

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Their Tap Room and Patio are open 6-days a week. Not local? They are now offering Free Shipping Ontario wide.

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Four friends who share a passion for family, St. Catharines, and Niagara and the fruitful taste of good beer came together to create and foster a space that celebrates history, and community.

Started in 2017 Decew Falls Brewing Co. championed in local bars and restaurants their “Morning Star Cream Ale”, many spots brought on the flavourful beer, and continued their support ever since. With our taproom opening up in August of 2022, we have introduced 5 new staple beers with rotating taps as well bringing the taste of Niagara’s history with the St .Catharines community and local business’ together.

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The story of Dragan Brewing and Wine Company did not begin like other breweries or wineries.

One would think that an idea like this would sprout into existence as a product of a drinking session with friends, but instead theirs began with a bedtime story told by their founder to his 6-month-old son, Dragan.

The story soon became a vision of a company that would strive to be better and make a difference. Not just in their products but with theirr employees, customers, business partners, fellow breweries/wineries and the communities that they live in.

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Old Craft. Simple Ingredients. Brewed In The Heart Of Port Dalhousie.

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Friends gather with local beer in one hand, and a mouthwatering warm pretzel in the other, amid panoramic green views. Social energy abounds as you bask in the sun or shade. A haven for chat, laughter and small bites.

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Chef Jose Hadad got his first taste of professional cooking at the age of 17. But it was long before then that he became hooked on being a chef, all thanks to his grandmothers. He watched them meticulously make dishes from the simplest ingredients while growing up in Mexico City. Fast forward to 2006, Hadad arrived in Toronto, bought himself a small table at the St. Lawrence Market and started selling fresh, authentic Mexican products. Today, his line of “Mad Mexican” foods are part of what he calls a “Mexican food revolution” in Toronto — a movement to introduce true Mexican flavours to consumers. They include several salsas such as the two-way jalape-no bean dip. Fire-roasted jalapenos tag-team with chipotles, and are offset by caramelized onions and black turtle beans — a combina-tion perfect on its own or on a sandwich.

Mad Mexican
madmexican.ca | 647.352.2555
Find it at: Mad Mexican Taco House & Market, Fresh & Wild, Rowe Farms, Healthy Planet

It was half a century ago, but Pete Bradford still remembers walking into the cooler of his granfather's butchery and seeing two wooden barrels full of pig heads —only to exclaim, "Grandpa, that's what I'd like to do some day, make those barrels." But it wasn't until the closure of the General Motors plant Bradford managed in Trenton that he was able to head to Kansas to study how to make wine barrels full time. Now a master cooper, Bradford is one of ony a few left in the country. When he started his coopering business in 2006, he and his wife, Maria, used vinegars to experiment with the different flavours various types of wood would impart on the wine. With a Gamay base blended with a Riesling reduction and fresh black currants from Brighton, Ont., Bradford's popular raw black currant vinegar is aged for 17 years before it hits the shelf. Perfect on pork tenderloin or as an aperitif, this vinegar is acidic up front with a mouthful of flavour. And Bradford's favourite way to enjoy it is blended into melted chocolate and slathered on ribs.

Canadian Vinegar Cellars
canadianvinegarcellars.com | 613.476.4888
Find it at: Black Prince Winery, PEC, online

Most spirits tend to be on the clear side — or at the very least, you can see through them. But after spending many years in the bar business, Andrew Kirby, president and co-founder of Hounds Vodka based in Waterloo, wanted to create something that would “intrigue people.” By adding a proprietary blend of fulvic trace minerals and humines to triple-distilled vodka, Kirby made a black-hued spirit worthy of any martini, shaken or stirred. His favourite way to indulge is by making a Hounds Tooth: a vodka cocktail with bitters, simple syrup and just one rock. Kirby’s father, who spent 20 years in the spir-it industry, was a source of inspiration and encouragement — “he knew that nothing like this existed.” The minerals — derived from humus, or degraded organic matter — serve two purposes. They add the deep-black hue to the vodka and provide a velvety, smooth finish, creating an “incredible ingredient for the creative bartender.”

Hounds Vodka
houndsvodka.com | 519.498.8446
Find it at: LCBO

The Gooderham & Worts Distillery, once known as the largest distillery in Canada, still inspires to this day — despite closing down its Distillery District location decades ago. Spirit of York, which now calls part of the old Gooderham property home, aims to honour Toronto’s proud and storied distillation history. One of the company’s core pillars is to “create world- class spirits in this world-class city,” says Gerry Guitor, president of Spirit of York. That’s reflected in the whisky, made from 100-per -cent rye grain, aged in new oak barrels for three years and proofed with water from Springwater, Ont., which Guitor argues is the purest water in the world. His favourite way to enjoy the whisky is in a Sazerac, Boulevardier or straight up on the rocks. But in this cold weather, he suggests trying an East of the Delta — a cocktail named after a popular canoe route used by French settlers in the 1700s, now known as the Humber River. It includes cinnamon and clove, warm apple cider and Spirit of York rye whisky.

Spirit of York Distillery Co.
spiritofyork.com | 416.777.0001

Find it at: 12 Trinity Street, Toronto, Ont.

They are a company created on a passion for Niagara Wine Country and all it has to offer. They provide private, all-inclusive Niagara Region Tours in both Niagara-on-the Lake and the Niagara Benchlands; home to the largest planted acreage of all viticultural areas in Canada. They provide round-trip, door-to-door service with all of their tours.

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Make delicious memories. Since 2011, the Culinary Adventure Co. has celebrated small + local chefs, artisans, restaurants + fine food shops on their award-winning food tours and culinary adventures across Ontario.

Their Chinatown + Kensington Market Food Tour was highlighted by FORBES Magazine as 1 of the 9 Best Food Tours in the World. With food tours in delicious neighbourhoods across Toronto, they have an experience for every appetite.

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The Great Taste of Ontario is a collection of digital passports and stories to help you fall in love with the food and drink of Ontario again, and again.

Each season, you can download one of 40 passports to help guide your planning and inspire you to explore our big, BIG province. Then, hit the open road to visit the growers and makers who make Ontario so special. Each time you check-in along the way, you’ll be one step closer to redeeming some sweet Ontario-made prizes - all while supporting communities across Ontario too!

Learn how it works below or skip ahead to download your first passport here.

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For over 15 years, Stratford has been thoughtfully perfecting their delicious culinary trails for you to enjoy with family and friends.  Their two popular year-round trails include Chocolate and Bacon & Ale. For a seasonal culinary adventure, they offer the Savour & Sip Trail, the ultimate trail for DIY picnics and Al Fresco dining! Each trail offers a unique experience and provides visitors with the opportunity to explore local retailers and restaurants. From savoury to sweet, these mouth-watering culinary trails truly have something for everyone. Stratford also offer a seasonal Christmas Trail filled with gifts and stocking stuffers for you, or for someone else!

Click through to each trail below to get all of the details, including where to buy your vouchers in downtown Stratford.

STRATFORD CHOCOLATE TRAIL

It’s a good thing that exploring the Stratford Chocolate Trail Burns Calories!

Chocolate lovers unite! Enjoy Stratford’s Chocolate Trail in every season. This self-guided tour introduces you to Stratford's world-famous confectioners and bakers, year-round!

STRATFORD BACON & ALE TRAIL

Bacon and ale are a combination made in heaven, which is also a pretty good way to describe our picturesque town.

Enjoy Stratford’s Bacon & Ale Trail in every season. This self-guided tour introduces you to Stratford's pork and brewing history, year-round!

STRATFORD SAVOUR & SIP TRAIL – MAY TO OCTOBER

All the World’s a Stage. But on the Savour & Sip Trail, All of Stratford’s A Feast.

Your to-go dining has never been better! Enjoy Stratford’s Savour & Sip Trail from May through October on this self-guided tour that introduces you to locally-made products available in Stratford and surrounding locations. Bring your blanket and basket for the complete picnic experience.

STRATFORD CHRISTMAS TRAIL – NOVEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER 20

Doing the holiday shopping? We can help make checking off your gift list so easy you may just consider it fun. Hit the Stratford Christmas Trail to get your holiday shopping started. With each trail purchase, you get to choose which six stops, out of the participating businesses, to redeem your six vouchers for a gift on your self-guided tour.

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Seasoned chefs are serving up their finest food in a wide variety of welcoming restaurants through Durham Region.

Enjoy a luxurious fine dining experience, explore our diverse bistro and cafe culture, or immerse yourself in one of our many multicultural food festivals, which include food trucks, live entertainment and so much more.

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Black Walnut Bakery Café is a true family business success story that first took root in 2011 with the Etheridge family. Born and raised in London, with years of top industry experience both baking and managing, their family team knew it was time to bring those skills and passion to the bakery café scene in London’s Wortley Village. They spent 4 years honing the menu and service standards to become a perennial award winner for their baked goods and customer service. 

Black Walnut Bakery Café stays true to quality by investing in onsite, professional bakers, and employing internationally trained coffee roasters. Roasting their own coffee, and following proprietary recipes to perfection, ensure they are the only bakery café in London to offer an entirely from-scratch, in house, handcrafted menu, from baked goods to coffee, using quality ingredients.

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As young twenty-somethings, Mark Thompson and Kristin Dolan always knew they wanted to do something with the family farm. Although their education and eventual careers took them in other directions, their initial inclination was never very far away. In 2010, they bought half of their family's farm and decided to start growing hops. It was from here that their dream to one day own an estate brewery started to evolve.

Since then, they've gleaned some knowledge, accomplished some goals, and constructed a sound idea of what they wanted our business to look like. The folks at Charlottesville Brewing Company have built a kick-ass brewery in one of two incredible turn-of-the-century barns. In the other, they've created a beautiful space, with an adjacent outdoor patio, for guests to lounge, imbibe, and nibble all day long.

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NIKU has high standards for their partner farms. Their partnerships are built on trust and respect. They are committed to the highest animals welfare standards and are focused on providing full traceability and transparency.

Ethically Raised:
The farms that they partner with do not use any industrial practices or house the animals in confined spaces. All animals are cared for by farmers who focus on their health and wellbeing to ensure quality and nourishment of the meat they are providing.

Honest Farmers:
The farmers that they work with are deliberately hand chosen. Working only with farmers that are dedicated to doing the right thing who never cut corners, and are always looking for ways to improve.

100% Grass-Fed & Grass-Finished Beef:
We guarantee that all of the beef is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished. Cattle is raised completely on pasture, free to roam and graze naturally, and fed a diet of pesticide-free grass. They are never fed grain or added hormones.

Pasture Raised:
All of the animals are raised completely on pasture and can roam around as they please. Poultry and Pigs are also supplemented with non-GMO feed. No Antibiotics, and no added hormones.

The epitome of the contemporary farm-to-table restaurant with a cutting-edge and quality food experience combined with extraordinary local craft beer. Oyster bar with rustic style food, great wines, lots of sharing plates and fabulous house cocktails. 

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The Waterfront Restaurant, Lounge and Patio at the NOTL Golf Club offers a quintessential Niagara experience with a choice of dining options that will appeal to all.

Enjoy Executive Chef Jeff Hicks cuisine, ranging from pub food in their casual lounge to local fare in theirr dining room, while enjoying panoramic views of the Niagara River, Lake Ontario and Fort Mississauga. 

Niagara on the Lake Golf Club has the only waterfront patio in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located at the mouth of the Niagara River, with a view to Lake Ontario. Enjoy unparalleled views of boats sailing the lake and entering the mouth of the mighty Niagara River across from the historic Fort Niagara.

Relax with a meal of local cuisine, a glass of Niagara VQA wine, or a pint of Ontario Craft Beer.

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One of the original Mennonite families to settle in the Waterloo region, the Martins have been farming their land since the 1820s. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that Leighton Martin, at the urging of an exchange student, planted his first 100 apple trees alongside his mixed vegetable gardens. Fast forward forty years and the Martin's Family Fruit Farm now harvests apples from more than 700 acres of orchards in southern Ontario. In 2012, the family took another leap of faith by jumping into the value-added market, building a fruit processing plant to produce their own line of apple chips. With four flavours available — original, cinnamon, chocolaty drizzle and caramel dream — the Martins process up to 25,000 apples a day to keep up with demand for their apple chips. Though they grow more than 25 varieties of apples, they prefer the Royal Gala apple's perfect combination of sweetness and firmness to make their crispy chips.

Martin's Apple Chips
martinsapplechips.com | 613.854.3598

Find it at: 1420 Lobsinger Line, Waterloo, Ont.

First skeptical of his mother-in-law’s home-brewed kombucha, it took Michael Doehle a week of drinking it to become a convert. And his mother-in-law’s passed-down SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) laid the foundation for VAMS Culture, the company he founded with his wife Vanessa Montemurro in their Parkdale home in 2010. VAMS, which stands for Vanessa and Michael, is now a line of distinct superfood-based kombuchas and eye-popping fluorescent-hued kefir waters. Kefir water uses a culture introduced to Doehle as Japanese water crystals, which he says resemble gummy bears. According to Doehle, they “do their magic from the bottom of the brew” as opposed to kombucha cultures, which ferment from the top down. Aside from being good for you, VAMS just looks good. The vibrant colours come about naturally. In Ambient Space, a blue-pigmented kefir water, the colour comes from what Doehle calls blue majik, an organic and wild-grown algae. Though it may share its colour palette with Kool-Aid, VAMS is a good-for-you and nutrient-rich thirst quencher.

VAMS Culture
vamsculture.com | michael@vamsculture.com

Find it at: Bolt Fresh Bar, The Big Carrot, West End Food Co-op, Wilder Food

Eat My Shortbread is a premium nut free bakery located in Oshawa. Famous for our Craic, a Salted Caramel Shortbread Snack and handmade shortbread based tarts. Making everyone's favourite desserts from scratch.

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With 2 onsite restaurants, we are proud to serve our guests and the local community with locally sourced or farm raised food and drink. Dine in casual elegance in our Hearthside Dining Room, or a casual family friendly pub atmosphere patio at the Wild Blue Yonder Pub and Patio.

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After moving to a 95-acre farm in Fergus, Ont., with her husband, Mija Kosir, Elizabeth Burrows felt what she describes as a “re-energized love of food” — especially tree nuts. This appreciation for nuts inspired Burrows to experiment with different flavour combinations by roasting her favourite nuts with fresh fruits and hand-grated spices. These experiments quickly turned into a business idea. Initially she purchased nuts from various suppliers, but Burrows has also planted more than 450 fruit and nut trees on the farm — a mix of 15 varieties of pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, heartnuts, hickory nuts, butternuts and more. Roasted with no added fat or refined sugar, Burrows adds ingredients she’s harvested or purchased nearby to make her favourite flavoured nuts, such as carrot cake walnuts, hot chocolate hazelnuts and pumpkin pie pecans.

Jewels Under the Kilt
jewelsunderthekilt.com, 519.362.1585

Find them at: Stasis Preserves Deli & Pantry, Evergreen Brick Works Farmers’ Market, Moss Park Market

Nestled in the heart of the Kawarthas, Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.& Waterbridge Chocolate Café is housed in a building with a rich history. Originally part of the McArthur House Hotel in the 1880s, it has witnessed the ebb and flow of time. In the mid-20th century, the space became a blacksmith shop under the skilled hands of Charles Kelly, a legacy that continued with Dick Bulmer, Fenelon Fall's last Blacksmith, into the 1960s. Today, they've carefully revitalized this historic structure, preserving the heritage stone set two centuries ago.

With 50 feet of windows offering breathtaking views of the Trent Severn Waterway's Lock 34 and Cameron Lake, the brewery provides a picturesque backdrop for every visit. Whether you're passing through the locks on a sun-soaked summer day, exploring sled trails in the winter, or any time in between, they offer an unforgettable experience.

Their journey began three years ago when they took the reins from the original owners. With a commitment to preserving the essence of the region, the space is a tribute to the people, heritage, and life that define Fenelon Falls. Fast-forward to three years later, they stand as a haven for community and camaraderie. Hope to see you soon at Fenelon Falls Brewing Co & Waterbridge Chocolate Café.

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Since 2005, Fielding Estaes has been producing outstanding small lot, award-winning wines. From complex bold reds, to aromatic crisp whites and their signature Estate bottled wines are well received. The Long Weekend Wine Co. brand of phenomenal quality, easy drinking red, white and rose blends joined the portfolio along side their signature craft cider with limited editions made from 100% Niagara fruit blends.

They are located on the Beamsville Bench with a stunning view across the vineyards to Lake Ontario. They take pride in their hospitality and warm welcome of every Guest to the Wine Lodge. Their team is knowledgeable, passionate and eager to share the different wine expressions based on varietals and appellations (if you are so inclined), or happy to make recommendations. Fielding wines are created to be enjoyed, to be part of your lifestyle and for sharing with family & friends.

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Experience Frederick’s at Beachwood’s fine country cuisine daily while taking in the panoramic view of Lower Buckhorn Lake from your table. Whether you are staying at Beachwood or live nearby, the charming atmosphere is sure to please. Enjoy a glass of wine from their list while Chef Michael Henson prepares your dinner. There is nothing more exquisite than good wine, great food, cheerful service and a superb view. Make sure to take some time to walk the property and take in the surroundings, or sit by the fireplace, relaxing after a fine meal is good for the soul.

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The newly opened Drake Commissary is the fourth installment in the Drake enterprise and the one, chef Jonas Grupiljonas says brings the Drake back to its foundation. Housed in an old 8,000-squarefoot industrial building, the commissary is the Drake’s new bakeryrestaurant- bar-larder culinary hub that also serves as the production kitchen for its other locations. But for Grupiljonas, it’s a space to collaborate with his peers and put their philosophy of making everything from scratch to work. “It’s about taking the things I’ve learned from the slow fermentation process when baking bread and applying that to everything we make. Slowly and properly and then "scaling that up,” maintains Grupiljonas ultimately creates a unique selection of small batch products. A trio of small-batch sauces — Thai chili sauce, Chipotle ketchup and Lot No. 40 whisky-infused barbecue sauce — from the Drake's larder would make a saucy little Christmas gift.

Drake Commissary
drakecommisary.ca, 416-432-2922

Find it at: 128 Sterling Rd., Toronto

Some people say their best ideas come to them over a pint of beer. For Terry Coughlan and Lorna Fyfe, it was the beer itself that provided inspiration for a line of beer jellies, made with award-winning beer from Publican House Brewery in Peterborough. All her life, Fyfe, who grew up on a farm near Port Hope, has been making preserves. Boiling, canning and jellying became second nature — but even her trained palate had no expectation of just how good the beer jellies would be. Encouraged by the initial product, she and Coughlan experimented by adding garlic to the jelly. “It was a hit from the start,” he says, adding that pairing beer and garlic “just made good sense.” Free of preservatives or additives, the Jus-Jellin condiment is perfect as a simple cheese-and-cracker spread, but pairs equally well with chicken, pork, wild game and even poached eggs. As for concerns about garlic breath? “We haven’t had any complaints… so I guess we’re all safe,” says Coughlan.

Jus-Jellin Beer Jelly
jus-jellin.com | 705.741.4928

Find it at: Publican House Brewery, Algoma Orchards, Picard’s Peanuts, Halenda’s Meats.

GoodLot is an organic hop farm and a solar-powered brewery creating fresh ales and lagers using hyper-local ingredients known as #farmraisedbeer.

Gail and Phil Winters purchased Goodlot in 2009 and soon determined that organic hop farming would be their pursuit.  In 2011 they established their first test plot of 125 plants. That same year they helped co-found the Ontario Hop Growers Association.

In 2013, they built another hop yard and planted an additional 1500 rhizomes, all the while growing naturally and eventually harnessing regenerative farming methods (ie:use sheep for grazing).

GoodLot Farmstead Brewing was launched in 2017, creating ales and lagers using their own hops and/or supplementing with 100% Ontario hops. Their beer can be found at select LCBO’s across Ontario.  Alternatively, their farm is open to the public with a tasting facility/retail store, beer gardens, a 14 hole disc golf course and an on-site Food Truck.

The folks at GoodLot are community builders, striving to expand the circle for all to share. They love creating deeper connections with their neighbours, other farmers and brewers, and are seriously grateful for good beer, good laughs and the dirt under their nails.

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Graze & Gather is retailer and distributor of diverse food and ingredients from hundreds of small farms and producers.  Our online ordering allows farmers and growers to harvest at the optimal point of taste, ensuring that all of the ingredients are enjoyed when they are as fresh as possible.  We believe that a community of farmers and food lovers can inspire the change needed to protect the health and wellness of our planet, one ingredient at a time.

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Steeped in history, Hessenland Inn marries two intriguing stories.  The first story belongs to the farm itself and dates back to the late 19th century when it was owned by the Bedard Family who were one of the first families to settle in the area.  The original Bedard farm house still stands today and is attached to the Inn’s main building.  In 1998 the farm’s barn was torn down to its original foundation and carefully restored to what is today, The Coach House.  This rustic yet elegant barn-like setting has become one of the most unique reception venues along Ontario’s West Coast.

The second story began in Germany, in the province of Hessen more than thirty years ago and belongs to Ernst and Christa Ihrig.  They dreamed of moving to Canada to open a business which combined their passion for hospitality with their hobby of horse breeding.  Hessenland today now boasts expansive gardens, dining rooms, accommodations, 5 acres of vineyard and the unique Coach House reception hall.

Today the Inn is run by the second generation of Ihrigs.  Frank (the eldest son of Ernst and Christa) along with his wife Liz have taken over as co-owners.

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Their large, industrial style taproom and patio is the perfect place to stop in for a pint, or get together with friends. Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer enthusiast or even a new explorer, their friendly and knowledgeable staff are there to guide you on your delicious journey. Their passion for creating great tasting beer has helped shape their collection of bold, unmistakable, premium craft beers. Visit their taproom and grab some cans-to-go. Imperial City Brew House, your beer from here.

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The folks at London Brewing Cooperative believe that great beers start with superior ingredients. That’s why they choose the finest local and organic malts and hops available. However, contained within the pint is far more than just a great beer. It’s a beer that celebrates the hard work and wisdom of local farmers. It’s a beer that values relationships, cooperation, and community. It’s a beer that recognizes the finite nature of our home planet, and the need to make sustainable choices in everything they do. It’s a beer that believes that a more equitable society starts with a democratic workplace. 

In short, contained within is a great beer that can better our world, one pint at a time.

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The name Newark holds an important place in Canadian history. Newark, was the first capital of Upper Canada and the birthplace of the nation's provincial parliament.On September 17, 1792, Colonel John Graves Simcoe opened the first provincial parliament in Newark. They chose this name to pay homage to our Canadian roots.

At Newark Brewing, they're inspired by history. Traditional Belgian and German styles influence their brews, and they’re always working on mastering them.

Community plays an important role at Newark Brewing. They’re proud to be a part of the Beamsville community and the gorgeous Niagara Peninsula. They’re also proud to be a part of the Welland Jackfish Baseball and Toronto Rock communities as their official craft beer.

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All classes are taught in a state-of-the-art facility with specially designed amphitheatres featuring closed-circuit cameras, mirrors and audio systems for demonstration classes and professional kitchens for practical hands-on training.

Whether you're a home cook or looking to pursue a profession - learn from experienced top chefs at Le Cordon Bleu, honour traditional culinary techniques, sharpen your knife skills, gain precision and speed, explore the careful application of plating.

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Perfection in flavours and atmosphere. Where memories form, traditions flourish and routines fade. Our menu guarantees an elevated dining journey, boasting artfully composed plates, diverse flavours and a sommelier-curated wine list for a memorable experience.

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Relax in the comfort of sunshine streaming through large green-house-style windows and the sounds of crackling fires. A sense of community is in the air as friends share meals, sip delectable cocktails and weave a tapestry of timeless memories.

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Gone are the days of scratched metal pots and flimsy tea bags in high-end restaurants — Jennifer Commins, founder and CEO of Pluck Tea, says she was tired of getting “terrible tea” while dining out, so she set out to change that. Pluck Tea uses ethically sourced tea leaves from around the world, elevated by local ingredients such as Prince Edward County lavender, dried Muskoka cranberries and grape skins from Southbrook Vineyards in Niagara. The teas are blended and packaged in Toronto and have a distinct Toronto profile with blends such as the Kensington, Spadina and Canada 150. Commins, a certified tea sommelier, also offers customized tea programs for restaurants, cafés and hotels. It’s the perfect answer for all that over indulgence during the holidays — simple and clean teas that don't require you to sacrifice taste or quality.

Pluck Tea
pluckteas.com | 416.882.7787

Find it at: shopAGO, Rowe Farms, Indigo, Agrarian Market (PEC)

Munro Honey has been keeping bees for over a century, and in 1999, became Ontario's first Meadery, brewing honey-based beverages that celebrate local flavours. They're calling on thousands of years of history to craft easy-to-drink artisanal mead, traditional meads, fruit flavoured Melomels and their newest product, Hive and Harvest session mead.

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Niagara-on-the-Lake was voted one of Canada’s prettiest little towns and is located just a short drive from Niagara Falls, along the scenic Niagara River Parkway. Niagara Holiday Rentals is a local short-term vacation rental management company exclusive to Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake.

• Outstanding scenery 
• Distinct charm of a heritage district 
• Unique shopping 
• Award-winning wineries and restaurants 
• World-class performances at the Shaw Festival Theatre 

Niagara-on-the-Lake is an idyllic place to gather and connect or make a new memory or tradition. 

Niagara Holiday Rentals has outstanding vacation rentals to suit every visitor, from one to up to 10 guests. They want all of their guests to feel like locals and love it just as much as they do. Come and stay and love the NOTL experience.

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