Category: Epicure
The European Bakery Café: Winter Warmers
The European Bakery Café has long been one of Owen Sound’s most familiar gathering spots—a place where hearty food is treated as both a pleasure and a service to the community.
By Sophie Douglas | Photography by Clay Dolan
Winter’s Sweetest Hour
A refined take on après, where handcrafted chocolate and thoughtfully chosen wines turn winter gatherings into something unforgettable.
By Cara Williams | Photography by Clay Dolan
Photographed on location at Katherine’s Chateau in Collingwood.
Gustav Chophouse and Bar: Slow Braises & Sweet Finishes
From his start at George Brown College to cooking for Queen Elizabeth II, Chef Jesse Bell’s career has taken him from the Canadian Rockies to Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York and beyond. Today, as Executive Chef at Gustav Chophouse and Bar, Jesse draws on his wealth of experience to craft dishes that balance refinement with comfort.
By Chef Jesse Bell | Photography by Clay Dolan
Thornbury Craft Co: Brews & Bites
Tucked inside a 1930s-era apple storage building, Thornbury Craft Co. is marking the one-year anniversary of their new kitchen, an addition that has elevated the experience to match the quality of their award-winning ciders, seltzers, and the newly launched Blue Mountain Brewing Co. beer lineup.
By Kennedy Deneau, Thornbury Craft Co. | Photography by Clay Dolan
Station 87: Fired Up
Station 87, a charming reminder of Meaford’s firefighting history, was originally designed in 1887 by architect James A. Ellis. Recognized as a heritage site in 1991, its 2024 restoration blends its historic character with modern touches, ensuring it remains a lively spot where history, flavour, and community converge.
By Robert Saunders, Aragon Restaurants Corporate Chef | Photography by Clay Dolan
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