Category: Epicure
Tesoro Mercato: A Taste of Tesoro
Apr 27, 2026
A favourite among locals, weekenders and visitors alike, Tesoro is 23 years young and still humming. Tucked into its intimate space with an open kitchen at the heart of the room, the restaurant has long been defined by warmth—both on the plate and in the welcome.
By Anthony Vanderwal | Photography by Clay Dolan
The European Bakery Café: Winter Warmers
Jan 26, 2026
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
Jan 26, 2026
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
Oct 14, 2025
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
Jul 16, 2025
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







