London's Local Flavour Culinary Guide: Volume 6

london’s 

Local 

Culinary Guide Volume 6 

Flavour 

Restaurants • Culinary Retail • Craft Beer • Farmers’ Markets 

From 

eatdrink The Local Food & Drink Magazine 

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Restaurants • Culinary Retail • Craft Beer • Farmers’ Markets 

london’s 

Local 

Culinary Guide Volume 6 

Flavour 

Another quality guide from the publishers of 

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8 Introduction 

10 Vegetarian, Vegan & Plant-Based Cuisine 

14 Food Trucks Are Hot, Hot, Hot! 

86 Craft Beer in London 

90 The Case for Farmers’ Markets 

94 Food Festivals in the Forest City 

Restaurants 

Maps Pages 4–7 

# = business location 

16 David’s Bistro 1 

18 Abruzzi Ristorante 2 

20 Blu Duby Downtown / Blu Duby North 3 4 

22 The River Room / Rhino Lounge 5 

24 Craft Farmacy 6 

26 The Church Key Bistro-Pub 7 

28 Thaifoon 8 

30 Black Trumpet 9 

34 La Casa Ristorante 10 

36 Toboggan Brewing Co. 11 

38 Idlewyld Inn & Spa 12 

40 Restaurant Ninety One 13 

42 Plant Matter Kitchen 14 15 

44 Garlic’s of London 16 

46 Blackfriars Bistro & Catering 17 

50 The Squire Pub & Grill 18 

52 Blake’s Bistro & Bar 19 

54 Spruce on Wellington 20 

56 Glassroots 21 

58 Wolfe of Wortley 22 

62 Katana Kafé & Grill 23 

63 The Springs Restaurant 24 

64 Fellini Koolini’s / The Runt Club 25 

65 Joe Kool’s 26 

66 Tiger Jack’s Bar & Grill 27 

67 The Root Cellar Organic Restaurant 28 

68 Edgar and Joe’s Café 29 30 

69 La Noisette Bakery & Deli 31 

70 Pasto’s Grill 32 

71 Bourbon Street Cajun & Creole Kitchen + Bar 33 

72 T.G.’s Addis Ababa Restaurant 34 

73 The Tea Lounge 35 

74 The Early Bird 36 

75 Los Lobos 37 

76 Marienbad / Chaucer’s Pub 38 

77 Elm Hurst Inn & Spa 

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Culinary Retail 

82 The Pristine Olive Tasting Bar 39 

84 Hey, Cupcake! 40 

83 Jill’s Table 41 

Craft Beer 

87 London Brewing Co-operative 42 

88 Milos’ Craft Beer Emporium 43 

89 Anderson Craft Ales 44 

Farmers’ Markets 

91 Covent Garden Market 45 

Covent Garden Farmers’ Market 

96 Acknowledgments 

From The River Room Private Dining: 

Pan Seared Crispy Skinned Salmon with mango salsa 

and seasonal veg on forbidden rice. Photo by Alieska Robles. 

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WARBLER WOODS 

NATURAL AREA 

LONDON 

SKI 

CLUB 

Map A 

BOLER RD. 

SANITORIUM RD. 

BYRON BASELINE 

WINDSOR & DETROIT 

COUNTY RD. 2 

EXIT 177 

THAMES RIVER 

HWY. 4 

32 

COLONEL TALBOT RD. 

4 

HYDE PARK RD. 

GAINSBOROUGH RD. 

OXFORD ST. 

RIVERSIDE DRIVE 

WONDERLAND RD. 

COUNTY RD. 2 & HWY.4 WEST 

C.N.R. 

SPRINGBANK DR. 

HWY. 402 

FANSHAWE PARK RD. W. 

24 

W 

SARNIA RD. 

C.P.R. 

WHARNCLIFFE RD. S. 

MEDWAY CREEK 

ELMWOOD AVE. 

EMERY ST. 

BASELINE RD. 

EXIT 183 

EXETER ROAD 

WESTERN RD. 

Blackfriars Bridge is 

Closed to Cars Indefinitely. 

Access Blackfriars Bistro 

off Wharncliffe. 

27 

WORTLEY 

HWY. 4 

H 

University of 

Western Ontario 

BLACKFRIARS ST. 

? Information Centres VIA Rail – Train Station 

H Hospitals 

Greyhound – Bus Terminal 

Shopping Malls 

6 

13 

RIDOUT ST. 

VICTORIA ST. 

TALBOT ST. 

BELGRAVE 

RICHMOND ST. 

RICHMOND ST. 

SOUTHDALE RD. 

TO WINDSOR & DETROIT 

H 

COMMISSIONERS RD. 

WELLINGTON ST. 

HIGH ST. 

SOUTH 

WIND 

WATERLOO ST. 

40 

20 

35 

26 21 

17 

3726 11 9 7 

38 16 

5 

CARLING 

43 

15 

45 

8 1 

18 

19 

3 

STANLEY 41 

30 

36 

2 

10 W 

22 

29 

14 

12 

GRAND AVE. WEST 

WELLINGTON RD. 

EXIT 186 

? 

µ 

W 

N 

4 London’s Local Flavour 

www.eatdrink.ca MAP A

FANSHAWE PARK RD. E. 

ERMERE RD. 

THAMES RIVER 

FANSHAWE LAKE 

HURON ST. 

PARK ENTRANCE 

COLBORNE ST. 

MAITLAND ST. 

WILLIAM ST. 

ADELAIDE ST. 

33 

DUFFERIN AVE. 

39 

31 

OXFORD ST. 

PICCADILLY ST. 

CENTRAL AVE. 

QUEENS AVE. 

QUEBEC ST. 

44 

42 

HIGHBURY AVE. 

FIRST ST. 

FANSHAWE 

COLLEGE 

SECOND ST. 

THIRD ST. 

CLARKE RD. 

OXFORD ST. E. 

23 

34 

HORTON ST. 

SIMCOE ST. 

ST. 

H 

KING ST. 

YORK ST. 

ADELAIDE ST. 

28 

RECTORY ST. 

Western 

Fairgrounds 

FLORENCE ST. 

EGERTON ST. 

DUNDAS ST. 

POTTERSBURG CREEK 

TRAFALGAR ST. 

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY 

CRUMLIN SIDE RD. 

ON ST. 

H 

H 

ESTMINSTER PONDS 

ATURAL AREA 

THOMPSON RD. 

POND MILLS RD. 

HIGHBURY AVE. 

HAMILTON RD. 

THAMES RIVER 

MEADOWLILY WOODS 

NATURAL AREA 

GORE RD. 

RIVER RD. 

MACDONALD-CARTIER FREEWAY 

HWY. 401 

WILTON GROVE RD. 

EXIT 189 

EXIT 194 

WESTMINSTER DRIVE 

SCOTLAND DRIVE 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LONDON, CALL: 

TOURISM LONDON (519) 661-5000 OR 1-800-265-2602 

www.londontourism.ca 

E-mail: tourism@londontourism.ca 

MAP A 

www.eatdrink.ca 

London’s Local Flavour 

5

Map B 

5 

36 

COVENT GARDEN 

MARKET 

BUDWEISER 

GARDENS 

18 

41 43 

10 

45 

3 

2 

8 

HOTEL 

METRO 

38 

37 

L.I.A. 

LONDON 

MUSIC 

HALL 

1 

GRAND 

THEATRE 

16 

7 9 

25 

30 

15 

LONDON 

CONVENTION 

CENTRE 

19 

CENTENNIAL 

HALL 

DELTA 

ARMOURIES 

WATERLOO STREET 

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MAP B

N 

Free Outdoor Wi-Fi Zone 

(LondonLAWN.ca) 

Free Indoor Wi-Fi Hotspot 

P 

Parking 

Downtown London Office 

11 26 

21 

STATIONPARK 

ALL SUITE HOTEL 

35 

20 

For More Information: 

123 King Street, London 

519-663-2002 

info@downtownlondon.ca 

www.downtownlondon.ca 

DowntownLondon 

@Downtown_London 

@DowntownLondon 

MAP B 



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Introduction 

London is Cooking with Local Flavour! 

Are you passionate about what you eat and where your 

food comes from? If so, you are going to love discovering 

London’s community pride in our exciting food festivals, 

farmers’ markets, food trucks, craft beer breweries and interesting 

culinary scene. Visitors looking for experiences when they travel will 

find it easy to connect with the city and live like the locals. 

There is a growing demand for greater diversity and higher 

levels of authenticity in world cuisines. Our range and choice in 

food offerings reflects both our global and cultural diversity and 

the increased demand by consumers and culinary enthusiasts for 

integrity. Visitors can enjoy a real taste of London. 

Many London cooks and culinary artisans are 

developing innovative takes on eating locally, while 

examining the origins of farm-to-table cuisine and 

developing new region-specific specialties and 

home-grown products. They typify the vanguard 

of the contemporary culinary scene by rethinking 

the food chain, taking care of the environment 

and adding their voices to the collective Canadian 

culinary identity. 

While we celebrate our local and regional 

farmers and producers, our culinary stars are 

innovating in kitchens throughout the city. They 

are offering up some of Ontario’s finest farm-totable 

foods and pairing them with a rich variety 

of locally-brewed craft beer, micro-distilled 

beverages and regional wine tasting experiences. 

Locally there has been an unprecedented 

increase of upmarket cafés and specialty tea 

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INTRODUCTION

From Restaurant Ninety One: Potato and Herb Potage with 

garden herbs, crème fraîche, house cracker, pickled radish 

and olive oil powder. Photo by Maria Denomme. 

purveyors that are part grab-and-go café, part 

bakery, and part casual dine-in restaurant. Some 

of them are licensed. A quest of beverage drinkers 

for artisanal and single-origin teas with diverse 

flavour profiles will be well satisfied. 

The local craft beer movement has brought new 

flavours, innovation and customer loyalty, not only 

to the products they are creating, but to the local 

marketplace. Our forward-thinking craft brewers 

are creating meaningful and lasting on-site 

experiences to make genuine connections between 

brands and consumers. 

Our restaurants and cafés — new and old 

— distinguish themselves with both tradition 

and contemporary adaptations of our region’s 

characteristic flavours and ingredients. The 

demand for farm-to-table, vegan and locallysourced 

products shows no signs of abating on 

local menus. 

Whether you’re interested in attending one of 

our celebrated food festivals, shopping at one of 

our specialty food shops, visiting our farmers’ 

markets, or want to explore as many exciting 

restaurants as possible, we know you’ll savour the 

vast choice of food-focused options and our unique 

culinary scene. Enjoy “London’s Local Flavour.” 

Bryan Lavery 

Food Editor & Writer at Large, Eatdrink magazine 

Bryan Lavery, brings years of professional experience 

in the restaurant and hospitality industry, as a chef, 

restaurateur, event planner and consultant. 

INTRODUCTION 



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The Rise of 

The Plant 

Vegetarian, Vegan & Plant-Based Cuisine 

Made by hand, in small batches, with 

specialized and local plant-based 

ingredients continues to be the vegan 

entrepreneur’s motto. The big news on the 

culinary front is the ever-increasing popularity 

of — and passion for — vegan cuisine. Plantbased 

cuisine has gone from a hot food trend 

to a mainstream contender. The rise in local 

bakeries, cafés and restaurants like serving 

innovative vegetable-centred cuisine is not a 

trend but the new reality. This year cultured 

plant and nut-based cheese businesses have 

continued to boom giving cheese lovers amazing 

new alternatives. It’s another local trend that 

has become mainstream. London’s trailblazing 

Globally Local with its serious vegan credentials 

has a new claim to fame as the “world’s” first 24 

hr drive-through vegan restaurant. 

Pre-conceived perceptions of vegans and 

plant-based dining have changed quickly. 

Contemporary veganism suddenly has a glam 

factor, and high profile vegan athletes and 

celebrities abound in the media. 

The majority of meat alternatives may still be 

soy or wheat-based but chickpeas, corn, legumes 

and fungi are replacing animal proteins in 

restaurants. Think kidney bean pepperoni, heart 

of palm calamari, coconut bacon, smoked carrot 

lox, cultured cashew milk cheeses and vegan 

doughnuts. At the centre of several trends — 

plant-based cuisine, foraging and umami — all 

manner of fungi are building a forceful presence 

on the culinary scene. The inclination of for 

natural, uncomplicated and healthful diets drives 

the continuing expansion of plant-based food and 

beverage offerings. Recent studies have indicated 

that 58% of millennials are inclined to agree that 

the food you purchase and where you buy it are 

a reflection of your personal values. For others, 

offering vegan dishes is just common sense and 

being on trend with the explosion of vegetablecentric 

cooking. 

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INTRODUCTION

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The Road Is Clear 

Food Trucks are Hot, Hot, Hot! 

Food trucks serve a diverse variety of healthy 

options and cultural foods. In fact, food 

trucks are the new incubators for culinary 

innovation. We’re not talking about corporate food 

trucks serving commercially produced food. We’re 

speaking about the chef-driven, entrepreneurial, 

indie food truck innovators who post their location 

of the day on social media to those in the know. 

Tear into outstanding smoked brisket or pulled 

pork from Smokestacks. Enjoy a tricked-out 

gourmet grilled cheese with Cheddar, Jack, Mozza 

and Gouda from Goodah Gastrotruck. Do you like 

some heat? How about a beautifully spiced Piri 

Piri chicken sandwich or the signature Bifana 

Sandwich — perfect marinated pork slices in a 

bun from Bifana Boys. The Smoking Cubano from 

COCOville is Cuban-style braised pork, Swiss 

cheese, pickles, mustard, ham and aioli on a bun. 

Another favourite is COCOville’s “Jamaican Me 

Hot” with jerk chicken, pickled kale and pineapple 

salsa on a bun. 

Another well-known food truck is the McVegan’s 

owned by Globally Local which focusses primarily 

on providing vegan options at festivals. Try the 

McInnes Burger — McVegans’ take on the Big Mac 

— or their BBQ sandwich made from jackfruit and 

served with a creamy coleslaw. 

Food Trucks are the real deal in London. These 

modern mobile eateries have built a solid fan base 

at food festivals serving healthy, creative cultural 

foods. We like food trucks because they stimulate 

culinary innovation and diversity. They are destined 

to become an important part of the social and 

culinary fabric of the city. One of our favourite 

food trailers is the organic, Mexican-inspired 

Ivanopoblano on Oxford Street, a few blocks east 

of Quebec. 

The London Food Truck Association has 

turned blocks of the downtown into a food truck 

pod. Bifana Boys (Portuguese Food), COCOville 

(Caribbean and Cuban), Goodah Gastrotruck 

(gourmet grilled cheese), Donut Diva (minidoughnuts), 

Smokestacks (smoked brisket, pulled 

pork, fried chicken), MegaCone Creamery (ice 

cream) and Roli Poli (hand-rolled ice cream) can 

usually be found parked in specific blocks of 

downtown on different days: 

• Tuesdays at Talbot and Queens 

• Wednesdays at Richmond and Queens 

• Thursdays at King and Wellington 

• Fridays at Queens and Wellington 

On Sundays, look for food trucks in Springbank 

Park from noon to about 5 p.m., across from the 

splash pad. 

On page opposite, from Spruce on Wellington: 

Spiced Barramund with Israeli cous cous, 

tomato marshmallow, heirloom tomato salad 

and olive oil two ways. Photo by Jessie Dodman. 

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FOOD TRUCKS

Restaurants 

Restaurant Amenities Legend 

— Licenced — Wheelchair Accessible — Patio — Take-Out Available 

— Bring Your Own Bottle Service Available — Accommodations Available 

QR CODES: We have included these to quickly assist mobile phone 

users who want additional information. Any QR Reader will work 

but we recommend the NeoReader QR & Barcode Reader. There 

is a free download for every device. Go to get.neoreader.com on 

your phone’s web browser and follow the easy instructions. 

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London’s Oasis for 

Food Lovers! 

DAVID’S BISTRO 

Chef David Chapman (centre), his daughter, Manager Natalie 

Chapman (centre left), and wife Cindy Kinsella (centre right) 

help create “an oasis for food lovers” with professional, 

friendly service at David’s Bistro. Chef Elvis Drennan 

(third from left) leads an exceptional kitchen staff. Elegantly 

tucked into a fine Richmond Street heritage building, this is 

one of Downtown London’s culinary landmarks. 

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RESTAURANTS

THE SCENE 

David’s Bistro, a classic French bistro, was opened in 1998 by David Chapman. 

After being chef and then chef/owner of Anthony’s Seafood Bistro (a local 

landmark at the time) for 18 years, Chapman decided to reinvent himself. His 

traditional bistro, with its small bar, vibrant red walls and checkered tablecloths, 

is a venerated downtown London culinary anchor. The classic bistro motif 

perfectly matches the traditional approach to service and attention to detail. 

MENU HIGHLIGHTS 

Chef/owner David Chapman and Co-Chef Elvis Drennan, who has 

helmed the kitchen and a talented kitchen staff for a number of 

years, present perfectly executed classic regional French-inspired 

specialties. The emphasis is on authentic country cuisine with 

primarily seasonal and high quality local ingredients. Chapman and 

Drennan are long-time proponents of the philosophy that simplicity, 

seasonality and purity are the hallmarks of good cooking. 

Chalkboard prix-fixe 

menus change daily, in tune 

with the seasons and the 

availability of special items. 

So too does the interesting 

wine list vary, always with a 

range of carefully selected 

consignment wines listed 

Daily Prix Fixe Specials 

Classic Bistro 

432 Richmond Street (at Carling) 

MAPS A & B: 1 519-667-0535 

LUNCH: WED–FRI 11:30 am–2:30 pm 

DINNER: MON–SUN 5 pm–10 pm 

LUNCH: $14– $18 

DINNER: $28 – $36 

prix fixe menu changes daily 

2 Courses: $26 

3 Courses: $30 

www.davidsbistro.ca 

Classic French Bistro Fare 

Daily Prix Fixe Choices 

Excellent Wine List, Available 

by Glass or Bottle 

Full Service Catering Available 

Exceptional Wine List 

on a separate blackboard, augmenting regular favourites. Classic Bistro Fare at 

David’s includes the highly recommended: 

• Pan roasted Halibut with zucchini, sweetydrop pepper and pea ragoût, saffron 

cream sauce; 

• Braised Spring Lamb Shank with hominy grits and mint gremolata; 

• Grilled Rack of Venison with ricotta gnocchi, boar bacon and red wine jus; 

• Duck Leg Confit with lingonberry jus, rösti potato and asparagus; 

• An innovative dessert selection, all made in house. 

Poached Wild Spring Salmon 

with clam, mussel & chorizo stew 

Risotto Noir with Beet-Cured 

Atlantic Salmon & crispy basil 

Chocolate Custard Tart with 

ancho chili caramel sauce 

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Italian Inspired ... 

Locally Focused 

ABRUZZI 

RISTORANTE 

Co-owners Rob D’Amico and Chef Dave 

Lamers have lifted Abruzzi into the top 

echelon of Italian-inspired restaurants, 

serving both modern and traditional regional 

specialties. As host and chef, respectively, 

each brings a polished professionalism to 

their Downtown epicurean hotspot. 

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THE SCENE 

Abruzzi is well-groomed but casual, with an elegant white marble bar just inside 

the front entrance. There is an elevated communal table in the centre of the 

dining room that seats eight. The chairs and banquettes are comfortable enough 

for a three-hour sitting. The simple, striking decor with bare brick walls and lots 

of mirrors, the innovative lighting, and the friendly ambience are all central to the 

Abruzzi experience. The service is attentive, polished and knowledgeable. 


Chef Dave Lamers takes the earthy Italian culinary vocabulary and 

imbues it with both his idiosyncratic style and a culinary dialect that is 

responsive to the seasons. Lamers stresses simplicity and freshness 

as foundations of the Abruzzi kitchen philosophy. The menu offerings 

capture the essence of Italian cooking. They are intuitive, often iconic, 

prepared with locally-sourced and quality ethnic ingredients, 

executed with skill and an eye to detail. The kitchen has a long-standing 

commitment to procuring local 

and sustainable ingredients. 

Signature dishes include: 

• Crispy Pork Belly & Bay 

Scallops with charred Loco 

Fields carrots, carrot purée, kale and spiced jus; 

House-Cured Pancetta 

& Assorted Charcuterie 

Italian-inspired 

Farm-to-Table 

119 King Street (at Talbot) 

MAPS A & B: 2 519-675-9995 

HOURS: MON–SAT 11:30 am – LATE 

closed sunday 

LUNCH: $8– $16 

DINNER: $15 – $33 

www.abruzzi.ca 

A superior wine list includes 

interesting consignments 

A long-standing commitment to 

local sustainable ingredients 

Menus change seasonally 

Authentic Italian regional specialties 

Attentive, knowledgeable service 

Steps to Budweiser Gardens 

• Ricotta Gnudi with Brussels sprouts, leeks, shallots, house lamb pancetta, 

honey mushrooms and sage brown butter; 

• Sous Vide Alberta Lamb Sirloin & Lamb Tortellini, parsnips, smoked yogurt, 

Loco Fields organic baby heirloom carrots & carrot purée and lamb jus; 

• Grilled Beef Tenderloin with crispy gnocchi, mushrooms, spinach, green 

beans,red wine and veal stock reduction; 

• Sous Vide Cauliflower “Steak,” beluga lentils, roasted fennel, charred red onion 

Brussels sprouts, fennel hot sauce, onion, thyme and white bean purée; 

• S’Mores, dark chocolate brownie, torched marshmallow crème, fudge sauce, 

vanilla gelato and graham crumble. 

Pan Roasted Branzino, squash 

purée, ricotta gnocchi, Brussels 

sprouts, roasted squash 

Everspring Farms Duck Breast, braised 

duck & mascarpone crespelle, carrots & 

baby beets, kale, sour cherry duck jus 

Tiramisu — ladyfingers, amaretto 

zabaglione, chocolate crémeux, 

espresso caviar, toasted white chocolate 


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Remarkable Dining 

BLU DUBY 

Owners Joe Duby and Cheryl Milani 

opened Blu Duby North in the fall 

of 2016, following the same mandate 

that has been successful for Blu 

Duby Downtown: “A remarkable 

experience designed to accommodate 

every budget.” Both operations serve 

a diverse clientele who appreciate a 

high energy atmosphere where people 

can enjoy a drink at the bar, a few 

appetizers or a recession-friendly full 

gourmet dining experience in a casual 

yet elegant venue. 

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Blu Duby Downtown 

THE SCENE 

Blu Duby — both the original 

downtown location and Blu 

Duby North — features modern 

sophistication with its stylish decor, 

and offers an innovative approach 

to family-friendly comfort food and 

artful cuisine. Private dining areas 

can accommodate parties and 

special occasions with awardwinning 

service, customizable 

menus and, best of all, the ability to 

leave the planning to talented professionals. 


Blu Duby North 

Contemporary bistro-style selections and tantalizing vegetarian choices are 

on offer, as well as many classic favourites that have been updated. The 

restaurant’s cooking repertoire keeps evolving, and the presentation is both 

stylish and simple. The menu is an eclectic collection of Asian, Continental 

and Mediterranean influences and features items such as Pulled Pork 

Cuban Sliders, Authentic Korean Potstickers, Maple Bacon Wrapped 

Dates, and a Cilantro, Mint & Pistachio Rack of Lamb. 

International 

Comfort Food 

1. BLU DUBY DOWNTOWN 

32 Covent Market Place 

CORELICIOUS MENU 

Blu Duby offers lunch engineered to fit into the most limited break, perfect for busy professionals. You will find 

everything from comfort food in the Duck Confit and Smoked 

Gouda Mac N’ Cheese to light, healthy fare in a variety of fresh 

salads. The menu is over 80% gluten-friendly and has many 

vegetarian options, with 22 appetizer and sharing plates, and 

16 entrée offerings. Blu Duby Favourites include: 

• Artichoke, Leek and Spinach Tart in a buttery, housemade 

rustic tart shell; 

• Field Gate Certified Organic Angus Steaks (Striploin, 

Tenderloin or Ribeye); 

Beautiful, Sophisticated Ambience 

(also open at 125 Dundas Street) 

MAPS A & B: 3 519-433-1414 

MON–THURS: 11:30 am–11 pm 

FRI & SAT: 11:30 am–1 am 

Apps 

SUNDAY: 11:30 am–9 pm 

Three Private Caesar Rooms Salad Available for 

Smoked bacon, shaved asiago, 

Dining or for Your Next Celebration 

baguette crisp 

Atrium for meetings in Hotel Metro 

Steps to Budweiser OR Gardens & 

Underground Vegetarian Parking Caesar at Salad Covent 

Garden MarketOR 

Quick Lunch Options 

La Sopa Del Dia 

2. BLU Daily DUBY soup inspiration, NORTH fresh ingredients 

745 Fanshawe Park OR Rd W #1 

( West of Wonderland) Escargot 

Pernod and fennel cream, julienne vegetables, 

MAP A : 4 pastry 519-472-1414 

triangle 

HOURS: MON–THURS OR 11 am–11 pm 

FRI–SAT 11 am–12 midnight 

Creamy Polenta 

SUNDAY 4 pm–9 pm 

Sundried Tomato, mesclun greens, 

Same wild Menu mushroom as Downtown & marsala sauce Location sauce 

Ample Free Parking 

OR 

Spacious Seasonal Patio 

Seafood cakes 

LUNCH: Variety of seafood, $8– $15 soya ginger aioli, asian slaw 

DINNER: $15 – $30 

www.bluduby.com 

• Malaysian Pad Thai with coconut milk, ginger, brown 

sugar bean, tamarind, cilantro, green onions & cashews. 

Locally Sourced Fish 

Blu Duby Wedge Salad 

Antipasto on Live Edge Forest Board 


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Sublime Food in a 

Stunning Location 

THE RIVER ROOM Café & Private Dining 

RHINO LOUNGE Bakery & Coffee Shoppe 

Owners Jess Jazey-Spoelstra and Harmen Spoelstra opened 

The River Room and put Museum London on the local 

dining map. This exceptional lunch and brunch spot reflects 

Jess’ culinary philosophy “to create exceptional food at reasonable 

prices,” with lots of New York-style bravado. Since 2014, the 

stylish Rhino Lounge Bakery & Coffee Shoppe has 

been know for its sleek ambience, creative menu, specialty 

coffees and outstanding baked goods. 

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Weekday Lunch & Sunday Brunch 

THE SCENE 

The River Room offers outstanding 

food and service in a stunning space 

with fabulous views of the The Forks 

of the Thames and the old courthouse. 

Jess Jazey-Spoelstra’s sophisticated 

design sensibility is reflected in the 

cuisine as well as the stylish and 

relaxed interior. The ambience is warm 

and friendly, and the textural elements 

are glass, leather and linen. The dining 

Available Evenings 

for Private Dining 

room features an attractive curved bar at the entrance. The walls are lined with 

beautiful photos that pay homage to the owners’ days in New York City. 

Contemporary Casual 

Fine Dining & Café 

421 Ridout Street North 

(within Museum London) 

MAPS A & B: 5 519-850-2287 

HOURS: TUES–FRI 11 am–4 pm 

SUNDAY 11 am–4 pm 

open for dinner during londonlicious 

LUNCH: $8– $20 

BRUNCH: $25 Prix Fixe 

www.theriverroom.ca 

Daily Lunch Specials 

Prix Fixe Sunday Brunch 

Caterer for Every Social Occasion 

Open Evenings for Private Dining 

THE RHINO LOUNGE 519-850-5111 

HOURS: TUES–WED 11 am–4:30 pm 

THURS 11 am–8:30 pm 

FRI–SUN 11 am–4:30 pm 

Open Evenings for Private Events 

Plant-based Wednesdays & Fridays 

Cronut Thursdays 


At lunch, Chef’s features include a Pastrami Reuben sandwich — essential New York deli — with Swiss cheese, 

sauerkraut, Russian dressing and crispy dills. East Coast Lobster Roll with celery, scallion, mayo and topsider bun 

quickly became a signature dish. House Cured Smoked Salmon with two potato 

latkes, crème fraîche and fried capers is a classic, or try the Braised Beef Short Rib 

with creamy mashed potatoes, seasonal veg, veal bone reduction and greens. 

Über-Pastry-Chef Michele Lenhardt brings dessert offerings to a whole new 

level at both locations. Decadent Chocolate Cake with fudge frosting and Carrot 

Cake with cream cheese icing are classics, as are her made-to-order Apple 

Fritters (with salted caramel sauce). Try the River Room’s signature Vanilla Bean 

Crème Brûlée and the Rhino’s Brookies (brownie meets cookie). 

Perfect bookend days to the popular Cronut Thursdays, the Rhino becomes 

“plant-based” on Wednesdays and Fridays. Enjoy house-made delights such as 

vegan Mac ‘n Cheese, vegan Sausage Rolls and vegan Cheesecake and Dutchies. 

The River Room has over a dozen dishes on the Brunch prix fixe menu ($25), 

including a classic Cobb Salad with grilled chicken, bacon, blue cheese, hardboiled 

egg and chopped tomato & cucumbers. Their bestselling Eggs River Room 

with mini Maryland crab cakes and poached eggs on toasted brioche is served with 

East Coast Lobster Roll Hollandaise sauce, roasted potatoes and greens. 

Smoked Salmon & Potato Latkes 

Lemon Tart with Raspberry Purée 

Cronut Thursdays at Rhino Lounge 


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Dispensing 

Deliciousness 

CRAFT FARMACY 

& North Moore Catering 

Jess Jazey-Spoelstra (centre) and Harmen Spoelstra 

(right) of North Moore Catering and The 

River Room welcomed über chef Andrew 

Wolwowicz (left) to the team as Executive Chef of 

North Moore Catering Ltd in 2016. Now Jess and 

Andrew are partners in Craft Farmacy, London’s 

new local craft beer and oyster bar opening in Fall 

2017. Look for buck-a-shuck oyster nights. 

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THE SCENE 

Jess Jazey-Spoelstra’s stylish 

design sensibility — delivering 

style and comfort, and paying 

attention to the smallest details — 

is reflected at Craft Farmacy. A 24- 

foot cherry bar, stunning fireplace, 

custom-made leather banquettes 

and rustic tables with vineyard 

chairs set the tenor. A private room 

upstairs seats 40 people. 


Craft Farmacy is the ultimate 

neighbourhood restaurant, 

featuring rustic-style food, craft 

beer, great wines, lots of sharing plates and fabulous 

Executive Chef 

Andrew Wolwowicz 

house cocktails. Executive Chef Andrew Wolwowicz cooks 

with reverence and purpose, sourcing ingredients from 

producers and farms dedicated to sustainable agriculture, 

organic growing practices, and ethically raised livestock. 

Think, Harissa-Braised Lamb Belly with caramelized 

barberry and sour orange gastrique, or Saffron-Scented 

Celeriac and Mousseline with toasted almond dust. 

Wolwowicz’s menus are progressive, with high quality 

ingredients crafted from local, region-specific and 

specialty products and are executed with aptitude, innovation and attention to detail. 

Oyster Bar & 

Boutique Caterer 

449 Wharncliffe Rd S (N of Baseline) 

MAP A: 6 519-914-2699 

OPENING FALL 2017 

LUNCH: $12– $20 

APPS: $12– $20 

DINNER: $20– $38 

facebook.com/craftfarmacy 

London’s Premier Oyster Bar 

Extensive Craft Beer Selection 

Fireplace & Welcoming Ambience 


Private Rooms Available 

NORTH MOORE CATERING CO. 

519-850-5111 

northmoore.ca 

Caterer for Every Social Occasion 

Full Service Event Planning 

Exclusive Museum London Caterer 

Some of the North Moore Catering Team 

North Moore Catering is an upscale, full-service boutique caterer and event planning company, synonymous with 

professional service and inventive made-from-scratch cuisine with high-quality ingredients. Innovation is the name of 

the game: party planners, chefs, stylists and servers work together to execute truly unique events. The team provides 

cutting-edge culinary experiences — scrumptious and innovative foods are designed with all tastes in mind — 

combined with extraordinary service. 

Attention to Detail Innovative Cuisine for All Tastes Craft Farmacy Opens Fall ’17 


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Craft Beer & Modern 

Pub Fare with Flair 

THE CHURCH KEY 

BISTRO-PUB 

The Church Key is your destination pub, whether you’re 

looking for an impressive selection of craft beers or a pub 

meal with flair. Owners Pete and Vanessa Willis have nearly 

50 years combined experience in the restaurant industry. 

The opening of The Church Key in May of 2009 was the 

culmination of a longtime dream. “We are definitely pub 

people,” says Vanessa. “We like an uncomplicated place 

where you can talk and have good food and beer and wine.” 

26 London’s Local Flavour www.eatdrink.ca RESTAURANTS

The Bar 

THE SCENE 

Warm and comfortable, with a pleasing combination of brick, stone and 

wood, The Church Key is an extensively renovated pub in a prominent 

Richmond Row heritage building across from The Grand Theatre. An intimate 

outdoor courtyard flanks the south side of the building. 


The Church Key follows in the British tradition of the gastro pub by 

specializing in traditional food done with gourmet flair. Chef Michael 

Anglestad, with over 20 years in fine dining, uses seasonal, locally sourced 

ingredients extensively. 

Try the Ploughman’s Plate, great as a meal or a shared appetizer, with 

English cheeses, crusty bread, paté, smoked salmon, duck breast bacon, 

branston pickle, pickled quail eggs and vegetables. Or start with Salmon 

Wrapped Scallops, sea scallops wrapped in house-smoked salmon, drizzled 

with grapefruit and rice wine syrup and togarashi aioli. 

Entrée favourites include the famous Church Key Burger, a traditional 

Fish & Chips, Lamb Curry — lamb braised in mild ginger curry sauce on 

seasoned rice with cucumber raita and fresh cilantro. 

Farm-to-Table 

Bistro-Pub 

476 Richmond Street (N of Queens) 

MAPS A & B: 7 519-936-0960 

HOURS: SUN–TUES 11 am–11 pm 

WED & THURS 11 am–12 am 

FRI & SAT 11 am–1 am 

LUNCH: $9 – $15 

DINNER: $14 – $26 

thechurchkey.ca 

Across from The Grand Theatre 

Vegetarian Options 

Sunday Brunch 11 am–2 pm 

Game Meat of the Week Specials 

Food Served Late! 

• The Game of the Week: This popular feature changes every week, as Chef 

creates a unique dish that showcases a different variety of game meat. 

• Sunday Brunch begins 

with a large basket of 

baked pastries, such 

as fresh croissants, 

almond cheesecake 

Danish, or sweet 

potato & pumpkin 

seed bread, all baked 

fresh by Pastry Chef 

Cliff Briden. Then enjoy a choice of five different brunch entrée 

items. The menu is different every week! 

Heritage Building Charm 

Across from the Grand Theatre 

Inviting Courtyard Patio 


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A Modern Approach 

to Classic Thai Cuisine 

THAIFOON 

Manisay Visouvath and Fouzan (Rafael) Beg invite 

you to Thaifoon, Downtown London’s upscale Thai 

restaurant. Thaifoon’s with-it and tasteful take on the 

ancient Thai culture, with a decor that honours the 

past while embracing modernity, has earned raves 

of admiration. The restaurant continues to set itself 

apart with wonderfully exuberant flavours in dishes 

presented with an expert eye for detail. 

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THE SCENE 

The 38-seat restaurant is a tasteful and refined take on the ancient Siamese 

culture, with a soothing decor and a rich palette of browns and blacks with 

golden accents and pleasing Thai iconography. The minimalist room is sleek, 

with a sexy, Buddha Lounge-style soundtrack, rich dark woods and ultrasoft 

leather banquettes with cushions. 


The kitchen’s oeuvre is a consistent showcase of Thailand’s regional 

flavours of hot, sweet, sour and salty, honouring tradition while embracing 

modernity. Thaifoon is careful to give you just the level of spicing you want. 

The restaurant is popular with vegetarian and gluten-free clients. 

Won-ton bundles are flawless — well-executed crispy and crunchy parcels 

of chili-infused minced chicken 

accompanied by a ginger and 

plum sauce. Savoury curries 

surpass expectations with 

richness and variations on 

spiciness that are tempered 

with velvety coconut milk and 

fragrant aromatics. 

The pad Thai continues 

to be properly prepared with 

perfectly cooked noodles, firm 

tofu with a silky interior, egg, 

Mango Salad — crispy mango, red 

onion, carrot, crispy egg noodle, 

cilantro, mint leaves, roasted peanuts, 

crispy onions, roasted rice vinaigrette 

Contemporary 

Thai Cuisine 

120 Dundas Street (E of Talbot) 

MAPS A & B: 8 519-850-1222 

LUNCH: MON–FRI 11:30 am–2:30 pm 

DINNER: MON–SUN from 5 pm 

LUNCH: From $10 

DINNER: From $14 

thaifoonrestaurant.com 

Buddha Lounge Soundtrack 

Coconut Currys 

Signature Peanut Pasta 

Homestyle Cooking 

City Wide Delivery 

Catering 

An exotic escape in 

the heart of the city 

crisp bean sprouts, scallions, fragrant cilantro, minced peanuts, fresh lime 

and the crucial sweet and sour tanginess. 

Recommended: Try the delicious signature Peanut Pasta, with Pankocrusted 

wide rice noodle, broccoli, spinach, bell pepper, carrot, coconut 

milk and peanut sauce, with shrimp, chicken or tofu. 

Panko Crusted Salmon on sushi 

with jasmine rice, asparagus, spinach, 

carrot & massaman curry sauce 

Peanut Pasta with panko crust, wide 

rice noodle, broccoli, spinach, bell pepper, 

carrot, coconut milk & peanut sauce 

Crispy Chiang Mai with crispy egg 

noodle, bell pepper, broccoli, celery, 

onion, carrot & signature house sauce 


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An Experience 

to Savour 

BLACK TRUMPET 

Bamboo, stone, Douglas fir, tile and fabric work 

together in Black Trumpet in an aesthetic 

and architectural triumph that remains ageless. 

Between the front terrace with its wrought iron 

gate and an inviting open-air courtyard, there are 

eight unique areas to the restaurant that remain 

faithful to the original design concept, expressed 

as Dutch-colonial Indonesian eclecticism. 

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Chefs Scott Wesseling 

and Matt Rice 

THE SCENE 

Black Trumpet has a stunning and 

lush ambience with a global point of 

view. In the warm weather months, 

the beautifully appointed and private 

Indonesian-style garden is a prestige 

spot for alfresco dining. This secluded 

oasis, seating 60, is one of the city’s 

best kept secrets. 

Contemporary 

International 

523 Richmond Street (S of Kent) 

MAPS A & B: 9 519-850-1500 

OPEN MONDAY–SATURDAY 

Lunch & Dinner 11:30 am–Close 

closed sundays & holidays 

LUNCH: $10–$19 

DINNER: $10–$35 

blacktrumpet.ca 

World Cuisine Inspired by Local 

and Seasonal Ingredients 

In the Heart of Richmond Row, 

Just North of The Grand Theatre 

Perfect for Groups, Birthdays,Rehearsal 

Lunches & Dinners, Small Weddings, 

Receptions and Private Dining 

Multi-media Capabilities 

Exotic Courtyard Patio 


Chef Scott Wesseling has a modern-day take on the classics, drawing from local 

and seasonal ingredients to create his menu offerings. At lunch, the cuisine is an 

amalgam of Asian- and internationally-inspired signature dishes with influences 

and ingredients from various Mediterranean cultures. A new Vegan Menu offers 

delicious options, such as the BT Buddha Bowl, with quinoa, avocado, golden sauerkraut, mixed lettuce, kales, fennel, 

carrot, radish, hemp hearts, falafel & lemon tahini dressing. Look for other innovative takes on time-honoured entrées 

that include: Cocoa & Cayenne Rack of Elk with parmesan orzo 

croquettes, seasonal vegetables & pear-cinnamon chutney; and 

Chili Lime Crusted Salmon with sweet corn purée, dirty rice 

and bean fritters, charred greens with lemon and leek & orange 

marmalade. Other recommendations include: 

• Sherry Foie Gras Ganache with french toast, maple grilled 

stone fruit, spiced apple chutney & nitro espresso; 

• Chicken Carbonara with herb & garlic oil, heirloom tomatoes, 

house-cured bacon, peas, grano padano & sous vide yolk; 

• Sumac Seared Ahi Tuna with coconut jasmine rice, 

tempura avocado, seaweed salad, creamy wasabi and 

mango tiger sauce. 

Private Dining Rooms Available 

Togarashi King Cole Duck Breast 

with braised cabbage, duck confit 

potatoes, cauliflower & vanilla 

purée and aged balsamic reduction 

BT Seaweed Salad: mixed seaweeds, 

lemon grass tofu, puffed rice noodle 

and beet gastrique, walnuts, maple 

sake & miso vinaigrette 

Lamb Two Ways: Big Green Egg 

smoked leg of lamb mousakka, 

mint crusted chops, balsamic & 

yoghurt fluid gel 


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TO A GREAT MEAL. 

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Come Home to 

La Casa — Since 1994 

LA CASA RISTORANTE 

A Downtown London landmark for fine dining for more than 

two decades, the 75-seat “ristorante” remains a quintessential 

experience for casual but refined dining. Consistency 

and familiarity are the hallmarks of the La Casa culinary 

experience. Count on fresh, local ingredients and a warm, 

neighbourly ambience with intimate dining rooms accented by 

a crackling wood-burning fireplace and a well-stocked bar. 

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Tomato Napoleon 

Chefs Jason Eccles 

and James Smith 

Traditional Italian 

& Mediterranean 


MAPS A & B: 10 519-434-2272 

OPEN MONDAY–SATURDAY 

Lunch & Dinner 11:30 am–Close 

closed sundays & holidays 

LUNCH: $9–$20 

DINNER: $10–$35 

lacasaristorante.com 

Steps to Budweiser Gardens 

THE SCENE 

Across from the Covent Garden Market 

In the middle of King Street’s Perfect for Groups, Birthdays, Rehearsal 

restaurant row, across the street Lunches & Dinners, Small Weddings, 

from the Covent Garden Market and Receptions and Private Dining 

kitty corner to Budweiser Gardens Outstanding Scotch Selection 

stands La Casa, with a stylish black Fresh Daily Food Specials 

brick façade. One enters the dining 

room through a short hallway, as 

one might enter a gracious home. Intimately 

Beef Tenderloin 

candle-lit by night, large windows provide 

lots of natural light by day. 


La Casa encapsulates its Italian roots by 

offering traditional home-style fare such 

as risotto, ravioli, lasagne, spicy lobster 

& shrimp fettuccine and angel hair pasta. The 

menus emphasize the classics of the Italian 

culinary canon and the authenticity that comes 

from family recipes handed down through the 

generations. The pastas are all made in-house. 

The restaurant does its own smoking, baking and 

desserts. The sourdough starter is 20 years old 

now! Recommendations include: 

• Rack of Lamb — herb-crusted Ontario lamb, with roasted red potatoes, vegetable 

ratatouille and a shiraz-lamb sauce; 

• Seafood Risotto — lobster, seared scallops, shrimp, diced pancetta, mascarpone 

cheese and fresh pea shoots; 

• Beef Tenderloin — 8-ounce hand-cut fillet, with asparagus tips, garlic mashed 

potatoes, roasted portebello mushroom and a beef jus demi-glace. 

Veal Marsala, veal tenderloin tower, 

on a spinach & wild mushroom risotto 

gâteau, in a marsala reduction 

Salmone Della Casa, fresh salmon, 

one of the daily specials, always uniquely 

flavoured and always with a grilled prawn 

Calamari, marinated and lightly 

pan-fried, with a lemon-dill beurre 

blanc 


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Craft Beer Brewery 

& Local Food Focus 

TOBOGGAN BREWING CO. 

With a state-of-the-art craft brewery in the basement, a chic 

farm-to-table brew pub on the main level, and an inviting 

seasonal patio upstairs, Toboggan Brewing Company 

immediately made an indelible mark on London’s craft beer 

and culinary scene. Ten Toboggan beers are regularly available, 

in addition to seasonal small-batch specials. Two Gold Medalwinning 

Toboggan ciders are also on tap. Enjoy a pint or a 

tasting flight in-house or take some home with you. 

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THE SCENE 

The basement 

houses the brewing 

equipment, with 

sparkling stainless 

steel brewing tanks 

decoratively lit on 

the north side wall 

of the main level. A 

long bar — featuring 

a total of 36 different 

Gourmet sandwiches with house-smoked meats 

Craft Brewery & 

Farm-to-Table Pub 

585 Richmond Street (at Central) 

MAPS A & B: 11 519-433-BEER (2337) 

OPEN: SUN–THURS 12 noon–11 pm 

FRI & SAT 12 noon–2 am 

STORE HOURS: Daily, 12 noon–11 pm 

LUNCH: $8– $15 

DINNER: $15 – $30 

tobogganbrewingcompany.com 

10 Different Toboggan Craft Beers 

Brewed On Site, with Seasonal 

Small-Batch Specials 

Two Toboggan Craft Ciders on Tap 

36 Drafts in Total on Tap 

Seasonal Farm-to-Table Menus 

Vegetarian & Gluten-free Options 

Beer & Gear Store Open Daily, including 

Weekends & Holidays, for take-home 

beer & supplies 

beers on tap — flanks the opposite wall, with flat screen TVs behind it, and 

a large moose head anchoring one end. The 519 Kitchen runs across the 

back of the room, capped by the curled end of the large woodwork evoking 

a toboggan on the ceiling. The Beer & Gear Store near the exit offers a regular and rotating selection of Toboggan 

beers to take home, and all the accessories you might need. 


“We’re focused on as many foods as we can from the 519 area code,” says owner Mike Smith, describing the 519 

Kitchen. The emphasis on local ingredients is in sync with the craft beer options. The open kitchen allows visitors 

to see the staff in action with the blazing stone pizza oven and a large BBQ smoker. Chef Mike Smith (same name, 

different person) cooks up Neapolitan Pizzas, from traditional 

favourites like the Margherita, to modern choices like the 

Cajun Chicken & Brie, or the Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus. 

There are also plenty of vegetarian options, more than usually 

found on a typical pub menu. Other recommendations include: 

• House Smoked Meats, in a variety of gourmet sandwiches 

or in the popular Street Tacos, served with flour or glutenfree 

soft corn tortillas; 

• Small Plates Pub Fare, perfect for sharing, such as 

Mussels or fresh-cut shoestring Frites served with roasted 

garlic mayo, ketchup and sriracha aioli; 

• Cheese & Charcuterie Boards, featuring local producers. 

Assorted Tasting Flights 

Thin-crust Neapolitan Pizzas 

On-site State-of-the-Art Brewery 


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London’s Premier 

Historic Inn 

IDLEWYLD INN & SPA 

In addition to boasting one of the city’s most 

distinguished dining experiences, the Idlewyld 

also offers 21 guest rooms, each uniquely 

decorated to enhance the Inn’s distinctive allure. 

A day spa has been added to the Inn’s amenities, 

with two massage beds, and manicure and 

pedicure stations. 

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THE SCENE 

Two well-appointed dining 

rooms are a reflection of 

the casual elegance that 

the Idlewyld has built its 

reputation around. The 

rooms are smart and 

impeccable, combined 

with well-spaced tables, 

Seared Filet of Beef with potato fondant 

comfortable armchairs 

and banquettes. With unique furnishings and gleaming exotic woods and 

other amenities, the Idlewyld is a step across the threshold of a grander era. 

Savour the comfort of the sun-filled dining room, enjoy al fresco dining on 

the gracious front porch, or escape to Idlewyld’s hidden Garden Courtyard. 

Contemporary 

Farm-to-Table 

36 Grand Avenue (W of High) 

MAPS A : 12 519-432-5554 

Breakfast: MON–FRI 7 am–10 am 

SAT, SUN & Holidays 

8 am– 11 am 


Chef de cuisine Trevor Stephens offers a locally-inspired menu of contemporary and traditional choices, complemented 

by an international and local selection of wines, and draught ales are on tap. There is a prix fixe Sunday Brunch. Idlewyld 

service is knowledgeable, polished and deferential. 

Menus are loaded with ingredients that, along with the stylish dining room, evoke the phrase “fine dining.” Try 

the Asian 5-Spice Roast Rack of Lamb with roasted fennel, arancini, sorrel pesto, cucumber kimchi and mint 

raita. Creamy White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake is served with White Chocolate Ganache. Other delicious 

recommendations include: 

White Chocolate 

Cheesecake 

Lunch: MON–FRI 11 am–3 pm 

SAT 11:30 am–2 pm 

Dinner: DAILY 5 pm– 9 pm 

Brunch: SUNDAY 11am–2 pm 

Afternoon Tea: 2 pm–4 pm 

(3rd SAT of the month) 

LUNCH: $8 – $24 

DINNER: $8 – $43 

idlewyldinn.com 

Saturday Afternoon Tea 

Prix Fixe Sunday Brunch 

Conference and Wedding Venue 

A Short Walk to Wortley Village 

Multi-media Capabilities 

Al Fresco Dining on the porch or 

on the Garden Courtyard Patio 

• Pan Seared Chicken Supreme with roasted garlic & tarragon 

brioche pudding, braised daikon, pea shoot & red daikon sprout 

garnish; spring pea tendrils; 

• House-Made Tagliatelle Pasta with wild mushrooms, asparagus, 

shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, thyme & parsley, onion & garlic 

Soubise; 

• Seared Filet of Beef Tenderloin with Duchess potato, orangecaraway 

glazed carrots, tomato à la Provençale, baked bone 

marrow canoe; horseradish gremolata butter and glace de veau. 

Private Dining Rooms Available 

21 Unique Guest Rooms 

On-site Day Spa 


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Charming Elegance, 

Fresh Seasonal Menus 

RESTAURANT NINETY ONE 

Executive Chef Angela Murphy (front) and her culinary 

team invite you to Restaurant Ninety One to enjoy 

their seasonal lunch and dinner menus. From left to right are 

Sr. Sous Chef Kris Simmons, Jr. Sous Chefs Jordan Keidan 

and Dennis Davidson, Alex Kemp and Christina Asquith (seated). 

They present inspired modern Canadian cuisine with each ingredient, 

as is each guest, treated with refined skill and focused attention. 

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THE SCENE 

Restaurant Ninety One offers London the 

option to experience fine quality luxury 

dining without leaving town. Secluded yet 

convenient, the modern re-designed venue 

combines the historical charm of a centuryold 

manor house with contemporary style 

and sophistication. Designed as a peaceful 

natural sanctuary, views of curious wildlife 

including deer and wild turkeys are common. 

Contemporary 

Farm-to-Table 

200 Collip Circle, Windermere Manor 

Western Discovery Park 

(off Windermere, W of Western Rd) 

MAPS A : 13 519-858-5866 

HOURS: MON–THURS 7 am–9 pm 

FRIDAY 7 am–10 pm 

SAT & SUN 7 am–9 pm 

LUNCH: $10 – $20 

DINNER: $15 – $30 

restaurantninetyone.ca 

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch & Dinner 

Ample free parking 

Featuring local food products & 

craft beers, including Windermere 

Honey Stung Ale, by the glass or 

pitcher, made from honey from their 

own on-site apiary 

Live Jazz on Fridays 


Befitting the surroundings, the fare is a balance of modern trends and classic 

techniques artfully presented and skillfully prepared. Each element 

is considered, each flavour distinctively built to impress, inspire and 

indulge the guest. Executive Chef Angela Murphy creates menus true 

to her “farm-to-table” philosophy. Seasonally, Chef Angela introduces 

new dishes featuring the very best of-the-moment products from local 

farmers and purveyors. A graduate of Stratford Chef School, Chef 

Angela honed her culinary skills in Stratford restaurants before joining 

The Windermere Manor staff working to develop the culinary program. 

A dedicated focus on creating all things from scratch has translated to 

house-baked sourdough bread before every meal, a completely in-house 

Fine quality dining in comfort 

dessert menu, and house-cured meats and charcuterie. An on-site 

apiary, boasting 23 

honeybee hives, provides plenty of fresh honey. Creative vegetarian, glutenfree, 

and vegan options are also available. Recommendations include: 

• Berkshire Pork Belly: black radish, juniper glaze, chanterelle 

mushrooms, wild blueberries; 

• Bison Loin: bison coppa, parsley root purée, wheat grass, cinnamon 

cap mushrooms, broccolini, red fife mushroom soil, bison grass 

vodka broth; 

• Rhubarb & Cheesecake: shortbread, rhubarb gel, sponge toffee, 

Lamb Sirlioin, 

rhubarb curls, meringue drops, rhubarb sorbet. 

Berkshire Pork Belly 

Bison Loin 

Rhubarb & Cheesecake 


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Good Food First 

PLANT 

MATTER 

KITCHEN 

At Plant Matter Kitchen, 

“Good Food First” is more than a slogan. 

There is a total commitment to good meals. 

Meals that are delicious. 

Meals that are memorable. 

Meals that make you feel good. 

Meals that also happen to be organic, local, and vegan. 

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THE SCENE 

Located in the heart of London’s 

Wortley Village, Plant Matter Kitchen 

has a distinctly modern urban vibe, 

integrating clean but rustic wooden 

details that warm the space and 

speak to the earth-friendly ethos that 

permeate all aspects of the business. 

Watch for a second location opening in 

downtown London in Fall 2017. 


Whether it is the food served, or the 

tables the meals are served on, Plant Matter Kitchen strives to support local 

businesses, from food producers to restaurant suppliers, reinforcing a core 

belief in sustainability and in leaving as minimal an eco footprint as possible. 

Plant Matter Kitchen’s focus on community also extends to monthly events including 

Dinner For a Cause, which supports local charities, and Sundays in the Kitchen, 

a community-based interactive learning forum. Both events, as well as full breakfast, 

lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and always-evolving drinks menus offer opportunities 

to showcase the wide variety and adaptability inherent to plant-based cuisine. 

Try one of Plant Matter Kitchen’s popular juices or smoothies, such as the 

Power Smoothie, made with banana, cacao, cashews, 

chia and hemp seeds, and cashew milk. Or enjoy a 

Fresh Pressed 

Juices 

Attentive 

Knowledgeable Staff 

Vegan, Organic, Local 

1. 162 Wortley Road ( just S of Bruce) 

MAP A : 14 519-660-3663 

HOURS: MON–THURS 8 am–9 pm 

FRI–SAT 8 am–10 pm 

SUNDAY 10:30 am–2:30 pm 

2. 224 Dundas St. East (W of Wellington) 

MAPS A & B: 15 519-660-3663 

BREAKFAST: $10–$18 

BRUNCH: $12–$32 

LUNCH: $8–$16 

DINNER: $8–$26 

plantmatterkitchen.com 

Restaurant, Juice Bar & 

Neighbourhood Coffee Shop 

Whole Food, Plant-Based, Vegan, 

Organic & Local 

Smoothies & Juices 

Booch Organic Kombucha on tap 

Innovative Cocktail & Craft Beer List 

Sunday Brunch 

Handmade Burgers 

delicious baked good with a cup of specially blended Patrick’s Beans coffee. Booch Organic 

Kombucha, on tap or in bottles, pairs well with many menu favourites, such as: 

• The 162 Burger — a house-made patty topped with mozzarella cashew cheese, sautéed 

onions & mushrooms, smoky tempeh, avocado mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and sprouts, 

served on organic greens or wrapped in a freshly baked tortilla; 

• Breakfast Burrito — a freshly baked tortilla stuffed with a daily filling, topped with 

tomato sauce and sour cream, and served with butter-fried potatoes; 

• Tuesday Special Tacos — featuring a different filling each week, wrapped in a housemade 

tortilla. 

Most menu items are available gluten-free. Plant Matter Kitchen is also fully licensed. 

Breakfast Burrito 

Freshly Made Pizza 

Fresh-Baked Donuts & Pastries 


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Ethical, Seasonal, 

Regional Cuisine 

GARLIC’S OF LONDON 

Celebrating a passion for food, wine and 

service, Garlic’s of London offers 

traditionally prepared high-quality food 

with a modern edge. The pan-seared linecaught 

pickerel, served here with kale, 

potatoes and sage butter, typifies 

Garlic’s approach to top-of-the-line 

rustic cooking using quality 

seasonal and local ingredients. 

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THE SCENE 

Garlic’s of London has 

been a venerated dining 

destination on Richmond 

Row for over 20 years. 

A proponent of stellar 

farm-to-table cuisine, 

Garlic’s of London owner 

Edin Pehilj (known to regulars and friends as Edo) ensures his carefully chosen 

team offers only intelligent and ethically-informed menu choices. Manager 

Emma Pratt leads a passionate service team and is involved with all aspects of service, 

from menu development to group bookings and special event co-ordination. 


Chef Carla Cooper and her culinary team share a dedication to the menu sensibilities 

adopted by Pehilj. Carla has developed important and long-standing relationships with 

local producers, some of whom have initiated production of specialized items for use 

in Garlic’s kitchen. With contemporary plating, the 

often rustic cooking is made from scratch with 

inspiration from local and signature ingredients 

and seasonal products. The bar includes Niagaraarea 

wines and a draught list sourced from London 

and Ontario breweries, now including Twin Pines’ 

award-winning local cider. 

Naturally raised foods, local farms and slow 

cooking make the Garlic’s dining experience 

Manager Emma Pratt 

Owner Edin Pehilj 

Farm-to-Table Dining 

481 Richmond Street (S of Dufferin) 

MAPS A & B: 16 519-432-4092 

MON–THURS 11:30 am–10 pm 

FRIDAY 11:30 am–11 pm 

SATURDAY 11 am–11 pm 


subject to change seasonally 

LUNCH: $12 – $25 

DINNER: $12 – $37 

garlicsoflondon.com 

Beside The Grand Theatre 

Upscale Rustic Cuisine 

Seasonal Ingredients 

Naturally-raised Meats 

Menu Changes Monthly 

$35 3-Course Dinner Seasonally 

Chef Carla Cooper 

memorable, from handmade pastas and slowly simmered stock reductions to freshly 

baked breads and desserts. The menu changes monthly, combining seasonal harvests 

of the London area with sustainable, organic Ontario and Canadian products. 

Recommendations include signature items including: Sunday Brunch Benedict, 

Prosciutto Pizza, Roasted Garlic & Onion Bisque, Pan-seared Salmon Salad, 

Everspring Farm’s Muscovy Duck and longtime favourite Crème Brûlée. 

Sandwiches, Wraps & Burgers 

are served with a choice of salad, 

soup or fresh cut frites 

Ontario Spring Lamb Rack with 

chèvre potato mash, vegetable ribbons 

& mint pesto 

Seasonal Desserts with coffee/ 

espresso products from London’s 

Fire Roasted Coffee 


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A Gastronomical 

London Landmark 

BLACKFRIARS 

BISTRO & CATERING 

Farm fresh food 

prepared on site 

allows the talented 

Blackfriars team 

to provide guests with 

seasonal meals geared 

to their individual needs. 

The casually elegant 

bistro provides cutting 

edge flavours with a 

respect for culinary 

traditions. This same attention to detail and 

personalized menu planning are hallmarks 

of Blackfriars’ full service catering. 

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Owner Betty Heydon 

THE SCENE 

Blackfriars offers a deliciously 

artistic setting minutes from 

downtown London. The central 

location and ample parking make 

this the perfect meeting place 

for a culinary adventure. Upbeat, 

knowledgeable staff are your first 

introduction to Blackfriars. A large blackboard covers one wall, featuring 

daily creations by Blackfriars’ talented chefs. There you’ll also find an everchanging 

beverage list; Blackfriars has been a leader in providing diners with 

well-chosen craft beer and consignment wines to enhance a full bar selection, 

including signature cocktails. The bistro’s intimate size and style allow for 

perfect closed room parties. Don’t let 

size fool you! Blackfriars has a strong 

reputation as London’s premier caterer. 


Blackfriars’ powerhouse culinary team — led by Head Chef Alicia Hartley — 

showcases prodigious individual talents with farm fresh menus augmented by 

creative daily specials. The menus are elegantly handwritten by restaurateur 

Betty Heydon, who has presided over Blackfriars for more than 20 years. 

Recommendations include: 

• SUNDAY BRUNCH — a must to highlight your weekend. Try the classic Eggs 

Benedict with Metzger’s Black Forest ham and roasted potatoes or Nona 

Bridget’s Steak and Eggs, beef tenderloin, sweet onions and roasted garlic in 

wine and butter sauce with two fried eggs, potatoes and grilled garlic baguette; 

• LUNCH — Blackfriars signature Sundried Cranberry & Sage Cheesecake 

with Grilled Hayter’s Turkey Breast or Sesame-Crusted Local Trout Filet on 

an Asian-inspired risotto; 

• DINNER — Duck Confit Spring Rolls with julienned vegetables, rice noodles 

& Bali peanut sauce or the Cajun-rubbed Catfish on a Crab Cake with fresh 

fruit salsa and sriracha aioli. 

Contemporary 

Bistro & Caterer 

46 Blackfriars Street (Off Wharncliffe) 

MAP A: 17 519-667-4930 

LUNCH: MON–FRI 11:30 am–2:30 pm 

DINNER: MON–SAT 5 pm–10 pm 

BRUNCH: SUN 11 am–2 pm 

LUNCH: $9 – $17 

DINNER: $18 – $36 

BRUNCH: $8 – $15 

blackfriarsbistro.com 

Enter off Wharncliffe Road 


TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 

Closed Room Parties Available 

Dietary Needs Accommodated 

Introducing Blackfriars’ 

New Head Chef Alicia Hartley 

Artistic Intimate Atmosphere 

Soup & Sandwich Lunch Combos 

Creative Daily Specials 


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Enjoy the Classics! 

THE SQUIRE 

PUB & GRILL 

Located in an Art Deco former bank 

building at the corner of Dundas and 

Talbot, The Squire Pub & Grill is 

a welcoming, American-style restaurant 

and bar with good food and great deals 

throughout the week. Close to Covent 

Garden Market, the location is also ideal 

for before and after events at Budweiser 

Gardens. Perfect for a great meal or to just 

grab a pint and a snack, The Squire is open 

daily for lunch, dinner and late nights. 


Owner & GM Chris Cleary 

THE SCENE 

Art deco features remain, refurbished 

to create a casual but vibrant energy, 

decorated with warm brown tones and 

lots of wood. Guests can watch the action 

from a long granite bar or slide into a cozy 

comfortable booth or 4-top. Overhead TV 

American-style 

Casual Bar & Grill 

109 Dundas Street (at Talbot) 

MAPS A & B: 18 519-204-0173 

OPEN DAILY 11 am–close 

ALL-DAY MENU: $6 – $25 

squirepubandgrill.ca 

Live Local Musicians 

Great selection of popular macrobeers 

on tap as well as in bottles & cans 

Kid-friendly Menu 

Located across from Budweiser Garden 

screens over the bar dominate the east wall. A large draft beer fridge is both a focal 

point and a signpost for the brand. Large windows provide great natural light and 

visibility from inside and out, appealing to lunch and dinner crowds and the later-night 

audience spilling out of Budweiser Gardens. Expect a friendly crowd, especially on 

event nights. 


The small plates/snack menu with larger items and handhelds (like 

their variety of delicious burgers) is diverse and accessible enough to 

cater to everyone. The Squire Burger, with house-cured pork, aged 

cheddar and crispy onions, has 

quickly become a house signature. 

There are lots of small plates 

with items like meatballs, tacos, 

nachos, wings and perogies. Try 

the Shepherd’s Pie, with braised The Classic Burger 

lamb, roasted root vegetables, 

garlic smashed potato topping, crispy peas. Other recommendations include: 

• The PBLT, with roasted pork belly, herb garlic mayo, pickled veg, lettuce & tomato; 

• Braised Beef Philly, with pulled beef short rib, beer and cheddar sauce, 

caramelized onions & mushrooms; 

• Grilled Chicken Sandwich with herb-rubbed, goat cheese, pickled vegetables, 

lettuce & tomato; 

Daily Food & Drink Specials • Rib Eye with roasted garlic & herb potatoes and grilled seasonal vegetables. 

Fish in Chips, local white fish 

breaded in crushed chips with 

coleslaw, tartar sauce & fries 

Kale ‘n’ Romaine Caesar with garlic 

croutons, fried pork belly bits & parmesan 

cheese 

Wings such as Classic Franks, Maple 

BBQ, Extra Hot, Cajun, Chipotle Mango 

& Salt-n-Pepper Lime 


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Come Join Us On 

the Second Floor! 

BLAKES 

BISTRO & BAR 

Come in and enjoy London’s trendiest new bistro & bar. 

Blakes is located on the easily accessible 2nd floor 

of the newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton 

London in the heart of downtown. No need to be 

staying overnight — all are welcome. Free parking for all 

Blakes guests (subject to availability) makes this the ideal 

spot if you are coming for dinner and taking the short 

walk to a show or a game at the Budweiser Gardens. 

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lakes 

BISTRO & BAR 

THE SCENE 

Blakes Bistro & Bar is one of the jewels in the beautifully renovated 

DoubleTree by Hilton London, conveniently connected to the London 

Convention Centre and within easy walking distance of all of Downtown 

London’s hotspots. The hotel has all the amenities for guests coming for 

a meal, a weekend getaway, or an extended stay in the heart of the city. 

Relax in contemporary accommodations, with all the essentials and more 

covered in modern, stylish guest rooms with an array of 

comforts to make you feel at home. 

Casual Dining Bistro 

300 King Street (North of Wellington) 

MAPS A & B: 19 519-430-6414 

OPEN DAILY: 6 am–11 pm 

BREAKFAST: $3– $15 

LUNCH: $7– $18 

DINNER: $9 – $37 

facebook.com/blakes2ndfloor 

All Day Breakfast 

In-Room Dining Service 

Coffee or tea at an onsite Starbucks 

Snacks & after-dinner drinks at the bar 

Free parking (based on availability) for 

all Blakes guests. 


Executive Chef Todd Pylypiw and Executive Sous 

Chef Hayley Ness reflect the chain’s high standards for 

beautifully prepared and presented menu selections. 

The emphasis is on quality ingredients, freshness, 

and exceeding customer expectations, with a similar 

commitment to excellent service. A broad selection of 

wine, draught and local craft beer is also on offer. 

Menu features include the award-winning Conrad 

Burger, outstanding Cobia with caper and lemon 

Beef Tenderloin 

beurre blanc, and the extremely popular Salmon 

Niçoise or Pad Thai. 

An array of hand-cut steaks includes Beef 

Tenderloin, Top Sirloin and New York Striploin, and 

Ontario Lamb Racks grilled to perfection — sure to 

please the meat lover! And save room for dessert so 

you can savour Apple Crumble, Cheesecake, or one 

of the unique flavours that change daily of Crème 

Brûlée such as saffron vanilla, lemon-blackberry or 

banana-chocolate chip. 

Jumbo Scallops 

Classic Bistro Burger 

Delectable Desserts 


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Classical Preparations 

with a Modern Twist 

SPRUCE ON WELLINGTON 

Chef Thomas Waite started the In Home Chef in 2010 

as an outlet to express modern takes on cuisine. It is now 

one of London’s most innovative and successful boutique 

caterers. Waite wanted another way to show more culinary 

options, to allow more people to experience innovations 

in dining. Spruce on Wellington was born in 2017, 

delivering a professional restaurant experience, directly, 

like every successful in-home catering event. 

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Danielle 

Pupulin 

Jamie 

Sandwich 

Evan 

Futcher 

Thomas 

Waite 

Jason 

Astels 

THE SCENE 

Located in a small bungalow with plenty of charm, Spruce on Wellington 

features a minimalist design is compact, with 32 seats in the dining room 

and 22 on a nicely appointed seasonal patio. The intimacy of the operation 

allows executive chef/owner Thomas Waite and chef de cuisine Evan 

Futcher to prepare meals à la minute, plus converse with diners. 

Contemporary Casual 

Fine Dining 

731 Wellington St. N. (S of Oxford) 

MAPS A & B: 20 519-434-9797 

WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY 11 am–10 pm 


monday & tuesday closed 

LUNCH: $10 – $13 

DINNER: $14 – $38 

spruceonwellington.com 

Al Fresco Dining 

The In Home Chef Catering 

Cooking Classes 


Take Away 

Brunch Saturday and Sunday 


Work is everything to Chef Waite — his consuming passion is for cooking and 

jobs he can really sink his teeth into. His cuisine is beautifully handcrafted, 

classic in its influences, innovative in sensibility and plating, and known for 

outstanding combinations of flavours and textures. 

Artfully arranged Beef Tar Tar, Double Beet Carpaccio and Chicken Liver Pate 

are on trend, and as appetizers at the Spruce, they generate good word of mouth. 

Also recommended is the Muscovy Duck Two Ways, with seared duck breast, pulled 

duck croquet, orange ginger jus, buttered hakurei 

turnips & mushroom and confit sweet potato. The 

AAA Beef Tenderloin, a fillet with Scallop Gratin, 

Cipollini Onion, Whiskey-Braised Carrot, Demi-Glace 

and blackberry has become a house signature. 

AAA Beef Tenderloin 

At lunch, the excellent “Spruce” Burger is made 

with ground chuck, smoked bacon, heirloom tomato, Boston bibb, smoked cheddar, garlic aioli 

and brioche bun. Perfectly al dente Fettuccine Carbonara, with Parmigiano and boar bacon 

crowned with a raw egg (that is essentially cooked tossing in the hot pasta) is a hit. There is 

also delicious Potato Gnocchi with cauliflower, romesco, crispy prosciutto, Manchengo, crème 

fraîche and sprouts. 

Desserts might include Double Chocolate Cake with peanut butter mousse, berry 

purée, chocolate sauce, banana honey comb, blackberry, burnt banana and mint powder. 


A creative Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday. 

Potato Gnocchi with cauliflower, 

romesco, crispy prosciutto, Manchengo, 

crème fraîche & sprout 

Spiced Barramundi with Israeli cous 

cous, tomato marshmallow, heirloom 

tomato salad & olive oil two ways 

White Gazpacho with cucumber, 

green grape, almond, radish & 

sprout 


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A Food and Wine 

Revolution 

GLASSROOTS 

Boasting a fully plant-based menu that 

embraces local seasonality to the fullest 

every single week of the year, Glassroots 

has found success with its unique approach. 

Led by Chef & Sommelier owners Yoda 

Olinyk and Mike Fish, the restaurant fuses 

innovative vegan cuisine with a wine and 

cocktail culture unparalleled in London. 

Diners can enjoy a Chef’s Choice Tasting 

Menu paired with the city’s most extensive 

all-Canadian wine list. 

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THE SCENE 

Funk music fills the intimate dining room and diners of all ages enjoy unique 

dishes and spins on old classics. The semi-open kitchen is bordered by a 

beautiful bar made from local black walnut and the decor is all recycled, 

upcycled and made by hand. A Stormtrooper helmet sits atop the beer fridge 

and antique kitchen gadgets line the kitchen walls. The elevated front patio 

offers views of Richmond Row. The energy is high and the conversation 

infectious. The staff — personable, engaging and genuine — help deliver a 

timeless experience that makes Glassroots a true destination location. 


Glassroots does things a little differently than most restaurants. Instead of 

deciding on menu items and then finding the ingredients, Chef Yoda gets a 

weekly list of what’s available from local farmers and then creates a menu 

based on those ingredients. While not everything is local, like avocado, 

citrus fruit and cashews, 95% of the thousands of ingredients used in a 

year come from within 100 km of the restaurant. In their first year alone, 

Glassroots created more than 550 unique menu items spread over 60 

unique menus. Some of the seasonal 

creations include: 

• Daily Chef’s Choice Tasting Menu — 

Enjoy 3, 4 or 5 courses with or without 

wine pairings. Changing daily, no two 

tasting menus are the same as Chef 

Yoda presents her best dishes and 

exciting new recipes; 

Plant-Based 

Seasonal Cuisine 

646 Richmond Street (S of Pall Mall) 

MAPS A & B: 21 519-850-8688 

HOURS: WED–SAT 12 noon–10 pm 

SUNDAY 4:30 pm–9 pm 

closed monday & tuesday 

Weekly Seasonal Menu from $12–$26 

glassrootslondon.com 

Menu Changes Weekly with the Seasons 

Chef’s Choice Tasting Menus, available 

with Wine Pairings 

Completely Vegan & Fiercely Local 

Richmond Row Elevated Patio 

Extensive All-Canadian Wine List 

Creative Cocktail Menu & Craft Beers 

Owners Sommelier Mike Fish 

and Chef Yoda Olinyk 

• Hearts of Palm Calamari — This Glassroots signature dish, a plant-based version 

of the popular appetizer, is the only item that stays on the menu week after week; 

• Chickpea Fries with White Bean Ragout — Inspired by a Santa Barbara dish, this 

combination of local beans with housemade chickpea fries is a world of flavour; 

• Cashew Cheese and Charcuterie Platters, perfect for sharing or to start or end 

a meal, include an assortment of cashew cheeses or vegan meats with pickled 

veggies, seasonal paté, jam and fruits. 

Cocktail & Wine Culture 

Glassroots Seasonal Salad 

Hearts of Palm Calamari 


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Small Plates, 

Big Flavours 

WOLFE OF WORTLEY 

An authentic original in one of London’s most interesting 

neighbourhoods, Wolfe of Wortley launched in 2016. 

In front from the left are Jennifer Wolfe (Service Manager), 

Justin Wolfe (Owner/Executive Chef) and Gregg Wolfe 

(Owner/Mixologist/Bartender). In back are Josh Ward 

(Sous Chef) and Kyle Rose (Chef de Cuisine). 

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Farm-to-Table Dining 

147 Wortley Road (N of Bruce) 

MAP A: 22 519-854-6004 

OPEN TUESDAY–SUNDAY from 5 pm 

DINNER: $6–$36 

wolfeofwortley.com 

Signature Cocktails and Full Bar 

Seasonal Patio 

Small Plates Menu Options 

Housemade Charcuterie 

New Menu Weekly 

THE SCENE 

Justin and Gregg Wolfe created the 

kind of hole-in-the-wall in Wolfe of Wortley that you’d love to stumble upon in 

a big city. The brothers, who initially found sustenance in music careers, are 

also proprietors of London’s red-hot retro diner The Early Bird (see p. 74), and 

the new Mexican-themed Los Lobos (p. 75). The Wolfe of Wortley is a compact 

rustic-chic 24-seat restaurant with a welcoming ambience and an artisanal 

flourish in the decor and menu. 


Signature Cocktails are prepared with fresh ingredients, homemade mixers 

and premium liquors, including the Smoked Manhattan made with Bulleit 

Bourbon, Antica Formula (red vermouth), Angostura bitters and cherry vanilla 

bitters served in a cinnamon smoke-filled glass. Curated Whiskey Flights are 

also popular. A carefully chosen wine list features real gems. 

The dinner menu encourages sharing, building a meal out of several dishes, with small plates so that you can try 

something new. The food is casual but sophisticated, with a major focus on 

curing, pickling, fermenting and preserving. The culinary brigade embraces 

the “nose-to-tail” ethos and excels at the craft of salumi, commonly known 

as charcuterie. A small temperature- and humidity-controlled meat chamber 

helps develop the desirable rounded savoury taste that comes from slow 

curing and ripening. A “meat window,” showcases an impressive diversity of 

hanging salumi. 

The menu includes Oysters — raw, cold-smoked, or grilled with Creole 

butter and parmesan, and sometimes chicken-fried. There is also Culatello 

(the king of salumi, a dry-cured ham) and very tasty Coppa (salt-cured from 

the pig’s neck) on offer. Starters might include a creamy Chicken Liver 

Brûlée with cherry or Chickpea Fries with scallions and pecorino. “Tongue in 

Cheek” is beef tongue wrapped in guanciale (cured pork jowl). 

Proteins have included rainbow trout, bison ribs, octopus and a Beef 

Striploin for two. Menus change weekly and special diets can be fully 

Cauliflower / Kale / Cheddar 

accommodated with advance notice. 

Curated Whiskey Flights 

Charcuterie / Pickles / Mustards / Bread 

Chocolate / Cherry / Whipped Cream 


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Escape the Ordinary 

STAY 

Nestled between the entertainment 

and business districts in Downtown 

London, Hotel Metro offers a boutique 

hotel experience. An architectural 

blend of modern and historic design 

complements this private 20-room 

hotel that delivers a personal service 

during your stay. 

RELAX 

Hotel Metro’s rooms are designed to 

enhance your visit. Awaiting you are 

luxurious AVEDA bath amenities, flat 

screen TVs, Keurig coffee makers, 

soothing soaker tubs, exposed brick 

walls in our signature lofts and fine 

dining delivered to your door — 

ensuring an exceptional and unique 

experience. 

ENJOY 

Many of London’s finest entertainment 

attractions are within steps of Hotel 

Metro’s doors: Budweiser Gardens, the 

historic Covent Garden Market and the 

Grand Theatre and many of London’s 

best restaurants and bars — including 

famed Richmond Row — are within 

walking distance. Located within Hotel 

Metro, Blu Duby Restaurant and Bar 

offers an eclectic seasonal menu. Feel 

like staying in? Blu Duby offers its menu 

in-room for your convenience. 

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London’s Premiere Boutique Hotel 

There is no limit to what we can arrange. 

Please contact us to customize your stay. 

We are available 24/7 to answer your questions. 

T: 519.518.9000 or 1.866.626.3876 

E: info@mhotels.ca W: hotelmetro.ca 

32 Covent Market Lane, Downtown London 


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Katana 

Kafé 

& Grill 

Modern Bistro 

2530 Blair Blvd. (off Crumlin Road) 

in the Diamond Flight Centre 

MAP A : 23 519-455-9005 

Breakfast: SAT & SUN 

9 am–12 pm noon 

Lunch: MON–FRI 11 am–3 pm 

SAT & SUN 12 pm–3 pm 

Dinner: WED–SUN from 5 pm 

LUNCH: $8–$16 

DINNER: $23–$29 

katanakafe.com 

Weekend Breakfasts 

Plenty of Free Parking 

1 Block North of the Airport, 

off Crumlin Side Road 

KATANA KAFÉ & Grill 

KATANA KAFÉ’s tagline — “A little out of the way, a lot 

out of the ordinary!” — is more true today than ever. Perfect for 

plane spotters and aeronautical aficionados, in the Diamond 

Flight Centre, the Katana patio runs beside the London 

International Airport tarmac. The view is spectacular and the 

food soars. 

THE SCENE 

The decor is sleek, 

with a contemporary 

vibe and aeronautical theme, with biplanes and hot-air balloons. 

Bright and airy, the tarmac-side patio and large windows 

allow for viewing flights coming and going on various London 

International Airport runways. Reservations are recommended. 

Unique Views 

& Fabulous Food 

London International Airport 

Plane Spotting 


Katana Kafé offers a modern take on the bistro theme. Chef 

Chris Morrison guides a stellar culinary team behind a glass 

partition, and the cuisine receives raves. The restaurant is a 

lunch-time favourite for 

the East London business 

crowd, who appreciate the 

professional and attentive 

staff. Enjoy a seasonal menu with interesting interpretations of seafood, game and 

steaks, and all desserts and ice cream are made in house. Suggestions include: 

• Starters such as the Warm Mushroom Tart on puff pastry with Rockford blue 

cheese, tomato chutney and bacon vinaigrette, or the Charcuterie Plate with 

artisan cheeses & meats with an apple & fig chutney and crostini; 

• Entrées such as the Moroccan-Spiced Ontario Rack of Lamb with lamb sausage 

on tri-colour quinoa with baby carrots and a roasted tomato demi, or the 

Chipotle Grilled Pork Chop with roasted sweet potato and green beans topped 

Seasonal Bistro Fare 

with a blueberry & peach salsa. 

Sleek but Cozy Ambience 

Runway View 45-Seat Patio 

Diamond Flight Centre 

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Savoury Seasonal 

Cuisine 

THE SPRINGS 

At once both an upscale bistro and an ethical gourmet refuge, 

THE SPRINGS lies minutes from downtown on Southwest 

London’s Springbank Drive. Soaring ceilings, large windows 

and exposed brickwork evoke the location’s century-old Baptist 

Church history without compromising modern amenities. The 

Springs is one of London’s most esteemed dining establishments. 

THE SCENE 

Natural and organic muted wall colours enhance an airy and light-filled dining 

room, with large windows and a beautifully appointed patio. A comfortable 

downstairs banquet room is available for private parties. The space hums 

with the contented sighs of satisfied diners. Reservations are recommended. 

Cuisine Farm-to-Table Dining 

310 Springbank Drive (at Chelsea) 

MAP A: 24 519-657-1100 

MON–THURS: 11:30 am–10 pm 

FRI: 11:30 am–12 midnight 

SAT: 12 noon–12 midnight 

closed sunday 

LUNCH: from $10 

DINNER: from $18 

thespringsrestaurant.com 

Savoury Seasonal Cuisine 

Beautifully Appointed Patio 

Live Music with Glenn Bennett 

FRI & SAT from 7:30 pm 

Minutes from Downtown London 

Plenty of Free Well-lit Parking 

Private Dining Suite for parties 

of up to 35 people 


The Springs is proud to use the finest locally grown products from farms 

specializing in sustainable agriculture, organic growing practices and 

ethically-raised livestock. The menus reflect dishes crafted from local, 

regional and seasonal speciality 

ingredients. Suggestions include: 

• Bourbon Chicken and 

Cornbread — chicken 

supreme, toasted cornbread, 

seasonal vegetables and 

bourbon demi; 

• Seafood Fettucini — shrimp, mussels and scallops in a creamy sambuca 

sauce with dill, carrot and onion; 

Salmon & Beluga Lentils 

with pickled cabbage, seasonal 

vegetables & grape gastrique 

• Rack of Lamb — with textures of cauliflower, barbecued cabbage, 

fingerling potatoes, pickled mustard seed and a red wine demi; 

• Frozen Chocolate Bar Cake — flourless chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, 

chocolate ganache, with white chocolate sauce and raspberry coulis. 

Innovative Desserts 

Ethical Gourmet Fare 

Light-filled Dining Room 


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Casual Italian/ 

Mediterranean & 

Traditional Pub 

153-155 Albert St. (W of Richmond) 

MAPS A & B: 25 519-642-2300 

HOURS: MON–THURS 11:30 am–2 pm 

5 pm–10 pm 

FRIDAY 11:30 am–11 pm 



RUNT CLUB HOURS: 

MON–THURS 11:30 am–1 am 

FRIDAY 11:30 am–2 am 

SATURDAY 11 am–2 am 

SUNDAY 6 pm–1 am 

Summer Hours: 12 noon–1 am 

LUNCH: $8 – $12 

DINNER: $18 – $24 

fellinikoolini.com 

runtclub.ca 

Build your own thin-crust pizza 

or pasta creation 

Children’s Menu 

Flavours of Italy and 

the Mediterranean 

FELLINI KOOLINI’S 

& The Runt Club 

FELLINI KOOLINI’S is a playfully tongue-in-cheek 

homage to the surrealist Italian director Federico Fellini. With 

its sibling restaurant THE RUNT CLUB next door, the twin 

patios have made Albert Street off Richmond Row a festive 

destination for over a quarter of a century. 

THE SCENE 

Fellini Koolini’s decor entertains 

guests and sets a light-hearted mood 

for an enjoyable meal with purposely 

overdone sentimental Italian kitsch. 

The terrace offers an inviting spot for 

al fresco dining. The Runt Club is a popular watering hole, with a larger patio 

and a traditional pub atmosphere inspired by a “post-war Italian home.” Mature 

trees, festooned with twinkle lights at night, provide welcome daytime shade. 

The Runt Club Patio 


Sharing plates can bring out the most in your dining experience, so explore 

the extensive selection of Tapas and Pintxos (bite-size small plates) that are 

perfect for passing around 

the table. Other affordable 

Mediterranean-inspired menu 

favourites include an endless 

selection of made-to-order pastas and gourmet thin crust 

pizzas (or become the Pizza Architect and choose your favourite 

ingredients). The menu also offers daily fresh fish, steamed 

mussels, calamari, steak, poultry, pork and veal. There are 

plenty of choices for vegetarians and gluten-free options and a 

Extensive Tapas Menu 

large selection of wines available by the bottle or the glass. The 

Runt Club offers the full Fellini Koolini’s menu. 

A Passion for Pasta 

Tomato Pancetta Tower 

Gourmet Pizzas 

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Not As Bad As 

We Used to Be 

JOE KOOL’S 

Sports Bar. Family Restaurant. Party Central. This is truly 

a place for everyone, of any age. Restaurateur Mike Smith 

launched JOE KOOL’S over a third of a century ago, 

and it’s been a fun and popular Richmond Row landmark 

ever since. 

Casual Bar and Grill 

595 Richmond Street (at Central) 

MAPS A & B: 26 519-663-5665 

HOURS: MONDAY 11:30 am–1 am 

TUES–SAT 11:30 am–2 am 

SUNDAY 12 noon–1 am 

LUNCH: $9 – $16 

DINNER: $11 – $23 

joekoolsrestaurant.ca 

Semi-private Rooms Available 

Entire Menu Available for 

Take-Out and Delivery 


Kid’s Menu 

THE SCENE 

The eccentric surroundings provide a never-ending supply of eyecatching 

kitsch and memorabilia, from Elvis in his coffin to the 1000+ 

beer can collection. Kool’s is also a sports lover’s paradise, evidenced 

in umpteen big screens and regular TVs covering all of the angles and 

all of the games. If you want to watch it, they can probably get it! A 

seasonal rooftop patio has capacity for 130 people. Large groups can 

Local Lake Perch Dinner also arrange for semi-private rooms: the ever-popular “Back Room” 

with mezzanine, and “The Penthouse” in the basement. 


There are 25 draft beers on tap, but Joe Kool’s is also about the 

food. While there is something for everyone, Kool’s is known for its 

Local Lake Perch fillets, 

pan-fried and served 

with lemon caper mayo, 

Pot Stickers 

and ever-popular Jose 

Nachos, the Kitchen Sink Pizza, Deluxe Hot Dogs and Burgers and 

Chicken Wings. Also recommended are the Thai Lettuce Wraps — 

marinated chicken, julienned vegetables, peanuts and cilantro — or 

the pan-seared chicken and pork Pot Stickers, served with toasted 

sesame and sweet soya dipping sauce. Joe Kool’s also offers a 

convenient take-out and delivery service. 

Fun Memorabilia 

Large & Popular Rooftop Patio 

Deluxe Burgers & Hot Dogs Menu 


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Casual Dining 

Bar & Grill 

842 Wharncliffe Rd S (at Southdale) 

MAP A : 27 519-690-0292 

HOURS: MON–WED: 11 am–12 midnight 

THURS: 11 am–1 am 

SAT: 11 am–2 am 

SUN: 12 noon–11 pm 

LUNCH: from $7 

DINNER: from $8 

tigerjacks.com 

Lunch & Dinner Daily Specials 

• Mexican Mondays – Fajitas & Coronas 

• Tuesday Pasta Special 

• Wednesday NY Steak Special 

• Thursday Rib Festival 

• Friday Catch of the Day 

• Kids Eat Free All Day Sundays 

FRI & SAT night DJ & Dancing 


Reserve the Tiger’s Den for your private party, and check out the 

Party Platter Menu for some great party food suggestions. 

Let the Good Times 

ROAR! 

TIGER JACKS Bar & Grill 

Deep in the heart of South London, local restaurateur Rick 

DeJager has created a welcoming hot spot that has been 

pleasing crowds since 1998. TIGER JACKS is a communityminded 

business with a focus on delicious food and great 

service. Let the good times ROAR! 

THE SCENE 

A large dining room, a full and lively sports-themed bar, and quick and attentive 

service make for a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Pool tables are 

available, and on Friday and Saturday nights, a DJ and dancing warms up the 

crowd. Looking for a spot to celebrate a special occasion or host a group event? 


The extensive Tiger Jack’s menu is full of affordable casual 

dining options. The Soup of the Day is always fresh made, 

and the fryers all use trans fat-free oil. Expect all the regular 

pub food specialties such as a large selection of Chicken 

Wings, thin crust Pizzas, awesome Nachos and new Burgers, 

made in-house with fresh Ontario corn-fed beef, hormone- and 

antibioticfree. 

Other 

Sports rule in the bar area 

features include the signature “Jumpin’ Jack Wrap,” Chicken 

Parmesan, salt & vinegar Fish & Chips, a selection of Steaks, 

Sandwiches, Salads and a section for all of “Tigers Favourites”! 

• Tiger Jack’s Famous Back Ribs (try the Blueberry BBQ sauce!) 

• Value-packed Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials feature some of 

Tiger Jack’s all-time favourites. 

• Bring Tiger’s home with you! Full menus are online; phone to 

Enjoy the pool tables 

place your take-out order. 

Thursdays Rib Night Special 

Signature Sauces for sale 

Seasonal Patio 

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Local Organic Food 

THE ROOT CELLAR 

Organic Restaurant 

THE ROOT CELLAR is truly a gem in the historic 

Old East Village. With a strong commitment to sourcing 

ingredients from London’s local organic farming 

community through their partners at On The Move 

Organics, The Root Cellar offers lunch and dinner daily 

and an inspired Saturday brunch, with delicious and 

nourishing options to please vegans and carnivores alike. 

Farm to Fork 

Plough to Pint 

623 Dundas Street (E of Adelaide) 

MAP: 28 519-719-7675 

HOURS: MON–SAT 11 am–10 pm 

SAT 9 am–10 pm 

LUNCH: $9 – $15 

DINNER: $15–$20 

rootcellarorganic.ca 

Lunch & Dinner Daily, Saturday Brunch 

Reservations are recommended 

Fresh, Local, Organic Menus 

Craft Beer from London Beer Co-op 

& exclusively VQA Wines Offered 

Second-floor Event Space available 

THE SCENE 

The restaurant’s interior is artful and functional with many comfortable 

seating options. Monthly local art exhibits and decorative features like the 

large sheet-metal flowers suspended above the bar reflect the café’s artisan 

sensibility. Upstairs is Taproot, a beautifully renovated special events space. 


Executive Chef Paul Harding leads an energetic culinary team, preparing 

a repertoire of from-scratch menu offerings with ever-changing specials. 

Taproot, the second-floor event space All of the produce and the majority of ingredients in the restaurant’s 

dishes are certified organic, with 80% local in season. Try the Local 

Water Buffalo Burger, the Captain Planet Bowl salad, and Chef Paul’s handmade gnocchi. The Swords to 

Ploughshares Board is exceptional, featuring an array of artisanal offerings, including a vegan option. 

Also available are fresh smoothies, an exclusively VQA Ontario wine list, a dynamic new cocktail bar, five rotating 

taps featuring London Brewing Co-operative’s awesome local ales and high-quality coffee and espresso-based 

drinks featuring Patrick’s Beans coffee and Organic Meadows milk. 

Organic Burgers 

Patatas Brava 

Potato Gnocchi 


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Farm-to-Table 

Social Enterprise 

1. 255 Horton Street (Goodwill Centre) 

MAP A: 29 519-645-0900 

HOURS: MON–FRI 7:30 am – 4:30 pm 

SAT & SUN 9 am – 3 pm 

2. 201 King Street (Innovation Works) 

MAPS A & B: 30 519-675-1733 

HOURS: MON–FRI 8 am – 4 pm 

saturday & sunday closed 

Breakfast: $5 – $8 

Lunch: $4.75 – $10 

edgarandjoes.ca 

Fresh and Local Ingredients 

Catering Available 

Free Parking at Horton St. 

Available Evenings for Private Functions 

A Café 

With a Purpose 

EDGAR AND JOE’S 

CAFÉ 

EDGAR AND JOE’S, now at two locations, is a gathering 

space and food operation with a social purpose. Each café makes 

fresh and local food available, affordable and approachable with 

healthy choices. Choose from a wide variety of selections made 

from scratch with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. 

THE SCENE 

A stylish and minimalist 70-seat 

café is located in the Goodwill 

Social Enterprise Abilities 

Centre, opened in 2013. The 

Centre features a 50-seat town hall, 160-seat community hall and various 

other gathering spaces. Rave reviews led to the opening of another location 

within the Innovation Works London building on King Street. Both cafés 

serve a diverse clientele from all over the city. 


Nutritious baked goods with high quality ingredients are freshly baked 

throughout the day. Sandwiches are definitely the stars of the show, 

from the classic BLT to innovative combinations inspired by global cuisines. Delicious soups, salads and a daily 

chalkboard special are on offer. The kitchen is liberal with fresh herbs, 

leaves and vegetables and never compromises on the quality of the meats 

and cheeses. The Classic Breakfast Special — eggs, toast, hash browns, 

and bacon, sausage or ham — is a standout. Or try the Eggs Benny with 

two soft poached eggs served on a warm buttermilk biscuit topped with 

house peameal and the café’s signature hollandaise, served with home 

fries. Other recommendations include: 

• Roasted Vegetable Panini with mozzarella, basil pesto, tomato, grilled 

zucchini, roasted peppers, alfalfa sprouts and capers drizzled with 

balsamic & olive oil; 

• Edgar Burger with house-ground AAA Angus chuck, charbroiled and topped 

with Asiago cheese, sautéed mushrooms, double-smoked bacon and 

shallots. Served on a toasted Kaiser with lettuce, tomato and house mayo. 

Community Gathering Spaces 

Innovative Lunch Combinations 

Fresh Baked Goods 

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Lovingly crafted 

with skill and heart 

LA NOISETTE 

Like the small but delicious hazelnut 

from which it takes its name, LA 

NOISETTE is a bakery café that 

surpasses expectations. Owned and operated 

by the young but seasoned team of Tabitha 

Switzer and Dave Coulter, this is a perfect 

spot for a coffee and a tasty bite — or a 

hearty meal. Take home some fresh bread 

and baked goods, including sensational 

desserts, or a gourmet grab-n-go sandwich 

and salad. 

THE SCENE 

Conveniently located in a spacious 

building on Oxford Street, the wonderful 

scents of the bakery and a relaxing atmosphere offer a peaceful refuge. 

Light pours in oversized "port 

hole" windows, with a brick and 

Artisanal Baking At Its Best 

bookcase wall treatment creating 

a comfy vibe. Relax on leather 

couches and chairs or sit at stylish 

tables on contemporary wood and 

steel bistro chairs. 


Tabitha’s passion for baking 

Artisanal Bakery & 

Neighbourhood Café 

900 Oxford Street East (at Gammage) 

MAP A: 31 519-601-1651 

HOURS: TUESDAY 10 am–6 pm 

WED & THURS 8 am–6 pm 

FRI & SAT 8 am–4 pm 

closed sunday and monday 

lanoisettebakery.com 

A Variety of Breads, Muffins, Cookies, 

Pies, Squares etc. baked fresh daily 

Real ingredients with everything made 

from scratch by hand 

Homemade Soups & Sandwiches 

Outstanding Coffee and Grab-n-Go 

Snacks and Meals 

Comfortable Lounge Area 

Custom Orders and Catering 

Owners Tabitha Switzer (Baking 

Specialist) and Dave Coulter 

(Cook & Savoury Expert) 

become obvious with a glance at the beautifully crafted loaves of bread, 

and exquisite array of cookies, muffins, cupcakes, pies, squares and 

tarts. Dave takes the same artisanal approach to his soups, sandwiches, 

quiches and other entrées. As with the baked goods, everything is made 

from scratch with local ingredients like Arva flour, real butter, and a 

commitment to quality in every bite. 

Comfortable Seating 

Beautifully Crafted Loaves of Bread 

Freshly Baked Goodies! 


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Italian-inspired 

Casual Dining 

6675 Burtwistle Lane 

(off Colonel Talbot Road near 401) 

MAP A : 32 519-652-7659 

HOURS: MON–TUES 11 am–10 pm 

WED–SAT 11 am–11 pm 


pastosgrill.com 

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 

Happy Hour 3–6 pm MON–FRI with 

½-Price Appetizers at the Bar 

All Desserts Made In-House 

Interesting & Affordable Wine List 

Extensive Gluten-Friendly Options 

Take-Out & Catering Available 

Italian Seduction ... 

Bite by Bite 

PASTO’S GRILL 

Inspired by travel and a passion for the traditions of Italian 

culture, PASTO’S GRILL follows the Italian principle of 

proper execution of simple recipes featuring the freshest 

seasonal ingredients available. 

THE SCENE 

Pasto’s Grill is a chic bistro in a casually 

elegant environment. The dining room is 

built in a half-circle, decorated in warm and calming shades, with white linen tables 

surrounded by wine racks and period posters. Service is friendly and professional. 


Under the direction of Chef Peter Johnson, the kitchen is literally the hub of the 

restaurant. Chef Peter took inspiration from his mother, and he has embraced 

the age-old motto, “There are no shortcuts in the kitchen.” Traditional recipes 

are the heart of both the lunch and dinner menus, with occasional nods to global 

and modern sensitivities. For example, all pasta dishes can be prepared with 

gluten-free noodles. Menu items are all made to order. 

The antipasti menu offers plenty of choice, including Antipasto Platters 

for two or more, with Chef’s selection of cured meats and local cheeses 

with roasted peppers, olives and garlic crostini, or the Marco Polo, with 

Siblings, Manager Natalie Zima 

and Chef Peter Johnson 

wonton shrimp, calamari fritti, grilled shrimp and crabfilled 

mushrooms. Hand-made, thin crust pizzas include 

classics such as the San Michelle, with pesto, garlic, 

sliced tomatoes, grilled chicken, spinach, goat cheese and 

mozzarella. Other recommendations include: 

• Veal Romano, tender provimi veal scallopini with wild 

mushrooms in a cognac-peppercorn sauce; 

• Grilled Vegetable Napoleon, stacked vegetables, portobello 

mushroom & melted provolone served with orzo-farro pilaf; 

• Tuscan Rib-Eye, a 10 oz AAA Alberta rib-eye served with a 

cognac-peppercorn and wild mushroom reduction. 

Chic Bistro Character 

Well-Stocked Comfortable Bar 

A Taste of Italy Awaits! 

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New Orleans-Inspired 

Deliciousness 

BOURBON STREET 

Cajun & Creole Kitchen + Bar 

An unbeatable setting. Incredible food. Deep South roots. 

Pleasurable jazz. Find all this at BOURBON STREET 

— London’s destination for Cajun and Creole food. Serving 

breakfast, lunch, and dinner, there are delectable delights to 

satisfy your appetite no matter the time of day. 

THE SCENE 

An outdoor patio space on Oxford Street is only the first of many 

surprises. Rich woods, exposed brick, 16-foot ceilings and an 

open kitchen create immediate ambience, with a sleek and 

contemporary look accented by jazz-inspired decorative touches. 

Natural light floods the space by day, with interesting lighting 

creating a more intimate mood by night. 


Rooted in true New Orleans inspiration, Chef Dominic Raso 

was first moved to cook Cajun and Creole food after visiting 

Louisiana in the early 1990s. He returned home to Alberta and 

Cajun and Creole 

Cuisine 

587 Oxford Street E (W of Adelaide) 

MAP: 33 519-667-2000 

HOURS: MON–SAT 10 am–10 pm 

SUNDAY: 9 am–8 pm 

LUNCH: $7 – $15 

DINNER: $7–$29.50 

bourbonstreetlondon.ca 

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Jazz Brunch 

Live Entertainment Evenings 

Cooking Classes Available 

Private & Corporate Events 


Watch the action in the open kitchen! 

opened a restaurant that integrated the unique ambience, music, and delicious food that The Big Easy is known for. 

His move to London means we can now pull up a chair at the open kitchen and watch his two decades of experience 

in action, as he guides his kitchen team and creates a real taste of New Orleans. 

A full breakfast menu includes Eggs Bourbon, with poached eggs 

served atop homemade crab cakes, topped with a shrimp Creole 

sauce, and served with Cajun potatoes. Lunch features a range of 

salads, sandwiches and po’ boys, and specialties such as the Pecan- 

Crusted Catfish and Cajun Jambalaya. 

Explore the interesting wine list and creative signature cocktails. 

For dinner, try the Taste of N’awlins Platter, with grilled scallops, 

fried oysters, crawfish etouffee, Bayou tilapia, rice and Chef’s 

Enjoy a real taste of The Big Easy 

vegetables. House-made desserts and specialty coffees complete 

the night in true Southern style. 

Seafood Gumbo 

Crawfish & Shrimp Beignets 

Jazz Brunch & Select Evenings 


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TG’s 

ADDIS ABABA 

Restaurant 

Authentic Ethiopian 

Cuisine 

465 Dundas St. (at Maitland) 

MAP A : 34 519-433-4222 

Family Friendly, 

Veg/Vegan Choices 

TUES–SUN 11 am–10 pm by reservation 

closed monday 

MENU: $12 – $17 

tgsaddisababarestaurant.ca 

Platters for sharing for 2, 3 or a crowd, 

or individual plates 

Traditional Cuisine & Spices 

Fully Vegetarian Menu Available 

Ethiopian Coffee Ceremonies 

Ethiopian Beers, African Wines and 

Local Beverages 

Reservations Recommended 

Take-Out & Catering Available 

TG’S ADDIS ABABA 

Restaurant 

For more than a decade, T.G.’S ADDIS ABABA 

RESTAURANT has offered a tour de force from the 

Ethiopian culinary repertoire by chef/restaurateur T.G. Haile. 

THE SCENE 

The modest restaurant is tucked 

away of the beaten track in an 

unassuming brick building on 

Dundas Street. The decor reflects the ancient Ethiopian culture, which makes 

an exotic yet comfortable, homey atmosphere. 


Dining at T.G.’S Addis Ababa Restaurant is characterized by the ritual of breaking 

injera (traditional yeast-risen flatbread, spongy in texture, crèpe-like in appearance, 

with sourdough tanginess) and sharing food from a communal platter, strengthening 

bonds of loyalty and friendship. 

Falsely rumoured to be blistering hot, 

truly authentic Ethiopian cuisine features 

a harmonious blend of flavours. T.G.’s 

signature dishes comprise variations of 

sweet, bitter, sour, salty, hot and fragrant. 

A large variety of vegetarian and vegan 

T.G. Haile, with her family 

dishes, with a wide range of deliciously spiced preparations and beautifully 

balanced flavours. Meat dishes fall mostly into two distinct categories: red stews 

(wat), which include berbere, and green stews (alicha wat), which do not. Ethiopian 

cuisine does not include pork. Recommendations include: 

• Dulet Kitfo — freshly minced, very lean beef, mixed and cooked with butter, 

onion, jalapeno pepper, and a special addis spice; 

• Quanta Ferfer — marinated grilled beef, with onion, tomato and a spicy sauce 

mixed with injera; 

• Defen Misr — green lentils cooked with traditional seasoning, onion and curry. 

An Injera Platter Combination 

Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony 

Vegan Options 

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Experience the 

World of Tea 

THE TEA LOUNGE 

Certified tea sommelier and nutritionist Michelle Pierce 

Hamilton and her business partner Yixing Tang operate THE 

TEA LOUNGE in a charming small house on Piccadilly 

Street, just east of Richmond Row. Enjoy a premium tea 

service experience, with ethically-sourced singleorigin 

teas and tisanes from around the world. Unique 

and traditional teaware is also available for purchase. 

An informative and exciting schedule of classes and 

events is also part of The Tea Lounge experience. 

THE SCENE 

Millwork shelving showcases an interestingly eclectic selection of 

products. The focal point is a 10-foot “Wall of Tea” featuring over 

100 hand-selected teas from around the world. Guests can choose 

from traditional Chinese, Japanese and English teas, each with its 

own teaware and serving style. Chinese “Grandpa style” is another 

option on offer. Guests sip their meticulously-sourced teas while 

Afternoon 

Tea 

Tea Lounge & Shop 

268 Piccadilly Street (at Wellington) 

MAPS A & B: 35 519-601-TEAS (8327) 

tealoungelondon.com 

Over 100 different international teas 

Light and Healthy Menu 

Flight Nights 

Afternoon Tea Service 

Tea Experiences 

Iced Teas & Lattes 

Unique & Traditional Teaware 

experiencing a choice of 

traditional or contemporary 

style tea service, presented 

in the laid-back and 

comfortable lounge areas. Or you can simply get a quick cup to go! 

Yixing Tang & Michelle Pierce Hamilton 


Delicious baked goods, Mason jar-layered organic salads and wholesome 

healthful snacks (with gluten-free and vegan options) add to the tea experience. 

An ever-evolving seasonal menu includes a daily made-from-scratch soup. 

There is an “All ’Bout Cheese Board” featuring a selection of local Ontario 

artisanal cheeses, served with condiments, nuts and various accompaniments 

that keep things interesting. For the plant-based crowd, the “Nuts for Cheese 

Board” features a selection of artisanal, handcrafted, and vegan cheeses made 

from cultured organic cashews. 

A Global Selection 

Relax in the Lounge or at a table 

Guided Tea Tastings 


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Retro-Chic Diner 

355 Talbot Street (at King) 

MAPS A & B: 36 519-439-6483 

OPEN DAILY 9 am–9 pm 

these new hours start september 2017 

ALL-DAY MENU: $7–$16 

theearlybird.ca 

All-Day Breakfast 

Seasonal Roadside Patio 

Craft Beer, Wine, Full Bar & Tiki Drinks! 

Uniquely Inspired Menu & Decor 

Variety of Sandwiches & Perogies 

A Fine Diner 

popularity. Since opening “The Bird” in 2012, the London siblings 

have continued to travel the globe to bring big-city food and drink 

ideas to their hometown. 

THE EARLY BIRD 

Brothers Justin and Gregg Wolfe’s THE EARLY BIRD, 

downtown London’s red-hot retro diner, recently expanded, 

adding additional seating to the premises to accommodate its 

Eggs Jenny 

THE SCENE 

The Early Bird has an idiosyncratic charm and by two steps inside you know 

this is not your typical resto. Delightfully fun and funky decor — see the “Elvis 

Meets KISS” busts for example— stretches back throughout the long narrow 

space, creating an atmosphere perfectly suited to the creative and lively menu. 

In season, a street-side patio brings the Early Bird vibe outdoors. 


The food is fresh and fun — comfort food with always surprising twists. The 

cooking is from scratch, using local products and ingredients. Ontario meats 

are smoked and cured in-house for a 

The Turducken Club 

variety of sandwiches. Perhaps the awe-inspiringly huge Turducken Club — 

a two-hander with smoked turkey, fried chicken, duck bacon, maple mayo, 

tomato and greens — is the most iconic Early Bird dish. Other contenders 

include Perogie Poutine, homemade perogies burrowed in fries, cheese 

curds and rich dark gravy, the Smoked Meat Sandwich, with a Montrealstyle 

brisket, sauerkraut, Thousand Island, Swiss cheese and thyme, or 

the delicious Eggs Jenny, a turn on the classic with grilled tofu, herb fried 

tomato, avocado and chèvre. The extensive breakfast menu is served all day, 

but there are also a variety of salads and homemade soups. And save room 

for the Bacon-Fried Pickles and other interesting sides. 

Be sure to check out the Tiki Bar and try the Early Bird take on a Hurricane, 

Mai Tai or Zombie. A solid craft beer and selective wine list augment the full bar. 

Hot Chicken / Chipotle / Pickles 

All-Day Breakfast and More! 

Street-side Patio 

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Moderno Mexicano 

LOS LOBOS 

The latest creation from London brothers Justin and Gregg Wolfe, 

proprietors of The Early Bird, Wolfe of Wortley (and former Rock au 

Taco), LOS LOBOS is literally “the wolves” in Spanish. This hot take 

on Modern Mexican cuisine is a feast for all the senses. 

THE SCENE 

Los Lobos has a fun, funky and eclectic atmosphere, appealing to all ages. 

Think Mexican flavours, with modern ideas and local references. The style and 

decor is loud, wild and fun, painted floor-to-ceiling in murals and one-of-a-kind 

art installations by Toronto artist Stu Andrenelli of Toronto-based clothing 

company Playdead Cult. A new patio is perfect for al fresco dining or beverages. 


Platos pequeno (small plates) predominate on a menu of gourmet Mexicaninspired 

fare with a modern twist. 

Totopos (tortilla chips) come with a 

variety of salsas, traditionally-made 

guacamole or pico de gallo, or variations 

Original Murals & Artwork 

Modern Mexican 

580 Talbot Street (at Albert) 

MAPS A & B: 37 519-439-6483 

OPEN DAILY 11 am–11 pm 

opening september 2017 

fb.com/LosLobosLondon 


Private Room Available 

Largely Small Plates Menu 

Options for All Dietary Choices 

Signature Cocktails 

such as Queso Fundido, with black bean, chorizo or cauliflower. Try the 

Jalapeno Relleno, stuffed with Monterey jack and cornmeal battered, served 

with red salsa or lobos mole, or the Bay Scallop Ceviche with red onion, 

radish, cilantro, lime and habanero. 

The La Carne menu includes Beef Cheeks, chili braised with fried yuka and 

pickled cabbage, and Pork Belly with jalapeno, radish and cilantro. An extensive 

Tacos menu includes exciting Fish, Cauliflower, Scallop, or Black Beans 

options, and any of them can be made into a Burrito with rice and/or beans. 

The inspiring Los Lobos bar serves up ice cold cervezas, smooth tequilas, 

mezcal, bourbon and margarita-focused signature cocktails. Expect innovation! 

The Wolfe Brothers love to take blended drink classics and island-style 

beverages up to an entirely new level and offer plenty of interesting options. 

Taco Menu & More! 

An Artistic Tabletop 

Reclaimed Bar Shelving 


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European Cuisine & 

English Beer Pub 

122 Carling Street (at Talbot) 

MAPS A & B: 38 519-679-9940 

MARIENBAD HOURS: 

MON 11:30 am–10:00 pm 

TUES & WED 11:30 am–10 pm 

THURS 11:30 am–10:00 pm 

FRI & SAT 11:30 am–10:30 pm 

SUNDAY 4:30 pm–9 pm 

marienbad.ca 

Private Rooms Available 

Fine Banquet Facilities 

Murder Mystery Dinners 

CHAUCER’S HOURS: 

MON 11:30 am–10:30 pm 

TUES & WED 11:30 am–11 pm 

THURS 11:30 am–11:30 pm 

FRI & SAT 11:30 am–1 am 

closed sunday 

Large Craft & Import Beer Selection 

Single Malt Specialists 

Live Folk Music 

Walk-In Orders Available 

European-style 

Sidewalk Patio 

continents at any given time, rotating in selections seasonally, with 

heartier ales for winter and clean crisp lagers for warmer months. 

Chaucer’s also has a fine selection of single malt scotches on offer. 

A Taste of Europe 

MARIENBAD & 

CHAUCER’S PUB 

Located in one of London’s oldest heritage buildings, 

MARIENBAD RESTAURANT has brought a sophisticated 

European flair to the city since 1974. This is fine dining, in a casual 

atmosphere. Next door, CHAUCER’S PUB features one of 

London’s strongest craft beer and import selections. In season, 

the sidewalk patio is a popular spot for dining or a cold beverage. 

THE SCENE 

Marienbad Restaurant has Old World style and elegance. A number of finely 

furnished private rooms make this is a popular spot for parties, banquets and 

corporate gatherings. Chaucer’s Pub provides a more casual atmosphere. 

While Marienbad takes its cues from eastern and central Europe, Chaucer’s 

features true Olde English style. Comfortable and cozy, it’s a throwback to a 

different era, with a large bar, beautiful woodwork and a stone fireplace. 


Casual fine dining features dishes from eastern and central Europe, such as gourmet 

Schnitzels, Goulash, Chicken Paprikash, Steak Tartare, Rouladen, Prime Rib, 

Seafood, Pastas and Salads. Suggestions include the savoury Hungarian Goulash, 

served with Bohemian dumplings, and the crispy Jäger Schnitzel, a pan-fried 

natural schnitzel, topped with 

wild mushroom sauce. Popular 

Murder Mystery Dinners offer 

an interactive — and tasty! — 

dining experience. 

Chaucer’s has 14 beers on 

tap and stocks approximately 

85 different brews from six 

Chaucer’s Pub 

Heritage Building, c. 1854 

Elegant Private Rooms 

Traditional Fare 

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An Inspired Escape 

ELM HURST Inn & Spa 

A southwestern Ontario landmark since 1872, the ELM HURST 

INN & SPA combines historic charm and scenic beauty with 

the modern amenities today’s travellers have come to expect 

from a premier boutique hotel. A half-hour drive east of London, 

Elm Hurst is ideally located between Toronto and Windsor on 30 

acres of rolling countryside just off Highway 401. 

THE SCENE 

The Inn offers 46 spacious guest rooms and 3 luxury suites, a fine dining 

restaurant, the Spa at Elm Hurst Inn, and a choice of unique reception 

spaces for weddings, conferences and special celebrations and events. A 

large patio is open for al fresco dining in season. 

Contemporary 

Farm-to-Table 

415 Harris Street, Ingersoll 

(at Highways 19 & 401) 

519-485-5321 or 1-800-561-5321 

Breakfast: Daily 7am–10am 

A la carte Lunch: MON–SAT 11am–4pm 

Lunch Buffet: TUES–SAT 11:30–1:30 

A la carte Dinner: MON–SAT 5pm–9pm 

3-course Dinner Tasting Menu: MON–FRI 

Sunday Brunch Buffet: 10:30am–2pm 

Sunday Prime Rib Buffet: 4:30pm–8pm 

LUNCH: $11 – $22 

DINNER: $11 – $47.50 

elmhurstinn.com 

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Sunday Brunch & Dinner Buffets 

Senior’s Lunch Buffet every Tuesday 

Conference and Wedding Venue 

Private & Corporate Events 



Dining at the Elm Hurst restaurant is always an occasion to remember, 

whether you are celebrating with family and friends, catching up over a 

famous Sunday Brunch, or simply looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy a 

glass of wine and some top-notch cuisine. Savour locally-inspired menus 

prepared by Executive Chef Michael Davies and soak up the atmosphere in 

one of nine private dining rooms. Try the Charcuterie Board with prosciutto, 

sopresseta salami, Lonza cured pork loin, artisan paté, honey pickled 

vegetables, taleggio cheese, olive tapenade, apricot-cherry compote, stone 

ground mustard and 

sliced baguette. Other recommendations include: 

• Seared Diver Scallops, Cauliflower Vanilla Purée & Crisp 

Pancetta with toasted pine nuts & maple butter sauce; 

• Oven Baked Salmon “Rosette” filled with crab & Brie, ginger, 

sun-dried peach & braised savory cabbage & citrus beurre blanc; 

• House-made Spinach, Walnut & Goat’s Cheese Ravioli with 

soleggiati tomato, baby bok choy & shiitake-ginger vinaigrette; 

• Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin “Scaloppini” with wilted 

Swiss chard, black barley risotto, corn fritters & roasted 

sweet red pepper sauce. 

Affordable Luxury 

Seasonally-inspired Menus 

Artisanal Charcuterie Boards 


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A tribute to London, our inspiring chefs, dedicated 

producers & culinary artists who build community 

around the table! 

The Forest City Cookbook will be a one time 

craft edition available by pre-sale only at 

forestcitycookbook.com 

Pre-sale ends in December 2017 and the book is expected to be ready by Spring 2018. 

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Taste the Difference 

Real Quality Makes! 

THE PRISTINE OLIVE 

TASTING BAR 

In 2012, Jamie Griffiths and his 

wife Clara (now with son Reid and daughter Ally) 

introduced an exciting new concept to the city — The Pristine Olive 

Tasting Bar. For five years, fresh extra virgin olive oil has been the 

essence of their family business and the cornerstone of success. 

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Bright and Spacious New Store! 

THE PRISTINE OLIVE 

TASTING BAR top priorities today 

remain the same as the day they swung 

open the doors; to bring Londoners the 

freshest and highest quality extra virgin 

olive oils and balsamic vinegars available, 

and educate consumers on what makes the 

difference when it comes to true taste and 

health benefits. 

WHY DOES “FRESH” MATTER? 

The health benefits of an extra virgin olive oil are unmatched, with 

research revealing more benefits almost daily. However, not all olive 

oils are created equal. “Think of your olive oil as a freshly squeezed 

fruit juice,” explains Jamie. “A fresh juice contains the most flavour, 

nutrients and health benefits. And just as you wouldn’t want your 

freshly squeezed orange juice sitting around for years, an old, poorly 

made, improperly stored or fraudulent olive oil yields fewer, if any, 

health benefits and has undesirable flavour.” 

The Pristine Olive’s standards for extra virgin olive oil were 

developed to define and distinguish the freshest, highest quality olive 

The 

Pristine 

Olive Oil & Balsamic 

Vinegar Tasting Bar 

Moved on June 1, 2017 to 

884 Adelaide St. North (at Grosvenor) 

MAP A: 39 519-433-4444 

MON–FRI: 10 am–5:30 pm 

SATURDAY: 10 am–5 pm 

live 

closed sunday 

thepristineolive.ca 

Extra virgin olive oils and balsamic 

vinegars: $13.95–$32.95 

Gourmet oils: $11.95–$97.95 

Fused (Agrumato) & Infused Olive Oils 

Traditional-style Balsamic Vinegar 

Condimento 

Natural-Flavoured, Whole Fruit, and 

Whole Ingredient White and Dark 

Balsamic Vinegars 

After Hours, Private Tastings Available 


oils in the world. “The Pristine Olive is the only place in London to offer these high standards,” says Jamie, “The ultimate 

in flavour, authenticity, tree-to-bottle transparency and third-party sensory and chemistry lab testing.” This focus 

on freshness is guaranteed through the rotation of all their olive oil with every harvest. For half the year, The Pristine Olive 

only carries oils produced in the Northern Hemisphere, and the other half of the year, only oils produced from the Southern 

Hemisphere. “We never have oils available past the 12-month mark following their harvest date,” says Jamie. 

OVER 60 ALL-NATURAL OLIVE OILS & BALSAMIC VINEGARS 

Including a minimum of 12 single cultivar extra virgin oils — all available to try before you buy — there is a myriad of choices 

to ignite your taste buds. And the value placed on purity certainly doesn’t end with olive oil. As one of the few companies in the 

world to offer a truly colour-free product, all of the aged dark balsamic vinegars available at The Pristine Olive are caramel-colour 

free, with no added thickeners or sweeteners. 

The store also carries many complementary items: natural olive oil soap, pesto, pasta, tapenades and spreads, all made with 

the finest ingredients, and of course, loads of their very own, fresh, vibrant extra virgin olive oil. #wherefreshmatters 

Over 60 Oil and Vinegar Flavours 

Sample Pack Options 

Convenient New Location! 


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Custom Bakery 

275 Wharncliffe Road N. (at Oxford) 

MAP A : 40 519-433-CAKE (2253) 

HOURS: MON–FRI 11 am–7 pm 



heycupcake.ca 



Custom Orders for Unique Cupcakes, 

Cakes & Cookies 

Delivery Service Available 


Delicious Bites 

of Creativity 


The Daily Menu features favourites such as the Black & White — chocolate 

fudge cupcake topped with Madagascar vanilla buttercream or the 

Raspberry Ripple — vanilla cupcake with a raspberry ribbon throughout 

topped with raspberry buttercream. Special Flavours, such as the Chunky 

Monkey — banana & chocolate chunk cupcake topped with milk chocolate 

buttercream and candied banana chips— or Custom Cupcakes are 

available with 48 hours notice. 

Several gluten-free options are available, and food restrictions or allergies, 

including peanut, may be accommodated, but please call to inquire. 

Krista Trollope 

HEY, CUPCAKE! 

Each cookie, cupcake and custom cake is an original work 

of art at HEY, CUPCAKE! The family-run bakery, owned 

by Krista and Heath Trollope, caters to clientele who have a 

whimsical and clever sense of taste and style, and an appreciation 

of quality. Using only the freshest and finest ingredients, every 

order is baked from scratch ... and created with a whole lotta lovin’. 

Ask about their ongoing campaign “Random Acts of Sweetness!” 

THE SCENE 

This small boutique bakery creates custom orders but also serves walk-in 

customers. Scan the large variety of enticing selections from the revolving Daily 

Menu of freshly baked cookies and cupcakes (Regular size only; Mini and Junior 

sizes are available with 24-hour notice). 

Cakes are custom made to suit your occasion — think birthdays, 

anniversaries, seasonal or theme parties. If you can imagine it, they can create 

it! Cakes can be made to serve any size of gathering. A minimum two weeks’ 

notice is required for any custom cake order, and two months for wedding 

orders. Book your free consultation 

by phone or online today! 

Custom Cakes, Cupcakes & Cookies 

The ORIGINAL London Cakery 

Custom Cake & Matching Cupcake 

Unique Cookies 

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London’s Destination 

for Food Lovers 

JILL’S TABLE 

With over 15 years of experience in being London’s destination 

for food lovers, owner Jill Wilcox and her friendly team at 

JILL’S TABLE continue to offer excellent product knowledge 

and superior customer service to make shopping an exciting 

experience. 

Kitchen Shop 


MAPS A & B: 41 519-645-1335 

MON–FRI: 9:30 am–6 pm 

SATURDAY: 8 am–6 pm 

jillstable.ca 

Superior Kitchenware 

Unique Specialty Foods 

Outstanding Selection of Oils & Vinegars 

Cooking Classes for All Levels 

A FEAST OF KITCHEN ESSENTIALS 

You’ll find a wide array of unique specialty foods, including one of the best 

selections of oils and vinegars; superior kitchenware, including All-Clad, 

Wusthof, Staub en France and Emile Henry; as well as many Canadian 

made items, including The Garlic Box products, Touche Bakery cookies 

and Kozlik’s mustards. 

Looking for a fun activity to do with friends and family? Enjoy a unique 

evening out at a Jill’s Table Cooking Class taught by some of Southwestern 

Ontario’s best chefs. Or on the weekend, let your senses get the better of you 

with Sample 

Saturdays, 

when great new 

Proprietor Jill Wilcox 

food products 

and recipes are yours to try. Plus, check out the cookbooks 

by the Jill’s Table team. The latest features wonderful 

soups, stews and bread recipes! 

NEED THE PERFECT GIFT? 

Jill’s staff will help you choose a gift that wows! A 

custom- or pre-designed gift basket is always a great 

choice. Whether it is for a wedding, housewarming or 

Cooking Classes 

birthday, they are always happy to gift wrap. 

Unique Specialty Foods 

Superior Kitchenware & Utensils 

Across from Covent Garden Market 


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I’ll Drink to That! 

Craft Beer in London 

Canadian beer — nay, London beer — was 

synonymous with our national culture for the 

better part of two centuries. The Canadian 

identity was tied to the storied history of early London 

brewmasters, notably Carling and Labatt, who 

became Canadian icons. Today, an global brewing 

renaissance has welcomed a new generation of 

brewers devoted to making remarkable local craft 

beer. Aficionados can find everything from signature 

brews to seasonal flavours that pay tribute to the hard 

work and wisdom of our local growers. 

Toboggan Brewing Company is a high-tech, 

brewed-on-premises, craft brewery and pub located 

on Richmond Row. The concept is the inspiration 

of restaurateur Mike Smith, owner/operator of the 

landmark Joe Kool’s, Fellini Koolini’s and The Runt 

Club. Enlisting the expertise of skilled brewing 

masters, Smith launched a popular line of small- 

Craft Beer Brewery 

& Local Food Focus 

TOBOGGAN BREWING CO. 

With its state-of-the-art craft brewery in the basement, a chic 

farm-to-table brew pub on the main level, and an inviting 

seasonal patio upstairs, Toboggan Brewing Company 

immediately made an indelible mark on London’s craft beer 

and culinary scene. Ten Toboggan beers are regularly available, 

in addition to seasonal small-batch specials, and two Gold 

Medal-winning Toboggan ciders are also on tap. Enjoy a pint or 

a tasting flight in house or take some home with you. 

Craft Brewery & 

Farm-to-Table Pub 

585 Richmond St. (at Central) 

MAPS A & B: 15 519-433-BEER (2337) 

OPEN: SUN–THURS 12 NOON–11 PM 

FRI & SAT 12 NOON–2 AM 

STORE HOURS: Daily, 12 NOON–11 PM 

LUNCH: $8– $15 

THE SCENE 

DINNER: $15 – $30 

The basement houses 

tobogganbrewingcompany.com 

the the brewing 

10 Different Toboggan Craft Beers 

equipment, with 

Brewed On Site, with Seasonal 

sparkling stainless 

Small-Batch Specials 

steel brewing tanks 

Two Toboggan Craft Ciders on Tap 

decoratively lit on the 

36 Drafts in Total on Tap 

north side wall of the 

Seasonal Farm-to-Table Menus 

main level. A long bar 


Gourmet sandwiches with house-smoked meats 

— featuring a total 

Beer & Gear Store Open Daily, including 

of 36 different beers 

Weekends & Holidays, for take-home 

on tap — fl anks the opposite wall, with fl at screen TVs behind it, and a 

beer & supplies 

large moose head anchoring one end. The 519 Kitchen runs across the back 

of the room, capped by the the curled end of the large woodwork evoking 

a toboggan on the ceiling. The Beer & Gear Store near the exit offers a regular and rotating selection of Toboggan 

beers to take home, and all the accessories you might need. 


“We’re focused on as many foods as we can from the 519 area code,” says owner Mike Smith, describing the 519 

Kitchen. The emphasis on local ingredients is in sync with the craft beer options. The open kitchen allows visitors 

to see the staff in action with the blazing stone pizza oven and a large BBQ smoker. Chef Mike Smith (same name, 

different person) cooks up Neapolitan Pizzas, from traditional 

favourites like the Margherita, to modern choices like the 

Cajun Chicken & Brie, or the Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus. 

There are also plenty of vegetarian options, more than usually 

found on a typical pub menu. Other recommendations include: 

• House Smoked Meats, in a variety of gourmet sandwiches 

or in the popular Street Tacos, served with fl our or glutenfree 

soft corn tortillas; 

• Small Plates Pub Fare, perfect for sharing, such as 

Mussels or fresh-cut shoestring Frites served with roasted 

garlic mayo, ketchup and sriracha aioli; 

• Cheese & Charcuterie Boards, featuring local producers. 

Assorted Tasting Flights Thin crust Neapolitan Pizzas 

On-site State-of-the-Art Brewery 

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batch craft beers to local acclaim. A variety of 

flagship beers are available year round, with an 

evolving selection of seasonal beers, one-offs and 

ciders. tobogganbrewingcompany.com 

The worker-owned London Brewing Cooperative 

promises “great beers start with 

superior ingredients,” and they walk the talk, 

choosing the finest locally grown, organic malts 

and hops available. Birthed in The Root Cellar 

Organic Restaurant in Old East Village, the Co-op 

recently moved into its own industrial-chic location 

just a few blocks away. A commitment to the 

neighbourhood and to quality beer are evident. LBC 

flights are encouraged, with twelve beers on tap, 

so you can try different styles and perhaps discover 

your new favourite brew. londonbrewing.ca 

Old East Village’s Anderson Craft Ales is a 

family-owned, independent brewery focused on 

crafting small-batch, handcrafted premium hopbased 

ales. More taps have been added recently, 

plus a dedicated nitro line installed to add creamy 

complexity. An on-site bar sells beer by the glass 

or flight. Take home growlers or cans. The 

convivial atmosphere includes a second-floor 

gathering spot overlooking the brewery, a new 

patio for al fresco drinking, and frequent local 

food truck visits, making this a community 

gathering spot. The refurbished industrial 

building is well structured for tours and social 

events. andersoncraftales.ca 

Forked River Brewing Company is known 

for consistent and flavourful seasonal brews, 

made with care in the traditional craftsman 

manner, with all-natural, quality ingredients. 

Three local award-winning home brewers — 

all Western University grads — teamed up in 

2012. Two flagship brews, Capital Blonde Ale 

and Riptide Rye Pale Ale, and a rotating selection of 

one-offs are on offer. A retail and tasting room sells 

growlers and half-litre bottles. Free brewery tours 

are offered on Saturdays. forkedriverbrewing.com 

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Worker Owned. 

Locally Grown. 

LONDON BREWING 

CO-OPERATIVE 

This is the epitome of local beer. The LONDON 

BREWING CO-OPERATIVE members don’t just 

brew it locally — they source it locally. A map opposite 

the bar indicates where the finest local and organic malts 

and hops ingredients are sourced — all within about 100 

kilometres of the brewery. 

THE SCENE 

The decor, complete with overhead cranes, reclaimed metal roofing, 

and reclaimed furniture throughout, celebrates local ingredients, 

sustainable practices, and the manufacturing tradition of the 

building. The new facility in the Old East Village features a tasting 

Plough to Pint 

Craft Brewery 

521 Burbrook Place (North of Kellogg’s) 

Brewery Tours 

room, a fully-stocked retail store, snack food options, indoor and outdoor casual seating, classic pinball, board 

games, and a full view of the brewing process. 

HIGHLIGHTS 

Visitors can purchase 4-ounce tastings and 12-ounce drinks as well as 

growlers (1.89 L), Boston rounds (950 mL), and 650 mL bottles. Notable 

flagship beers include Local 117, a malt-forward amber ale brewed with 

100% local and organic ingredients, and Tolpuddle Porter, a robust 

porter with hints of dark fruit and nuts. Both have garnered legions of 

fans. Two Steppe is a golden wheat ale with a touch of citrus from locally 

grown Cascade and Chinook hops — recommended for your first time 

visitor’s flight. LBC Flights are a selection of four 4-oz glasses that are 

Community Building Space 

MAP A: 30 226-667-6363 

HOURS: THURS–FRI 12 noon–9 pm 


SUNDAY 12 noon–5 pm 

londonbrewing.ca 

folks@londonbrewing.ca 

Full Tasting Room with a view of the 

brewing process 

Fully Stocked Retail Store with Bottles, 

Boston Rounds & Growlers 

Four 4-oz Flights Available 

Snack Food Options 

Outdoor & Indoor Seating 

curated by your bartender or you can build your own from the twelve 

beers on tap. 

Truly Local Brewing 

Bottles, Boston Rounds & Growlers to go 

Welcome to Old East Village! 

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Farm-to-Table 

Beer Pub 

420 Talbot Street (at Carling) 

MAPS A & B : 43 519-601-4447 

OPEN: MON–WED 11:30 am–12 midnight 

THURSDAY 11:30 am–1 am 

FRIDAY 11:30 am–2 am 

SATURDAY 4:30 pm–2 am 

closed sunday 

LUNCH: $6 – $14 

DINNER: $9 – $23 

pubmilos.com 

Outdoor Patio 

Extensive Craft Beer Selection 

23 Rotating Draughts on Tap 

Two Rotating Cask Ales 

Beer Pairing Options 

Special Beer Dinners 

Milos Kral 

Home of Craft Beer & 

Fresh Local Food 

MILOS’ 

Craft Beer Emporium 

London’s premier craft beer destination, MILOS’ CRAFT 

BEER EMPORIUM is owned and operated by awardwinning 

publican Milos Kral. “Pub Milos” has become one 

of the best hubs for “local” beer aficionados in Ontario. 

According to Milos, “There’s no such thing as a person who 

doesn’t love beer. There are only people who haven’t yet 

found a beer to love.” 

THE SCENE 

Milos’ Craft Beer Emporium serves 2 cask ales and 23 micro 

taps with excellent style variation. An impressive, everchanging 

lineup of Ontario craft beers is on offer, with a few 

Quebec selections and some well-picked imports. A limited 

bottle menu primarily consists of private order, consignment 

and rare beers unavailable from the LCBO. The pub has 

an open tap room layout with a large screen displaying the 

draughts on offer. A welcoming 

street corner patio seats 40 

people comfortably. 


Chef Matt Reijnen prepares seasonal menus and specials that reflect a commitment 

and passion for everything local. The Lunch Menu features great salads and fresh 

sandwiches. The ever-changing Bar Menu features house-ground burgers, stunning 

charcuterie & cheese boards and other great tastes. 

Chef Reijnen’s extensive use of local produce and farms includes local duck from 

Everspring Farms, for items like Duck Breast Confit, and heritage pork from De 

Martines Farms, for items such as Tamworth Pork Chop with grainy mustard gravy, 

roasted apples & pickled red cabbage. 

Farm-to-Table Cuisine 

Ever-Changing Draught List 

Late Night Menu 

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London’s Local Flavour www.eatdrink.ca CRAFT BEER

Ask for Anderson 

ANDERSON CRAFT 

ALES 

Fully independent and 100% family-run, ANDERSON 

CRAFT ALES takes pride in crafting small batch, 

handcrafted, premium beers without compromise. 

Under Brewmaster Gavin Anderson’s rigourous 

watch and reliance on Canadian-grown barley, North 

American hops, crisp clean water, and yeast, top-quality 

ingredients make top-quality beer. 

THE SCENE 

Located in London’s Old East Village, Anderson has warmed an 

industrial building with a friendly bar and retail space, a social 

space on the second floor that overlooks the gleaming tanks and 

brewing process, and an inviting seasonal patio. Food trucks 

visit on Friday nights, and the brewery has already established itself as a strong community force in its first year 

of business. “We love the social aspect of drinking and appreciating craft beer,” says Aynsley Anderson. “It is 

important to us to maintain a family-friendly environment, and encourage people to come and meet friends, family or 

work colleagues in a setting where they can have a beer, but also just relax and socialize.” 

Available by Can, Growler or On Tap 

Craft Brewery 

1030 Elias Street (East of Dorinda) 

MAP A: 44 

HOURS: WED–SAT 11 am–9 pm 

SUNDAY 12 noon–5 pm 

andersoncraftales.ca 

Social space 

Retail Store with Growlers & Cans To Go 

Beer Flights and Tours Available 

Friendly Bar, Indoor & Patio Seating, 

with a Group-Friendly Social Space 

overlooking the brewery 

Brewmaster 

Gavin Anderson 

HIGHLIGHTS 

Anderson IPA (pleasantly hoppy, stonger) and Anderson Amber (ruby 

red, maltier, lighter) were the first two beers launched, and quickly 

established a following. Cream Ale (straw-coloured, unfiltered), 

Brown (toasty, chocolate and espresso notes) and a quarterly 

seasonal (Winter was a spiced ale, Spring was a dark lager, and 

Summer a session IPA) round out a core of five flagship beers. An 

imminent expansion to the Anderson draft system will put seven 

beers on tap plus a dedicated nitro line. 

You can find Anderson Craft Ales at the Beer Store and LCBO in 

cans, and on tap at an ever-growing number of bars and restaurants. 

Friendly Bar/Retail 

Brewery View from Second Floor Level 

A Quality Canadian-Built Brewery 

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A Passion for 

Freshness 

The Case for Farmers’ Markets 

The “eat and buy local” movements have taken 

Ontario by storm, and there are farmers’ markets 

dotted across the province to prove it. 

Farmers’ markets are an integral aspect of local food 

distribution and strengthen food systems and practices 

by supporting the health and well-being of communities 

as well as being connected to their economical, ethical 

and social systems. In many locales, farmers’ markets 

have started to collaborate by establishing synergy, 

sharing operational knowledge, best practices, vendors 

and community initiatives. They perform a significant 

role in our local economic development by facilitating a 

location for small business incubation while generating 

an economic multiplier effect — increasing the returns 

arising from the redistribution of new spending and 

consumer consumption within the community. 

Most important, farmers’ markets allow you to meet 

the growers and taste the best locally-sourced fruit and 

vegetables, meat, eggs and artisanal products such as 

hand-crafted breads, honey, local cheeses, preserves, 

cider, maple syrup and fermented foods. What a great 

way to savour the terroir and talents of a community! 

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The Studio 

Carpe D 

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The Heart of London 

COVENT GARDEN 

MARKET 

Eat local in the heart of London! COVENT GARDEN 

MARKET is located downtown at the junction of King and 

Talbot Streets. A strong attraction for locals and out-of-town 

guests alike, this is one of the city’s most venerated cultural 

landmarks and the heart and soul of the downtown area. 

The Heart of London 

Farmers’ Market 


MAPS A & B: 45 519-439-3921 

NEW HOURS*: MON–SAT 8 am–7 pm 


*starting september 5/17 

coventmarket.com 

Underground Parking 

Outdoor Farmers’ Market 

In the Market Square 

HOURS: THURSDAY 8 am–2 pm 


May to December 

TRADITIONS OLD AND NEW 

The original market building and 

Gourmet, artisanal and wholesome, farm-fresh quality can be found daily. 

square, by Paul Peel, 1883 

Ask Bob Usher, the market’s personable CEO and a past President and 

still long-standing board member of the London Downtown Business 

Association, about some of the city’s best selection of organic foods, 

award-winning meats (Fieldgate Organics), ethnic foods (a long list!), the 

largest assortment of cheese (thanks to Glenda Smith) in Southwestern 

Ontario, confectionery, chocolatiers, market-roasted coffees, and a wide 

selection of seasonal fresh cut flowers. You’ll be amazed with the variety of 

ethnic, gourmet and specialty 

foods you can purchase, which 

showcase the multicultural 

diversity of our community. Covent Garden Market and Square 

Newer hot spots include 

was rebuilt in 1999 

The Coop Rotisserie. Proudly 

presented by Petit Paris, the focus is on simple rotisserie chicken 

dinners. Fresh local hormone-free chicken is brined, marinated, then 

slow cooked. Choose from several sauce and side choices made in 

house from as many local and whole ingredients as possible, including 

fresh cut fries, a selection of salads, daily soups, an already infamous 

mac n’ cheese, quiche and delectable desserts baked daily by Petit 

Paris. Take out or dine in, in an exclusive seating area where you can 

enjoy the real “market feel” of Covent Garden Market. 

Sacred Earth Whole Food, the latest addition, added a 

Bob Usher, Covent Garden Market CEO 

new ambience to the Market with timber construction that 

connects with the earth, offering organic and local goods. 

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OUTDOOR FARMERS’ MARKET 

On Thursdays and Saturdays from May to December an 

outdoor Farmers’ Market offers fresh, local food on the 

Market Square. Share the passion for locally-grown food 

direct from local farmers, growers and producers. The 

vendors selling here “grow it, raise it, bake it, or make 

it!” For current news, recipes and seasonal information, 

visit www.coventmarket.com and sign up for the weekly 

newsletter. 

The Farmers’ Market hosts free cooking classes 

every Saturday in the Market Kitchen on the 

Mezzanine, from 11am–noon. This is a unique 

opportunity to learn a new dish 

featuring products fresh from the 

farmers’ market. 

Rain or shine, enjoy live music 

every Saturday, 10am–noon. In the 

case of inclement weather, music 

will move indoors, upstairs in the 

mezzanine. Also outside, FieldGate 

Organics along with Smith Cheese 

are offering up delicious organic 

sliders, hot off the barbeque and 

topped with the cheese of the day. 

$3 each, 2 for $5, every Saturday 

from 10am to noon. 

At the Thurs day Market, 

expert chefs help get the local food 

party going with their fantastic 

recipes and delicious samples, from 

11:45–1:15pm. This is delicious 

entertainment and education! 

Covent Garden Market also houses several excellent 

restaurants, such as Olive R. Twist’s, Waldo’s on King 

Bistro and Wine Bar, and Tanakaya. Amy Shackleton, 

Covent Garden Market Executive Assistant / Events 

Co-ordinator, will tell you that arts and culture are the 

focus of the market’s mezzanine, where a number of 

local artists and cultural organizations are located, 

and there’s even a community kitchen, an art school 

and a theatre. 

As in the days of old, market days are full of enticing 

surprises, adding an element of discovery to the 

consistent appeal and bounty of Covent Garden Market. 

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To Every Thing 

There Is a Season 

Food Festivals in the Forest City 

London boasts a variety of seasonal food festivals, 

in addition to the irresistible culinary side of 

the city’s excellent annual music festivals. 

Highlights include the hugely popular London Wine & 

Food Show in January, bringing locals and visitors an 

enticing mix of local restaurants, wineries, craft 

beers, and spirits to the Western Fair District. It 

is three days dedicated to sampling the finest 

foods and drink, while being entertained 

by everything from taste seminars, stage 

presentations and cooking demos. 

westernfairdistrict.com/wine-food-show 

If you love cold beer and sizzling grilled 

foods, the London Beer & BBQ Show 

is the place to be in June. Quench your 

thirsts with Canada’s top breweries 

and Ontario’s craft breweries and a 

selection of wines, coolers, ciders and 

spirits all served ice cold and perfectly 

sized for finding your signature drink of 

the summer. westernfairdistrict.com/ 

beer-bbq-show 

Forest City Beer Fest is downtown 

London’s annual craft beer event held in 

August at the Covent Garden Market. Over 

20 different beer and cider brewers showcase 

their popular brews, including many homegrown 

specialties. Food trucks and music are all part of the 

festivities. forestcitybeerfest.com 

VegFest London is an annual festival in November, 

showcasing plant-based and vegan food and 

products, health and wellness vendors, special guest 

speakers, cooking demos, and a children’s activities. 

vegfestlondon.com 

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Acknowledgments 

PROJECT TEAM 

Bryan Lavery, Stacey McDonald & Chris McDonell. 

WRITER AT LARGE 

Bryan Lavery wrote the editorial contributions and 

business profiles, helping shape this guide in countless 

hands-on and consultative ways. 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Steve Grimes took all of the original photography 

created specifically for this project, going above and 

beyond expectations. www.grimesphoto.com 

Alieska Robles took the photos for Toboggan 

Brewing Co., Fellini Koolini’s and Joe Kools, people 

shots for The River Room and Craft Farmacy, and food 

shots for Thaifoon. www.alieskarobles.com 

Maria Denomme took the food photos for Restaurant 

Ninety One. mariadenommephotography.com 

Thanks to many of the businesses involved for 

providing additional images for this guide. 

Front cover salad image by Steve Grimes, courtesy of 

Abruzzi Ristorante: Loco Fields Organic Baby Beets 

with goat cheese panna cotta, beet pureé, Niagara 

baco noir vinaigrette, arugula and toasted hazelnuts. 

APPRECIATION 

Thanks for the assistance and support from the 

following people and organizations: Chris Campbell 

and John Winston from Tourism London; Darrin 

Pollard and Kim Phair from London Convention 

Centre; Bob Usher and Michele Poisson from Covent 

Garden Market; Skye Nicholson-Smith from Western 

Fair District; Janette MacDonald, Andrew Sercombe 

and Kathy McLaughlin from Downtown London; 

Chris Pinelli from Lexus of London; Justin Wolfe and 

Gregg Wolfe from Wolfe of Wortley; Zul Karmali from 

Hotel Metro; Alieska Robles and Brian Blatnicki from 

Forest City Cookbook; Cecilia Buy from Eatdrink and 

Sue Gordon. 

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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Satisfy your appetite 

for a remarkable experience 

with locally sourced ingredients 

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