Tag: LCBO
Fruit-derived Spirits Are Winning Market Share
The bar scene has evolved. Whisky has made a comeback, and other classics are earning attention, too. This comes as luxury items are trending...
Hudak Pledges To End LCBO Monopoly In Ontario
TORONTO — Tim Hudak, leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party, has re-opened the debate on privatizing liquor sales, arguing that it’s time to “end...
Online Wine Shop Showcases Hard-to-Find Ontario Wines
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — There’s a new online resource where restaurateurs can search and buy Ontario-produced wines, with the launch of winesplash.ca. “Our goal...
Wine Company Donates to Customer’s Charity of Choice
TORONTO — Torontonians can do a little good while buying a bottle of wine, with the launch of two wines from a non-profit company...
Golden State Shines at Canada’s California Wine Series
TORONTO — Toronto recently hosted California Day as 425 wine producers, representing more than 145 leading wineries from the Golden State, gathered for the...
Ontario Ban Lifted on Aykroyd Vodka
TORONTO — Dan Aykroyd was in Toronto last week to celebrate the lifting of a ban on his premium Crystal Head Vodka. The Newfoundland-made...
Vodka, Da!
Derided by mixology’s elite, Vodka pours onVodka is practically a four-letter word among Canada’s top bartenders. Ask many of them across the country, and...
Sake It T.O. Me
TORONTO — Always looking to expand their cosmopolitan bona-fides, Toronto’s diners and drinkers will soon be able to add locally made sake to their...
Week of Nov. 15, 2010
Tim Hortons Earnings Up Despite 36 U.S. Store ClosuresDespite aggressive U.S. expansion plans, 36 of the Oakville, Ont.,-based Tim Hortons stores are...
Potato Power
HERMANVILLE, P.E.I. — When it comes to the food world, Prince Edward Island is known for shellfish, potatoes and, well, more shellfish. As it...
