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Distinction Coffee, based out of two Southwest Ontario locations has set out to change the at-home coffee game in Canada. They have accomplished that already with their business model alone. Every single shipment is small batch roasted to order. Not last week, once a week, or who knows when. They don’t roast your order until you click the submit button which results in the freshest coffee available all the while charging you the same price for 454g (1-lb) that their competition charges for 300-350g. They have single origin and handcrafted blends available. Custom roasts and grinding is available at no...

Located just steps from Toronto’s iconic Sugar Beach you’ll find Against the Grain Urban Tavern. Delightfully warm and inviting with a sprawling lakeside patio, ATG serves up globally inspired dishes made with local ingredients, indulgent cocktails, a wide selection of wine and beer and picturesque views of Lake Ontario and Centre Island. Enjoy a tantalizing brunch on weekends from 10am-3pm or come by for afternoon drinks and watch the sun set over the lake.   Whether you are seeking an after-work cocktail, weekend brunch mimosas or a relaxing patio to take in the views, Against the Grain serves up the...

Char Blue Premium Spice Rub Co. was created by veteran local chef Jeffery Young & Monique Dansereau. All their products are locally made in North Vancouver, BC using only premium, all-natural ingredients with no additives.  Each small batch is freshly ground and blended to keep consistency at the forefront. They thrive on providing the best culinary experience to all that love food. Follow and learn more @charbluepremium

We are THE NEXT GENERATION OF ICED TEAS for thirsty Canadians! Better for your health than conventional iced tea and tastier than kombucha, our delicious infusions are made with REAL COLD-BREWED herbs, naturally CAFFEINE FREE, 100% ORGANIC (Ecocert Canada), LOW IN CALORIES and contains only 5 REAL NATURAL INGREDIENTS, as well as BENEFITS for health thanks to the beneficial herbs with antioxidants to help your IMMUNITY. Nothing synthetic or artificial!  The TRUEST beverage on the market! Drink better with our organic and Canadian Healtea herbal infusions! Follow us and learn more @thehealtea

Located along Toronto’s stunning waterfront you’ll find Pie Bar Pizzeria & Cocktails. A contemporary take on Italian classics, Pie Bar serves up everything from Neapolitan style pizzas – cooked to perfection in an authentic Italian stone oven – and gelato, to handcrafted cocktails and a wide selection of Italian wines. Enjoy the tastes of Italy while you soak in the stunning views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands from our two-level lakeside patio! Whether you’re looking for an intimate date night, relaxed family affair or an afterwork cocktail on the waterfront, you’re sure to find something to tantalize your...