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13 Mountain Street
Grimsby, 905-945-1997
Proprietors Peter and Cheryl Martinello, together with all the staff at 13 Mountain Street, Grimsby strive to serve fresh local Niagara and Ontario products with all menu items. All desserts and bread are made in-house. This restaurant provides a casual elegant dining experience in Niagara wine country without the high-end price. The wine menu is exclusively Niagara vintages. 13 Mountain Street offers a memorable dining experience for all patrons from parties for any occasion or a couple enjoying a special evening. For hours and menus please call the restaurant or go to 13mountainst.com

Buchanans Chophouse
6022 Stanley Avenue,  (Doubletree Resort)
Niagara Falls, 905-353-4111
Enjoy the intimacy of dining in the comfort and warmth of a Grand Lodge setting. Skillfully prepared seasonal inspirations with premium ingredients. New menu offers an appealing selection of hand-cut steaks, rack of lamb, seafood, chicken, pasta and salads. VQA Award of Excellence wine list. Lunch $12 - $14, Dinner $15 - $35. Savoury Niagara menu features $5 VQA Niagara wines and $5 appetizers from noon to 6 p.m. daily. Live dinner music select Fridays/Saturdays. Complementary on-site self-parking. www.niagarafallsdoubletree.com

Cannery Restaurant
48 John Street (Pillar and Post), Niagara-on-the-Lake,
905-468-2123, 888-669-5566
Capture a magical moment from Niagara-on-the-Lake's past as you dine in one of its most historic buildings. The four-diamond Cannery Restaurant of today is reminiscent of its former life as a canning factory in the 1800s, where Niagara peaches and tomatoes were canned until 50 years ago. Its agricultural past has been lovingly retained in the décor of rough-hewn wooden beams, rich red brick walls and a hearth at the heart of the restaurant. Chef Randy Dupuis continues to serve up the best of the region in his menus, which feature the freshest local produce and fine wines. Charming and casual, Cannery Restaurant is the place to find all your favourites, from succulent steaks to catch of the day to a fabulous Sunday brunch. Chef Dupuis' ‘food without attitude' is prepared and presented perfectly, for your ultimate dining experience. www.canneryrestaurant.com

Casablanca Steak & Seafood Restaurant
4 Windward Drive (Casablanca Winery Inn), Grimsby
905-309-7171 or 1-877-446-5746
Thrill all five senses in our breathtaking eighth-floor restaurant. We feature mouth-watering appetizers, gourmet soups and salads, tantalizing entrées and delectable desserts to tempt your sweet tooth. While dining, enjoy our panoramic view of Lake Ontario, the Niagara escarpment and the Toronto skyline, or take in the culinary performance of our chef, cooking your meal on an open-hearth grill. Our large mahogany bar also houses a vast selection of fine wines and spirits to awaken your senses and enhance your meal. Open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday from 5 p.m. onwards. Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday night. Also visit Bogey's Grillhouse – open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and our popular Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Casablanca Winery Inn – Your Gateway to Gracious Hospitality. www.CasablancaWineryInn.com

Chez Fromage Etc.      
1471 Pelham Street, Unit 1, Box 979, Fonthill, 905.892.7922
Chez Fromage Etc., located in Fonthill, and offers more than 150 varieties of domestic and international cheeses. We also stock fresh cheese curds on a regular basis. You can purchase a variety of gourmet cheese accompaniments, such as crackers, teas, antipasto, pate, baguettes, danishes, croissants and more. We also offer non-food items such as cheese knives, cheese curlers, cookbooks, cheese books and custom ceramics. Not familiar with specialty cheeses? Our dynamic staff can educate you and recommend the perfect assortment of cheeses to make your next dinner or party unforgettable! At Chez Fromage Etc., Nathalie Kita would like to share her passion for cheeses with everyone. Come In And Sample! Chez Fromage Etc. has a great selection of fine cheeses and accompaniments. Feel free to sample a new type of cheese to ensure that you like it before buying. You can also check us out at www.chezfromage.ca

Escabèche Restaurant
6 Picton Street (Prince of Wales), Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-3246, 888-669-5566
Treat yourself to Wine Country cuisine in the contemporary Tuscan ambience of Escabèche. Our four-diamond designation and VQA Restaurant Award of Excellence are testimony to the high calibre of dining experience you can expect. Savour each season as it is revealed in innovative menus created by Executive Chef Robin Little. Dishes steeped in the traditions of France favour a New Age flair while showcasing the freshest, finest ingredients from Niagara and beyond. Enhance your meal with a bottle of wine from our list of more than 400 vintages thoughtfully selected from the most prestigious vineyards in the Niagara Region and around the world. Superb service, award-winning cuisine and elegant ambience make your dinner at Escabèche a truly extraordinary experience. www.escabecherestaurant.com

Keefer Mansion Inn
14 St. David's Road, West, Thorold, 905-680-9581
Let yourself be seduced by the romance and charm of Niagara's most creative culinary destination. Located in the heart of Niagara, just minutes away from Niagara's greatest wineries you can either explore Niagara on the lake or Twenty Valley just minutes away. Our central location is perfect to get the best of Niagara, whether it is attractions in Niagara Falls, Arts in Niagara on the Lake or golfing around the region. Stay in our boutique suites and enjoy our award winning cuisine and wine list to round out the perfect vacation. Our catering division called Niagara Catering can also take care of you where ever you are so you can always bring us with you. No matter the occasion, Keefer Mansion has what you are looking for.
www.keefermansion.com

Lake Land Meats
1226 St. Paul Street, West, St. Catharines, 905-688-4570  
Lake Land Meats is an organic, sixth-generation family-run business. For the convenience of our customers, we have an on-site store which opened in 1995. We retail a wide selection of antibiotic-free and hormone-free game meats, traditional meats, eggs, CSA baskets, fresh seasonal produce, pickles and preserves from our market garden. Our farm market garden produces an abundance of sustainably grown vegetables for you to enjoy. We offer subscriptions for CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) baskets each growing season or you can just stop by the store to pick up some freshly harvested produce. If you buy locally grown food and support your local farmer, then you already believe in our vision. We invite you to join Revolution 2012. It is based on the principles of Community Shared Agriculture (CSA). Like other CSA plans, a subscription entails a prepayment in return for future delivery of product. It is a five-year programme that will help us build enough capital to begin the next phase of our development, namely a production kitchen and culinary studio; a place where we can transform the wonderful food our local farmers produce into finished products for you to enjoy. Join Revolution 2012 and see how you can influence the micro-production of good food in Ontario. www.lakelandmeats.com

LIV Restaurant
at White Oaks Resort & Spa, corner of Glendale Avenue & QEW
905-688-6800, ext. 5248
LIV Restaurant is the award-winning unforgettable gem located at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Offering a menu and a dining experience not to be missed, Chef Michael Price and Chef David Cottingham have created an unparalleled menu with every ingredient being natural, and each one chosen for its uncompromising purity. The menu is customized every season to take advantage of the locally grown produce that is so abundant in the Niagara Region. The culinary team is more than willing to come out of the kitchen to discuss the menu or any special dietary concerns you may have. The locally inspired wine list, lighting and music in LIV provide a fantastic backdrop to a spectacular dining experience. The service exemplifies the Four Diamond level the hotel is known for and provides an experience truly beyond expectations. Call or email for reservations. www.whiteoaksresort.com

My Place Bar & Grill
#20 Hwy 20 FONTHILL, FONTHILL SHOPPING PLAZA, 905-892-4949
905-468-2195, 888-669-5566Voted Niagara's best new restaurant, My Place Bar and Grill's owners, Violet and Tom Rigas, invite you to come and enjoy a comfortable, unique atmosphere and to check out their new menu in the heart of Fonthill. Offering an array of generously portioned Mediterranean dishes, this is a dining experience that is sure to have you wanting to come back for more. Their new menu offers a variety of dishes from pasta, fresh-off-the-grill steak and chicken dishes, unique pizza or Panini-pressed sandwiches. My Place also offers a diverse Kid's Menu sure to delight even the most finicky little eaters. Come and dine on our outdoor patio, by the fireplace, or revel in the fun-filled atmosphere every Friday when we feature live entertainment. Join us every Saturday and Sunday for our all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Superb service, award-winning cuisine, and a unique atmosphere makes your experience at My Place an event to remember. www.myplacebarandgrill.ca

The Old Bank Bistro
41 Jarvis Street, Downtown Fort Erie, 905.994.9222
Located in the heart of Fort Erie, the Old Bank Bistro was originally a bank, built in 1924, which is the Bistro's namesake.  We currently offer a wide range of domestic and imported wines, and many brands of beer on tap.  Also enjoy our specialty coffee drinks where you can have an espresso, cappuccino, or a mochaccino.  Specializing in Mediterranean, Greek and Italian cuisine, you can be sure to find your favourite, with our array of tantalizing creations.  Our friendly service and unique courtyard atmosphere ensures a delightful, casual dining experience you're sure to love because it's always better at the bistro. You can bank on that! Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner. www.oldbankbistro.com

Tiara Restaurant
155 Byron Street (Queen's Landing), Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-2195, 888-669-5566
You must experience this jewel of a restaurant to believe it. What's more stunning than its romantic Georgian interior adorned with fresh roses, stained glass ceiling, and panoramic waterfront view? Perhaps its exquisite menu of traditional French cuisine peppered with a West Coast twist. Acclaimed Chef James Olberg's seafood specialties are second to none. His entire menu changes with the season, yet always showcases the finest ingredients to be found in Niagara. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, Tiara also offers a delightful Sunday brunch, pre-and post-theatre dining, and an extensive wine list featuring local vintages and wines from around the world. Your four-diamond culinary extravaganza awaits at Tiara. www.tiararestaurant.com

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