London's Local Flavour: Volume 7

LONDON’S 

Local Flavour 

VOLUME 7 

Restaurants • Specialty Shops & Services 

Craft Beer & Wine • Farmers’ Markets 

NEW! 

More to Explore! 

Recommended 

Culinary 

Neighbours 

localflavour.ca

LONDON’S 


VOLUME 7 

Restaurants • Specialty Shops & Services 

Craft Beer & Wine • Farmers’ Markets 

localflavour.ca 

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Contents 

4 Map A: City of London 

6 Map B: Downtown London 

8 Map C: Southwestern Ontario 

10 INTRODUCTION 

London Is Cooking with Local Flavour 

SECTION 1 

11 Restaurants 

12 David’s Bistro 1 

14 Abruzzi Ristorante 2 

16 gNosh Dining + Cocktails 3 

18 The River Room / Rhino Lounge 4 

20 Craft Farmacy 5 

22 The Church Key Bistro-Pub 6 

24 Black Trumpet 7 

26 La Casa Ristorante 8 

28 Idlewyld Inn & Spa 9 

30 Garlic’s of London 10 

32 Blackfriars Bistro & Catering 11 

34 The In Home Chef 12 

36 Reverie 13 

38 Waldo’s On King Bistro & Wine Bar 14 

40 Grace 15 

42 Pizzeria Madre 16 

46 Tiger Jack’s Bar & Grill 17 

47 Katana Kafé & Grill 18 

48 Fellini Koolini’s / The Runt Club 19 

49 Joe Kool’s 20 

50 Edgar and Joe’s Café 21 22 

51 La Noisette Bakery & Deli 23 

52 Pasto’s Grill 24 

53 T.G.’s Addis Ababa Restaurant 25 

54 The Early Bird 26 

55 Los Lobos 27 

56 Marienbad / Chaucer’s Pub 28 

57 Veta Pasta and Wine Bar 29 

# 

= map location 

From Reverie: 

Northern Harvest Salmon cured in coffee 

and kombucha wrapped in Swiss chard 

with edible flowers and fresh horseradish. 

Photo by Phong Tran.

RECOMMENDED NEIGHBOURS 

58 The Clock Tower Inn | Bistro | Pub | Caterer 30 

60 The Windjammer Inn 31 

62 The Village Teapot 32 

63 Elm Hurst Inn & Spa 33 

64 Kettle Creek Inn 34 

65 The King Edward Restaurant & Pub 35 

SECTION 2 

Specialty Shops & Services 

68 The Pristine Olive Tasting Bar 36 

70 The Boombox Bakeshop 37 

72 Hey, Cupcake! 38 

73 Jill’s Table 39 

75 North Moore Catering Co. 40 

SECTION 3 

Local Craft Beer & Wine 

76 Alton Farms Estate Winery 41 

78 Toboggan Brewing Company 42 

80 Anderson Craft Ales 43 

81 Railway City Brewing Company 44 

82 Cowbell Brewing Company 45 

SECTION 3 

Farmers’ Markets 

85 Covent Garden Market 46 

Covent Garden Farmers’ Market 

88 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 

Amenities Legend 

— Licenced 

WIN a 


Weekend! 

See page 66 or 

eatdrink.ca/contests 

— Wheelchair Accessible 

— Patio 

— Take-Out Available 

— Bring Your Own Bottle 

Service Available 

— Accommodations 

Available

MAP A 

29 

FANSHAWE PARK RD. W. 

HWY. 4 

LONDON 

SKI 

CLUB 

BOLER RD. 

SANITORIUM RD. 

BYRON BASELINE 

COUNTY RD. 2 

THAMES RIVER 

HWY. 4 

COLONEL TALBOT RD. 

HYDE PARK RD. 

GAINSBOROUGH RD. 

OXFORD ST. 

RIVERSIDE DRIVE 

WONDERLAND RD. 

COUNTY RD. 2 & HWY.4 WEST 

C.N.R. 

SPRINGBANK DR. 

SARNIA RD. 

C.P.R. 

5 

40 

17 

MEDWAY CREEK 

Blackfriars Bridge is 

closed to vehicles. 

Access Blackfriars Bistro 

off Wharncliffe Rd. 

WHARNCLIFFE RD. S. 

ELMWOOD AVE. 

EMERY ST. 

BASELINE RD. 

EXETER ROAD 

WESTERN RD. 

STANLEY 

WORTLEY 

H 

University of 

Western Ontario 

BLACKFRIARS ST. 

RIDOUT ST. 

VICTORIA ST. 

TALBOT ST. 

BELGRAVE 

RICHMOND ST. 

RICHMOND ST. 

SOUTHDALE RD. 

H 

COMMISSIONERS RD. 

WELLINGTON ST. 

38 

13 12 

20 

11 19 42 11 

27 7 6 

28 10 

4 

CARLING 

15 

46 

1 

14 

39 

3 22 

26 

2 

8 W 

21 16 

9 

HIGH ST. 

W 

SOUTH 

GRAND AVE. WE 

WELLINGTON RD. 

? 

 

HWY. 402 

EXIT 177 

24 

? Information Centres 

H Hospitals 

EXIT 183 

EXIT 186 

W VIA Rail – Train Station 

Greyhound – Bus Terminal 

4 London’s Local Flavour 


MAP A

FANSHAWE PARK RD. E. 

INDERMERE RD. 

THAMES RIVER 

FANSHAWE LAKE 

HURON ST. 

HURON ST. 

WATERLOO ST. 

COLBORNE ST. 

MAITLAND ST. 

WILLIAM ST. 

ADELAIDE ST. 

36 

23 

OXFORD ST. 

HIGHBURY AVE. 

FANSHAWE 

COLLEGE 

CLARKE RD. 

OXFORD ST. E. 

18 

DUFFERIN AVE. 

PICCADILLY ST. 

CENTRAL AVE. 

37 

QUEENS AVE. 

QUEBEC ST. 

43 

FIRST ST. 

SECOND ST. 

THIRD ST. 

HORTON ST. 

SIMCOE ST. 

ST. 

H 

25 

KING ST. 

YORK ST. 

ADELAIDE ST. 

RECTORY ST. 

Western 

Fairgrounds 

FLORENCE ST. 

EGERTON ST. 

DUNDAS ST. 

POTTERSBURG CREEK 

TRAFALGAR ST. 

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY 

CRUMLIN SIDE RD. 

STON ST. 

H 

H 

THOMPSON RD. 

POND MILLS RD. 

HIGHBURY AVE. 

HAMILTON RD. 

THAMES RIVER 

GORE RD. 

RIVER RD. 

MACDONALD-CARTIER FREEWAY 

HWY. 401 

WILTON GROVE RD. 

EXIT 189 

EXIT 194 

WESTMINSTER DRIVE 

SCOTLAND DRIVE 

MAP A 


London’s Local Flavour 5

MAP B 

4 

26 

BUDWEISER 

GARDENS 

39 

8 14 

2 46 

COVENT GARDEN 

MARKET 

HOTEL 

METRO 

3 

43 

28 

L.I.A. 

LONDON 

MUSIC 

HALL 

1 

GRAND 

THEATRE 

10 

6 7 

19 

22 

15 

CENTENNIAL 

HALL 

LONDON 

CONVENTION 

CENTRE 

DELTA 

ARMOURIES 

WATERLOO STREET 



MAP B

N 

Free Outdoor Wi-Fi Zone 

(LondonLAWN.ca) 

Free Indoor Wi-Fi Hotspot 

27 

P 

Parking 

Downtown London Office 

4220 

13 

STATIONPARK 

ALL SUITE HOTEL 

12 

For More Information: 

123 King Street, London 

519-663-2002 

info@downtownlondon.ca 

www.downtownlondon.ca 

DowntownLondon 

@Downtown_London 

@DowntownLondon 

MAP B 



MAP C 

21 

Goderich 

8 

45 

Blyth 

LAKE HURON 

Grand Bend 

4 

MICHIGAN 

7 

69 

64 

40 

Sarnia 

41 

21 

402 

30 

Ilderton 

16 

35 32 

22 

Strathroy 

London 

St. Thomas 

Port Stanley 

44 

4 

31 34 

Detroit 

Windsor 

LAKE ST CLAIR 

Chatham-Kent 

401 

LAKE ERIE 

3 

8 MAP C

401 

6 

Toronto 

Guelph 

Stratford 

Waterloo 

Kitchener 

Cambridge 

401 

403 

LAKE ONTARIO 

Hamilton 

Ingersoll 

33 

403 

Niagara Falls 

401 

3 

Buffalo 

3 

NEW YORK 

PENNSYLVANIA 

OHIO 

MAP C 



INTRODUCTION 

London is Cooking 

with Local Flavour! 

If you care about what you eat and where it 

originates, you are going to love discovering the 

food and drink in and around London, Ontario. The 

range and choices in culinary styles reflects our 

cultural diversity and the increased desire for quality 

food experiences. Our restaurants and indie cafés 

distinguish themselves with ethnic authenticity and 

tradition, with an emphasis on using our region’s 

characteristic flavours and ingredients. We are 

proponents of Experiential 

Tourism, the burgeoning 

global movement in 

which people enjoy 

meaningful experiences 

by appreciating 

cultural nuance 

through interactive and 

authentic encounters. 

With the farmto-table 

ethos 

having evolved to 

a mainstream food 

movement, the trend 

for buying and eating 

local continues. Indie food 

entrepreneurs and culinary 

artisans with their madeby-hand, 

small-batched and 

seasonal offerings, using locallyprocured 

ingredients, continue 

to be a vital part of the broader food movement. 

London is a hotbed of indie food start-ups. There 

has been an unprecedented increase in upmarket 

coffeehouses with unique roasts and single-origin 

specialty tea merchants with cafés, some of which 

are licensed. The exciting rise of independent 

restaurants, many serving up innovative plantbased 

cuisine, shows no sign of waning. 

London can boast about two outstanding 

community markets, the daily Covent Garden Market 

and The Market at Western Fair on Saturdays and 

Sundays. The best seasonal producer-only farmers’ 

market in Ontario is at the Covent Garden Market, 

on Thursdays and Saturdays. 

Our craft beer movement continues to flourish, 

bringing new flavours and innovation and creating 

customer loyalty not only to the products they 

are offering but to the brewers themselves. Our 

forward-thinking craft breweries are creating 

meaningful and lasting on-site experiences, with 

popular taprooms offering beer tastings, flights, 

games and community interaction. 

London is well-known for its iconic 

summer festivals in Victoria Park and 

the annual London Wine & Food Show 

in January. Our food trucks serve a 

diverse variety of tastes, mobile eateries 

as incubators for culinary 

innovation. We’re 

speaking about 

the chef-driven, 

entrepreneurial, 

indie food truck 

owners who post 

their daily location 

and menus on 

social media. 

Whether you’re 

interested in attending 

one of our iconic food 

festivals, shopping at one 

of our specialty food shops or at 

our farmers’ markets, or want to explore the 

unique food and drink scene, we trust you’ll enjoy 

exploring the vast choice of options on the following 

pages, offering a taste of “London’s Local Flavour.” 

Bryan Lavery 

Bryan Lavery is Food Editor & Writer-at-Large for 

Eatdrink magazine. He has years of expertise and 

professional familiarity in the restaurant and hospitality 

industry, as a chef, restaurateur, food writer, event 

planner, mentor and consultant. 



INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1 

Restaurants 

Amenities Legend 

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

— Bring Your Own Bottle Service Available — Accommodations Available 

From The Early Bird: 

A Loaded Caesar and 

Pancake Stacker — 4 

pancakes layered with housemade 

peameal bacon, house-smoked 

bacon, breakfast sausage and a sunny side 

RESTAURANTS fried egg, served with home fries and salad. localflavour.ca 11

London’s Oasis 

for Food Lovers! 

DAVID’S BISTRO 

One of Downtown London’s culinary landmarks for over 

20 years, David's Bistro is truly “an oasis for food lovers.” 

Professional, friendly service is provided by Owner David 

Chapman (centre), his wife Cindy Kinsella (second fro the 

left), and his daughter, Manager Natalie Chapman (second 

from the right). Chef Elvis Drennan (far right) leads an 

exceptional kitchen staff, including Sous Chef Rick Hunt 

(far left) and line cook Andrew Woolcox-Howe (far back). 



RESTAURANTS

Daily Prix Fixe Specials 

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 and vibrant red walls, is 

a venerated downtown London culinary 

anchor. The classic bistro motif perfectly 

matches the traditional approach to 

service and attention to detail. 

Menu Highlights 

Owner David Chapman and 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 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 and 

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 

Exceptional Wine List 

selection, all 

made in house. 

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: $28 

3 Courses: $32 

www.davidsbistro.ca 

Classic French Bistro Fare 

Daily Prix Fixe Choices 

Excellent Wine List, Available 

by Glass or Bottle 

Dark Chocolate Torchon 

Asparagus & Edamame Salad 

Grilled Tuna with Risotto Noir 

RESTAURANTS 



Italian Inspired ... 

Locally Focused 

ABRUZZI 

Co-owners Rob D’Amico and Chef Dave Lamers 

have lifted Abruzzi into the top echelon of London 

restaurants, serving Italian-inspired modern and 

traditional regional specialties. As host and chef, 

respectively, each brings a polished professionalism 

to their Downtown epicurean hotspot. 



RESTAURANTS

The Bar 

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: 

• Grilled Loco Fields Peach Salad with toasted hazelnuts, arugula, ricotta 

salata and Niagara Chardonnay & honey vinaigrette; 

• Crispy Pork Belly & Bay Scallops with 

charred Loco Fields carrots, carrot purée, 

kale and spiced jus; 

• Ricotta Gnudi with Brussels sprouts, leeks, 

shallots, house lamb pancetta, honey 

mushrooms and sage brown butter; 

• 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; 

Loco Fields 

Fried Squash Blossoms 

• S’Mores, dark chocolate brownie, torched 

marshmallow crème, fudge sauce, vanilla 

gelato and graham crumble. 

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 

abruzzi.ca 

A superior wine list includes 

interesting consignments 

A long-standing commitment to 

local sustainable ingredients 

House-cured Pancetta & Assorted 

Charcuterie 

Menus change seasonally 

Authentic Italian regional specialties 

Attentive, knowledgeable service 

Steps to Budweiser Gardens 

Angus Strip Loin 

Seared Sea Scallops & Pork Belly 

Rhubarb Cake & Housemade Gelato 

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RESTAURANTS 



The Evolution of 

Downtown Dining 

GNOSH DINING + COCKTAILS 

gNosh is dedicated to making your experience perfect. Joe Duby 

and Cynthia Beaudoin have created an unpretentious restaurant 

that celebrates honest food and wine, with a sophisticated 

atmosphere and friendly hospitality. Enjoy a glass of wine or a 

signature cocktail at the bar, a couple of small plates or a full 

dining experience. The casual yet stylish setting is perfect for a 

romantic evening, a night out with good friends, a corporate 

function, or for one of the most important events of your life. 

They’re ready to help, with a service team of accomplished 

pros to ensure your every need is taken care of. 



RESTAURANTS

Chef Cynthia Beaudoin and Joe Duby 

The Scene 

gNosh features modern 

sophistication with 

its stylish decor, and 

offers an innovative 

approach to familyfriendly 

comfort food 

and artful cuisine. 

Private dining areas can 

accommodate parties 

Beautiful, Sophisticated Ambience 

and special occasions 

with award-winning 

service, customizable menus and — best of all — the ability to leave the 

planning to talented professionals. 


Using locally sourced ingredients to create delectable fare is Chef Cynthia 

Beaudoin and her culinary team’s passion. With a menu focused on the 

seasons and plated to perfection, they’ll wow you with every bite. Chef 

Beaudoin’s fresh and innovative casual fare and tantalizing plant-based 

choices are on offer, as well as classic favourites with a contemporary flair. 

The menu is an eclectic collection of Asian, Continental and Mediterranean 

influences. Featured items include: 

• Herbed Brick Chicken, a half chicken with rosemary, sage, garlic and 

lemon zest with roasted mini potatoes; 

• Cellar Board, a selection of charcuterie and fine cheese with pickled 

veggies, warm house-cured olives and baguette; 

• Broad Noodle Pad Thai with coconut milk, ginger, tamarind & brown sugar 

sauce, sprouts, cilantro, green onions and cashews; 

• Gnocchi Mac & Cheese with smoked Gouda Mac sauce, melted Bocconcini 

and fresh tarragon; 

• Artichoke, Leek and 

Spinach Tart in a 

buttery, house-made 

rustic tart shell; 

• Duck à l’Orange 

Wontons with 

pulled roasted duck 

& Jicama, daikon 

radish, green onion 

& carrot slaw and 

Grand Marnier & rice 

vinegar toss. 

RESTAURANTS 


International 

Comfort Food 

32 Covent Market Place 

(also open at 125 Dundas Street) 

MAPS A & B: 3 519-601-8050 

MON–THURS: 11:30 am–10 pm 

FRI & SAT: 11:30 am–12 midnight 

SUNDAY: 4 pm–9 pm 

LUNCH: $8 – $15 

DINNER: $15 – $30 

gnoshdining.com 

Three Private Rooms Available for 

Dining or for Your Next Celebration 

Atrium for meetings in Hotel Metro 

Steps to Budweiser Gardens & 

Underground Parking at Covent 

Garden Market 

Quick Lunch Options 

Fresh, Local, Seasonal Ingredients 

Exceptional Wine Selection 

Creative Cocktails 


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. 



RESTAURANTS

Weekday Lunch & Sunday Brunch 

Available Evenings 

for Private Dining 

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, 

with glass, leather and linen textural 

elements. The dining room features an 

attractive curved bar at the entrance. 

Beautiful photos pay homage to the 

owners’ days in New York City. 


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 Warm Goat Cheese & Caramelized 

Onion Tart with seasonal greens. The Vegan Buddah Bowl includes rice noodles, 

Thai peanut sauce, pickled vegetables, sesame, cucumbers,and avocado. 

Both locations take dessert offerings to a whole new level. Decadent 

Chocolate Cake with fudge frosting and Carrot Cake with cream cheese 

icing are beautifully executed. Try the River Room’s signature Vanilla Bean 

Crème Brûlée and the Rhino’s Brookies 

(brownie meets cookie). Cronut Thursdays 

draws devotees to the Rhino for the latest 

interpretation of this croissant-donut 

delicacy. Also recommended are the Rhino’s 

vegan offerings, including Mac ’n Cheese, 

Sausage Rolls, Cheesecake and Dutchies. 

The River Room has over a dozen 

dishes on the Brunch prix fixe menu ($27), 

including a classic Cobb Salad with grilled 

chicken, bacon, blue cheese, hard-boiled 

egg and chopped tomato & cucumbers. 

Their bestselling Eggs River Room with mini 

Maryland crab cakes and poached eggs on 

East Coast Lobster Roll 

toasted brioche is served with Hollandaise 

sauce, roasted potatoes and greens. 

Contemporary 

Casual Fine 

Dining & Café 

421 Ridout Street North 

(within Museum London) 

MAPS A & B: 4 519-850-2287 

HOURS: TUES–FRI 11:30 am–3 pm 

SUNDAY 11:30 am–3 pm 

Open for Dinner during Londonlicious 

LUNCH: $9– $22 

BRUNCH: $27 Prix Fixe 

theriverroom.ca 

Daily Lunch Specials 

Feature Vegan Quiche at Brunch 

Meeting Room Amenities Available 

Open Evenings for Private Dining 

THE RHINO LOUNGE 519-850-5111 

HOURS: TUES–WED 11:30 am–4:30 pm 

THURS 11:30 am–8:30 pm 

FRI–SUN 11:30 am–4:30 pm 

Open Evenings for Private Events 

Meeting Room Amenities Available 

Cronut Thursdays 

Smoked Salmon & Potato Latkes 

Lemon Tart with Raspberry Purée 

Cronut Thursdays at Rhino Lounge 

RESTAURANTS 



Dispensing 

Deliciousness 

CRAFT FARMACY 

Jess Jazey-Spoelstra (of North Moore Catering 

and The River Room) partnered with über chef 

Andrew Wolwowicz to create Craft Farmacy, 

London’s local craft beer and oyster bar. The 

name refers to Craft, as in an activity involving 

skill in making things by hand, and Farmacy 

relates to the “farm” and the “sea.” 



RESTAURANTS

Co-owners Executive Chef 

Andrew Wolwowicz & Jess 

Jazey-Spoelstra 

RESTAURANTS 

The Scene 

Jess Jazey-Spoelstra and Chef Andrew 

Wolwowicz deliver style and comfort with 

attention to the smallest details at Craft 

Farmacy. Setting the tone in the dining 

room is an ample repurposed bar, stunning 

fireplace, custom-made leather banquettes 

and repurposed tables with comfortable 

strapped-back bentwood-style chairs. The 

servers’ custom-designed leather aprons by 

Coakley’s are another example of the pair’s 

keen eye for detail. There is a private event 

space with room for 40 on the second floor. 


Chef/co-owner Andrew Wolwowicz is a 

local pioneer of the ethical farm-to-table 

movement, promoting the four pillars of sustainability: cultural vibrancy, 

economic prosperity, environmental responsibility and social justice. Craft 

Farmacy is a Feast ON-certified “Taste of 

Ontario” restaurant. Working with Jazey-Spoelstra 

to create the menus, Chef cooks with skill and 

dedication, aided by his talented sous chef Kyle 

Trafford and a team of apprentices. 

Dishes are progressive, rustic in style, featuring 

high-quality ingredients crafted from local, regionspecific 

and specialty products, and executed 

with aptitude, innovation and attention to detail. 

Recommendations include: Roasted Bone Marrow 

with ox tail marmalade; Octopus (a little grilled, 

Steam Clams with white wine, 

butter, chili flakes and garlic 

Roasted Bone Marrow 

with Ox tail marmalade 

a little fried) 

with Romesco 

& curry 

vinaigrette; 

Brown Butter Chicken Schnitzel with 

warm potato salad and Forked River abbey 

jus; and a dynamite Hot Smoked Oyster 

Crostini with shallot cream cheese. 

A raw bar features a fresh Shellfish 

Tower, Shrimp Cocktail and a changing 

selection of six to nine East Coast 

oyster varieties with fresh horseradish, 

mignonette sauce and hot sauce. 


Craft Beer & 

Oyster Bar 

449 Wharncliffe Rd S (N of Baseline) 

MAP A: 5 519-914-2699 

HOURS: TUES–THURS 11:30 am–11 pm 

FRIDAY 11:30 am–12 am 

SATURDAY 12 noon–12 am 

SUNDAY 11 am–11 pm 

closed mondays 

LUNCH: $12– $20 

APPS: $12– $20 

DINNER: $20– $38 

@craftfarmacy 

London’s Premier Oyster Bar 

Extensive Craft Beer Selection 

Fireplace & Welcoming Ambience 

Ample Free Parking 

Private Rooms Available 

Stylish Interior with Fireplace 

Brown Butter Chicken Schnitzel 

Blackboard Menu Updated Daily 


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.” 



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. 

• 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! 

Farm-to-Table 

Bistro-Pub 

476 Richmond Street (N of Queens) 

MAPS A & B: 6 519-936-0960 

HOURS: MON & TUES 11:30 am–10 pm 

WED & THURS 11:30 am–11 pm 

FRI & SAT 11:30 am–12 am 

SUN 11 am–10 pm 

LUNCH: $11 – $17 

DINNER: $18 – $30 

thechurchkey.ca 

Across from The Grand Theatre 

Vegetarian Options 

Sunday Brunch 11 am–2 pm 

Game Meat of the Week Specials 

Food Served Late! 

Heritage Building Charm 

Across from the Grand Theatre 

Inviting Courtyard Patio 

RESTAURANTS 



An Experience 

to Savour 

BLACK TRUMPET 

For over 17 years Black Trumpet has been a culinary 

destination in the heart of Downtown London on 

Richmond Row. The warmth and charm transcend from 

the architecture to the impeccable world-inspired cuisine, 

wine list and the polished and attentive service. There are 

eight unique and flexible dining areas for entertaining an 

intimate group or hosting a sit-down reception. The rooms 

are richly detailed and exquisitely constructed. 



RESTAURANTS

Chef Scott Wesseling 

RESTAURANTS 

The Scene 

Black Trumpet has a stunning and 

lush ambience with a culinary team 

devoted to a global point of view. In the 

warm weather months, the beautifully 

appointed and private gardens create 

a peaceful setting and prestige spot 

for alfresco dining and cocktails. This 

secluded haven is a hidden jewel, 

seating 60, and remains one of the city’s 

best-kept secrets. 


Chef Scott Wesseling and his Sous Chefs 

Kristen Delaurier and Oliver Thomas have 

a contemporary take on updated comfort 

foods, plant-based options and traditional recipes. Chef and the culinary team 

continue to support and seek out local providers, creating exceptional tastes and 

preparations that can be unforgettable. The menu offers well-balanced choices 

with contrasting flavours, with something to appeal to everyone’s tastes or dietary 

needs. A new Vegan Menu offers delicious options, such as the BT Buddha 

Bowl, Smoked Jackfruit Tacos or Avocado Tempura with a chili lime aioli. 

The lunch menu offers artful cuisine and is the perfect combination of 

globally-inspired signature dishes with influences and inspiration from various 

cultures. Treat yourself to Roasted Duck Breast, Cornish Hen, or feed your soul 

with one of the many offerings from the Big Green Egg, such as Gochujang Beef 

Short Ribs, Brisket, or Cochinita Pibil. 

At dinner, innovative takes on timehonoured 

entrées with influences and 

inspiration from various cultures include: 

• Chili Lime Crusted Salmon with sweet 

corn puree, rice and bean fritters, 

charred greens with lemon and leek 

and orange marmalade; 

• Seared Tuna with coconut jasmine 

rice, seaweed salad, tempura 

avocados, sake and soy glaze; 

• Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle 

Sacchetti with roasted garlic, wild 

BT Buddha Bowl 

mushrooms, baby spinach, ricotta 

cheese and gorgonzola cream sauce. 


Contemporary 

World Cuisine 

523 Richmond Street (S of Kent) 

MAPS A & B: 7 519-850-1500 

OPEN MONDAY–SATURDAY 

Lunch & Dinner 11:30 am–close 

closed sundays & holidays 

LUNCH: $11–$21 

DINNER: $11–$36 

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 

Bacon-wrapped Chorizo 

Roasted Marrow Gratin 

Private Dining Rooms Available 


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. 



RESTAURANTS

The Scene 

In the middle of King Street’s 

restaurant row, across the 

street from the Covent 

Garden Market and kitty 

corner to Budweiser Gardens 

stands La Casa, with a 

stylish black brick façade. 

One enters the dining room 

through a short hallway, as 

one might enter a gracious 

home. Intimately 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, lasagna, gnocchi Bolognese 

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 inhouse. 

The restaurant does its own smoking, 

baking and desserts. The sourdough starter 

is 20 years old now! Recommendations 

include: 

Traditional Desserts 

Beef Tenderloin 

• 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 portobello mushroom and 

a beef jus demi-glace; 

• Veal Marsala, a tower of veal tenderloin, 

on a spinach and wild mushroom risotto 

gateau, in a marsala reduction. 

Traditional 

Italian & 

Mediterranean 


MAPS A & B: 8 519-434-2272 

OPEN MONDAY–SATURDAY 

Lunch & Dinner 11:30 am–close 

closed sundays & holidays 

LUNCH: $8–$24 

DINNER: $9–$39 

lacasaristorante.com 


Across from Covent Garden Market 

Perfect for Groups, Birthdays, 

Rehearsal Lunches & Dinners, 

Small Weddings, Receptions and 

Private Dining 

Outstanding Scotch Selection 

Fresh Daily Food Specials 

Salmone Della Casa 

Veal Marsala 

Marinated Pan-fried Calamari 

RESTAURANTS 



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. 



RESTAURANTS

Seared Filet of Beef with potato fondant 

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, 

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. 


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: 

• 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 

White Chocolate 

Cheesecake 

Parmigiano-Reggiano, 

thyme & parsley, onion & 

garlic Soubise; 

• Seared Filet of Beef 

Tenderloin with Duchess 

potato, orange-caraway 

glazed carrots, tomato 

à la Provençale, baked 

bone marrow canoe; 

horseradish gremolata 

butter and glace de veau. 

Contemporary 

Farm-to-Table 

36 Grand Avenue (W of High) 

MAPS A : 9 519-432-5554 

Breakfast: MON–FRI 7 am–10 am 

SAT, SUN & Holidays 

8 am– 11 am 

Lunch: MON–FRI 11 am–3 pm 

SAT 11:30 am–2 pm 

Dinner: DAILY 5 pm– 9 pm 

Brunch: SUNDAY 11 am–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 

Private Dining Rooms Available 

21 Unique Guest Rooms 

On-site Day Spa 

RESTAURANTS 



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 Duck Confit Fettucinne in this 

photo typifies Garlic’s approach to top-of-the-line rustic 

cooking, using quality seasonal and local ingredients. 



RESTAURANTS

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. The management team leads 

a passionate service group and are involved 

with all aspects of service, from menu 

development to group bookings and special 

event co-ordination. 


The Garlic’s culinary team shares a 

dedication to the menu sensibilities adopted 

by Pehilj. Important and long-standing 

relationships with local producers have been 

developed, in some cases leading to the 

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’ awardwinning 

local cider. 

Naturally raised foods, local farms 

and slow cooking make the Garlic’s 

dining experience 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 such as: Sunday 

Brunch Maple Bacon Eggs 

Benedict, Garlic Bisque, Panseared 

Salmon Salad, Hot Smoked 

Garlic Fettuccine, Clear Creek 

Whiskey Chai Latte 

Owner Edin Pehilj 

Beef 

Carpaccio 

Farms’ Organic Duck and longtime 

favourite Crème Brûlée. 

Farm-to-Table 

Dining 

481 Richmond Street (S of Dufferin) 

MAPS A & B: 10 519-432-4092 

MON–FRI 11:30 am–10 pm 

SATURDAY 11 am–11 pm 


subject to change seasonally 

LUNCH: $10 – $28 

DINNER: $10 – $38 

garlicsoflondon.com 

Beside The Grand Theatre 

Upscale Rustic Cuisine 

Seasonal Ingredients 

Naturally-raised Meats 

Menu Changes Monthly 

Pan-Seared Trout 

Garlic's Artisan Board 

Seafood Pasta 

RESTAURANTS 



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. 



RESTAURANTS

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. 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. A powerhouse culinary 

team showcases prodigious individual 

talents with farm fresh menus augmented 

by creative daily specials. 


Innovative seasonal menus are elegantly 

handwritten by restaurateur Betty Heydon, who has presided over Blackfriars for 

more than 22 years. A large blackboard covers one wall, featuring daily seasonal 

creations by Blackfriars’ talented chefs. There you’ll also find an ever-changing 

beverage list; Blackfriars has been a leader in providing well-chosen craft beer 

and consignment wines to enhance a full bar selection, including daily signature 

cocktails. Blackfriars features small plates at dinner for lighter dining, and honours 

special dietary needs and plant-based diets. Recommendations might include: 

• LUNCH — Nona Bridget’s pan-seared Beef Tenderloin with forest mushrooms 

and caramelized onion on parmigiana smashed potatoes; Blackfriars signature 

Stilton & Port Cheesecake with grilled chicken, heritage greens, warm pomegranate 

molasses vinaigrette & grilled garlic baguette; Seasonal soup and 

Gourmet Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich with spiced apple on house made 

multi grain. Three chalkboard specials 

are featured daily. 

• DINNER — Parmigiana Gnocchi with 

toasted walnuts, slow-roasted small 

tomatoes, roasted garlic and basil agliolio; 

a small plate Crêpe stuffed with wild 

mushrooms, smoky Gunn's Hill cheese, 

sundried tomato and Marsala cream 

sauce; or Metzger's Pork Tenderloin, 

Aged Beef Tenderloin or fresh fish 

Creative Seasonal 

Desserts 

and seafood. The Chefs Showcase 

blackboard appetizer and entrée specials 

change daily. 

Contemporary 

Bistro & Caterer 

46 Blackfriars Street (Off Wharncliffe) 

MAP A: 11 519-667-4930 

LUNCH: MON–FRI 11:30 am–2:30 pm 

DINNER: MON–SAT 5 pm–10 pm 

Open Saturday afternoons and 

Sundays for Private Parties only 

Changing Daily Specials 

Reservations by phone only 

blackfriarsbistro.com 

Enter off Wharncliffe Road 


TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 

Closed Room Parties Available 

Dietary Needs Accommodated 

Bistro & Catering 

Artistic Intimate Atmosphere 

Daily Lunch Combo Features 


RESTAURANTS 



Classical Preparations 

with a Modern Twist 

THE IN HOME CHEF 

Chef Thomas Waite started the In Home Chef in 

2010 to express modern takes on cuisine. It is now 

one of London’s most innovative and successful 

boutique caterers. Wanting to both teach and offer 

other ways for people to experience innovations 

in dining, he updated a quaint city cottage that 

provides a charming locale for pop-up events, 

private dining, and cooking classes. 



RESTAURANTS

Seared Rib Eye, Heirloom 

Carrots, Spinach, Jus 

The Scene 

Chef Thomas Waite offers 

cooking classes, special event 

dinners and private dining in a 

stylish downtown bungalow. A 

stylish dining room and nicely 

appointed seasonal patio provide 

comfort and intimacy for groups 

and private events, as well as for 

Chef’s unique and inspired popup 

restaurant dining experiences. 

Catering & 

Events 

Consistently delivering a 

professional culinary experience, 

Chef is known for classic, seasonal food preparation, with a twist. Original 

menus allow him to express his gastronomic point of view, and this freedom 

is the driving force to which he attributes his success as a caterer. Offering 

service to “2 to 250” for private parties and weddings of all scales and styles, 

In Home Chef ensures your event is unique and as memorable as possible. 

In close consultation with each client, the ideal customized menu is created. 

Waite is a chef for whom work is everything — his consuming passion is for 

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

classic in its influences, and innovative in sensibility and plating. 

Cooking Classes 

Private or corporate cooking classes and team building events provide a 

unique hands-on opportunity to work 

closely with others, learn new techniques 

in the kitchen and have fun! Each class 

runs approximately three hours and 

includes learning how to prep and cook 

multiples courses and a special themed 

gift. Wine is also provided. Waite offers 

a wide variety of classes from “How to 

Make Pasta” to “Inspired Italian” to “All 

about Beef.” He is also expert in cooking 

Pork Belly & Brisket, Charred 

Baby Zucchini, Charred Corn 

& Red Wine Jus 

RESTAURANTS 

Seared Salmon, Baby Carrots, 

Parsnips & Spinach Puree 

gluten-free. “If there’s a specialty cuisine 

you and your colleagues would like to 

learn,” says Waite, “let us know and we’ll 

design a class just for you!” 


Catering, 

Contemporary 

Cuisine & 


731 Wellington St. (S. of Oxford) 

MAPS A & B: 12 519-434-9797 

In Home Chef Headquarters Open 

by Reservation or Appointment Only 

theinhomechef.ca 

Pop-Up Dinners 

Private Dining Room 

Private Event Venue 


Team Building Events 

Corporate Cooking Classes 

Seasonal Outdoor Patio 

Citrus Poached Shrimp, Soya Glaze 

Apple Cake with toasted meringue 

Beet Tartare, Fennel Flower 


Contemporary 

Canadian Cuisine 

REVERIE 

Reverie is a destination restaurant whose 

draw is a seasonally-inspired Canadianfocused 

five-course tasting menu with 

optional expertly curated wine pairings. 

Operated by Chef Brian Sua-an and wife 

Jerrah Revilles, the menu features items 

such as this Lemon with White Chocolate 

Mousse with yuzu, lemon gelee, lemon 

confit, fresh lemon and Cuban mint. 



RESTAURANTS

Chef Brian Sua-an 

Sous vide Lamb Shoulder 

seasonal and local produce is important but quality 

is paramount. The concept and development of 

Reverie’s structure continues to evolve organically. 

This allows Chef to plan menus months in advance 

and purchase everything fresh, which of course, 

is part of the mantra. Chef gravitates to perfect 

ingredients and goes to great lengths to source the 

very best of what is available. Forests, meadows, 

and waters provide a diverse range of edible wild 

plants and funghi to forage for the menu. Chef 

encourages diners to eat specific courses with 

their hands. 

Tasting menus 

include items 

such as: 

The Scene 

This is an intimate 500-square-foot space 

with four tables of two (or a communal table 

of eight) and four seats at the bar with an 

open kitchen. By keeping everything simple, 

from the pared-down equipment (dishes are 

hand-washed) to the minimalist interior, the 

environmental footprint is kept to bare bones. 

The focus is on innovation in a casual, relaxed 

and sustainable setting. 


Chef uses modern techniques that work and 

applies them to his cuisine to make a dish better, 

not lesser. Using 

• Northern Harvest Salmon cured in coffee 

kombucha wrapped in Swiss chard with 

edible flowers and fresh horseradish; 

• Sous vide McIntosh Farm Lamb Shoulder 

with Napa cabbage and pearl onions with 

buttermilk and dill; 

• Fresh and Candied Tomatoes with chewy 

beets and kelp oil. 

Brian Sua-an, Jerrah Revilles 

& daughter Saisha Sua-an 

Brown Butter Ice Cream 

with hazelnut & barley koji 

Contemporary 

Canadian 

1–208 Piccadilly Street 

(West of Richmond St.) 

MAPS A & B: 13 519-914-6595 

OPEN: THURSDAY–SATURDAY 

by reservation only 

Open for private events by special 

arrangements 

5+ Course Tasting Menu $75.00+ 

Wine Pairing $50.00+ 

reverierestaurant.ca 

Chef Driven Menus 

Modern Canadian Cuisine Inspired 

by Local & Seasonal Ingredients 

Family Owned & Operated 

Northern Harvest Salmon 

Fresh and Candied Tomatoes 

An Innovative Sustainable Approach 

RESTAURANTS 



High Quality Food 

Done Right Daily 

WALDO’S ON KING 

BISTRO & WINE BAR 

Chef Mark Kitching has a simple philosophy that pertains 

to life as well as his kitchen: Work hard every day and pay 

attention to the details. At Waldo’s, this means starting with 

high quality ingredients, treating them with respect with 

straightforward cooking, and providing customers with 

consistently great service. Loyal customers and long term 

staff are evidence that this is a solid recipe for success. 



RESTAURANTS

The Scene 

Waldo’s is conveniently 

located within the 

Covent Garden Market, 

offering underground 

parking and easy 

access to Budweiser 

Gardens. A stylish 

interior and seasonal 

patio offer comfortable 

seating, Long term 

staff provide excellent 

service while keeping 

the atmosphere fun, 

casual and relaxed. 


Mark will be cooking for you himself with his hand-picked team and dedicating 

most of his time to the kitchen. Expect casual bistro-style selections and tantalizing 

vegetarian choices, as well as the “old” Waldo’s favourites — menu fixtures due to 

customer demand — such as the Lobster, Shrimp & Scallop Bisque with fresh herbs 

and sour cream, the Wild Mushroom Crêpe with white wine sauce and Asiago 

cheese, or the Braised Beef Short Ribs on a bed of mashed potatoes with fresh 

vegetables. Savour wines by the bottle, the ½ litre or by the glass; or try a “with 

skins” or “without skins” wine sampler. Discover your personal favourites! 

Mark’s Fine Meats 

Mark takes the reins at Field Gate Organics, the Market’s long standing purveyor 

of certified organic beef, pork, chicken, turkey and lamb, on November 1, 2018. 

Much will remain the same, including genial Manager Dan Murphy, but the range 

of products grows with the addition of fresh seafoods, 

Halal meats, grass-fed Texas longhorn beef, wild 

game such as quail and pheasant, and sauces and 

demi-glaces. 

Prepared foods 

to reheat at home, 

such as marinated 

baby back ribs 

and gourmet 

meatballs, will 


Owner/Cook Mark Kitching flanked by colleagues 

Chef Douglas Harle and Manager Greg Simpson 

be available for 

takeout. 

Casual Bistro 

& Wine Bar 

130 King Street 

(South side of Covent Garden Market) 

MAPS A & B: 14 519-433-6161 

OPEN: MON–FRI 11:30 am–close 

SAT 12 noon–close 

closed sunday 

LUNCH: $12 – 20$ 

DINNER: $20 – 40$ 

waldos.on.ca 

mark.kitching@start.ca 

Chef Owned & Operated 

Catering Available 

Entrances inside the Market and 

outside on King St. 

Underground Parking 


Pan-seared Foie Gras 

Seasonal Salads 

Sit at the bar with Greg 

RESTAURANTS 



Amazing Grace 

GRACE 

“Grace is named in tribute to my Grandmother, and 

will be clean and elegant and strong like her. It will 

have lots of light, the kind she brought into a room 

with her laughter, sharp like her wit and smooth like 

her humour. It will be full of love and inspire people 

to be and do their best. It will be vibrant and full of 

purpose and passion, resourceful and clever and 

scrappy but with dignity and class. It will be proud 

without being stiff and as at ease in the company 

of sophisticates or the rabble of locals. It must be 

hospitable. It must be adventurous. It must bring 

people together.” 

— Angie Murphy 



RESTAURANTS

Contemporary 

Canadian 

215 Dundas Street (at Clarence) 

MAPS A & B: 15 

reserve@gracelondon.ca 

OPENING DECEMBER 1, 2018 

facebook.com/graceLDNONT 

Chef Driven Menus 

Modern Canadian Cuisine Inspired 

by Local & Seasonal Ingredients 

Private Room Available 

In-house Sommelier 

Artisanal Cheese Board 

Craft Cocktails 

The Scene 

Located on the ground floor of a yellowbricked 

heritage building at the corner 

of Dundas and Clarence Streets, Grace 

brings strong elements of modernity and 

sophistication to the old core of Downtown 

London. Two walls of full-height windows 

provide generous natural light by day and 

reflect the comforting interior at night. 


Fundamentally, Grace is a restaurant about 

proper food that is absolutely delicious. Food 

made from fine ingredients with artistry and 

an uncompromising dedication to excellence. 

The cuisine style: Modern Canadian, drawing 

on classic French tradition and technique, 

delicately infused with global influences and local flavours. Everything must 

be properly made by skilled tradespeople that demonstrate passion for their 

craft. The principles of design inspire the composition of flavours as well as the 

presentation. A minimalist backdrop allows for the drama of the dish to be the 

focus. Grace is providing an outlet 

for London’s talent to shine. 

Honesty, integrity, community 

and connection are the values 

behind each plate. A traceable 

supply chain with farmers, fully 

knowledgeable servers, skilled 

chefs, and a safe and supportive 

work environment provide a space 

where food can be appreciated on 

an ethical and intellectual level — 

but doesn’t have to be. Guests can 

enjoy their meal with confidence 

that the right choices have been 

made on their behalf. Dishes are 

the result of collaboration between 

humans and nature. Our mission 

Certified Sommelier Peter Annson 

& Executive Chef Angie Murphy 

is to do justice to the food in order 

to honour everyone that has 

collaborated to bring it to your plate. 

Our Inspiration: Grace Murphy 

Grapefruit & Cinnamon Cocktail 

Heritage Building Location 

RESTAURANTS 



Authentic Wood-fired 

Artisanal Pizzeria 

PIZZERIA MADRE 

Chef Matt Reijnen and Jessica Washburn 

offer an exceptional experience at Pizzeria 

Madre, bringing a contemporary local twist 

to Italian-inspired cuisine. The Malagutti 

fired pizza oven turns out pizzas with 

perfect crust and a variety of authentic, 

seasonally-inspired dishes. 



RESTAURANTS

Farm-to-Table 

Italian Pizzeria 

111 Wellington Street 

(between Hill & South Streets) 

MAP A: 16 519-432-4333 

OPEN: TUES–THURS 5 pm–10 pm 

SAT & SAT 5 pm–late 

closed sun–mon 

pizzeriamadre.wixsite.com/book 

Naturally-Leavened Sourdough 

Pizza Crust 

Rotating Local Craft Beer Selection 

16-Seat Seasonal Patio 

The Scene 

Situated in a 130-year-old building 

in London’s recently revitalized 

SoHo neighbourhood, this licensed, 

contemporary resto is casual yet 

sophisticated and nicely appointed 

with high ceilings, tile floors, picture 

windows, whitewashed walls and a 

partially-open kitchen. The custommade 

bar and tables are made of local 

pine. Service is genuinely warm and 

intelligent. 


Menus are spiked with seasonal 

ingredients. The Green Bean Salad with 

roasted corn, arugula, pecorino and the 

lemon-chile dressing was a harvest season dish. Also highly recommended from 

the Sharing/Small Plates Menu are Warm Castelveltrano Olives and Roasted 

Peppers with almond oil and the Romaine Salad with pecorino, cavalo nero, 

cured egg yolk, breadcrumb and a smoked balsamic dressing. The ever-changing 

“Pizze” Menu offers amazing flavour combinations that change with the seasons, 

each with a perfect crust made from naturally-leavened sourdough pizza 

dough. Recent pizzas have included: 

• Marinara with tomato, garlic, 

oregano, pepper and olive oil; 

• Nduja with tomato, fior di latte, roasted 

corn, Parmigiano and breadcrumbs; 

• Carbonara with cream, black 

pepper, shaved onion, guanciale and 

pecorino. 

• “Patata” with shaved potato, Fontina, 

cream, rosemary, chile and Parmigiano. 

Carnivores, vegans and vegetarians will 

find appealing options, and any pizza 

can be modified upon request. 

Don’t forget to leave room for 

dessert! Warm Zeppoli with lemon curd 

Patata Pizza 

cream and a deconstructed Tiramisu 

show off the kitchen’s diverse strengths. 

PIZZERIA 

Zeppoli with Lemon Curd 

Sharing/Small Plates Menu 

Malagutti Fired Pizza Oven 

RESTAURANTS 



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. 



RESTAURANTS

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 

RESTAURANTS 



Casual Dining 

Bar & Grill 

842 Wharncliffe Rd S (at Southdale) 

MAP A : 17 519-690-0292 

HOURS: MON–WED 11 am–12 midnight 

THURS 11 am–1 am 

FRI & 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 

Plenty of Free Parking 

Thursdays Rib Night Special 

Signature Sauces for sale 

Seasonal Patio 

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 community-minded 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 sportsthemed 

bar, and quick 

and attentive service 

make for a friendly 

Sports rule in the bar area 

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? Reserve the Tiger’s Den for your private party, 

and check out the Party Platter Menu for some great party food suggestions. 


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 antibiotic-free. Other 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 alltime 

favourites. 

• Bring Tiger’s home with you! 

Full menus are online; phone 

to place your take-out order. 

Enjoy the pool tables 



RESTAURANTS

Modern Bistro 

2530 Blair Blvd. (off Crumlin Road) 

in the Diamond Flight Centre 

Unique Views 

& Fabulous Food 

KATANA KAFÉ & GRILL 

Katana Kafé’s tagline — “Far out ... but we like it that way!” — is more true 

today than ever. Located within the Diamond Flight Centre, the Katana 

patio runs beside the London International Airport tarmac. This is the ONLY 

place to eat fabulous food 

and drink lovely libations 

while watching 90,000 

pounds of aluminum, steel 

and titanium come and go. 

London International 

Airport Plane Spotting 

The Scene 

The decor, recently refreshed 

and upgraded, is sleek with 

a contemporary vibe and 

aeronautical theme. Bright 

and airy, the tarmac-side patio 

and large windows allow for 

viewing flights. The restaurant 

is a lunch-time favourite for the East London business crowd, who appreciate the 

professional and attentive staff. Reservations are recommended. 


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

guides a stellar new culinary team working in view behind a glass partition. Enjoy 

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

All desserts and ice cream are made in house. Suggestions include: 

• Starters such as the Artisan Duck Sausage Pogos, deep fried in cornmeal and 

tempura batter and served with roasted apple aioli, or The Olive Branch, 

house-marinated olives and olive tapenade and a selection of cheeses 

served with grilled naan 

bread and fruit chutney; 

• Entrées such as the Top Sirloin 

‘Baseball’ Steak or a Ribeye 

with sauce (Creamy Three 

Peppercorn; Garlic, onion and 

mushroom ragout; or Café de 

Paris compound butter) and 

either triple cooked chips, 

butter whipped mash, harvest 

succotash, or rice pilaf, 

Chef Chris Morrisson 

accompanied by a medley of 

chef's daily vegetables. 

MAP A : 18 519-455-9005 

Breakfast: SAT & SUN 9 am–12 noon 

Lunch: MON–F RI 11 am–3 pm 

SAT & SUN noon–3 pm 

Dinner: WED–SAT 5 pm–9 pm 

SUN 5 pm–8 pm 

Hours subject to change 

Phone for Reservations 

LUNCH: $8–$18 

DINNER: $18–$38 

katanakafe.com 

Weekend Breakfasts 


Tapas Menu 3–6 pm THURS & FRI 


1 Block North of the Airport, 

off Crumlin Side Road 

Mini Crab Cakes 

Filet Mignon, Café de Paris butter 

Runway View 45-Seat Patio 

RESTAURANTS 



Casual Italian/ 

Mediterranean & 

Traditional Pub 

153-155 Albert St. (W of Richmond) 

MAPS A & B: 19 519-642-2300 

HOURS: MON–THURS 11:30 am–2 pm 

4:30 pm–10 pm 

FRIDAY 11:30 am–11 pm 


SUNDAY 4 pm–10 pm 

RUNT CLUB HOURS: 

MON–THURS 12 noon–1 am 

FRIDAY noon–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 

A Passion for Pasta 

Tomato Pancetta Tower 

Gourmet Pizzas 

Flavours of Italy & 

The Mediterranean 

FELLINI KOOLINI’S 

& THE RUNT CLUB 

Fellini Koolini’s is a playfully tongue-incheek 

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 Mediterraneaninspired 

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 large selection of 

wines available by the 

bottle or the glass. The Runt 

Club offers the full Fellini 

Koolini’s menu. 

Extensive Tapas Menu 



RESTAURANTS

A London Institution 

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. 

The Scene 

The eccentric surroundings 

provide a never-ending supply 

of eye-catching 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 TVs covering all of the angles and all 

The Kitchen Sink Pizza 

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 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, and ever-popular Jose Nachos, 

the Kitchen Sink Pizza, Deluxe Hot Dogs and Burgers and Chicken Wings. 

Also recommended are the Thai 

Jose Nachos 

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. 

Casual Bar and 

Grill 

595 Richmond Street (at Central) 

MAPS A & B: 20 519-663-5665 

HOURS: MON & TUES 11:30 am–1 am 

WED–SAT 11:30 am–2 am 

SUNDAY 12 noon–1 am 

LUNCH: $9 – $16 

DINNER: $11 – $23 

joekoolsrestaurant.ca 

Bar & Grill by day, House Party by Night 

Semi-private Rooms Available 

Entire Menu Available for 

Take-Out and Delivery 

Vegetarian & Gluten-free Options 

Kid’s Menu 

London’s Nightly House Party 

Large & Popular Rooftop Patio 

Deluxe Burgers & Hot Dogs Menu 

RESTAURANTS 



Farm-to-Table 

Social Enterprise 

1. 255 Horton Street (Goodwill Centre) 

MAP A: 21 519-645-0900 

HOURS: MON–FRI 7:30 am–4:30 pm 

SAT & SUN 9 am–3 pm 

2. 201 King Street (Innovation Works) 

MAPS A & B: 22 519-675-1733 

HOURS: MON–FRI 8 am–4 pm 

saturday & sunday closed 

Breakfast: $5 – $8 

Lunch: $4.75 – $10 

edgarandjoes.ca 

Fresh and Local Ingredients 


Free Parking at Horton St. 

Available for Private Functions 

Fresh Baked Goods 

Innovative Lunch Combinations 

Community Gathering Spaces 


A Café with a Purpose 

EDGAR + JOE’S CAFÉ 

Edgar and Joe’s, 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. 

The Scene 

A stylish and minimalist 70-seat café 

is located in the Goodwill Centre, 

opened in 2013. 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 Classic 

Breakfast Special is a hearty standout. Other recommendations include: 

• Eggs Benny with two soft poached eggs on a warm buttermilk biscuit 

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

with home fries; 

• California Veggie Sandwich with grilled zucchini, avocado, cucumber, 

tomato, mixed greens, sprouts & housemade vegan mayo on fresh ciabatta; 

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

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

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

Catering & Events 

Edgar and Joe’s Café caters onsite events in their facilities, offsite corporate 

breakfasts and luncheons, casual 

gatherings, and more formal cocktail 

receptions. Planned menus suit a 

variety of events, or a custom chefdesigned 

menu to fit your specific 

vision can be created. 

The Goodwill Centre offers 

adapt able and flexible event space 

for groups of up to 250 guests. A 

Town Hall for up to 70 showcases 

a gorgeous 3rd floor city view. A 

Community Hall is ideal for weddings 

and larger corporate events/functions. 

goodwillindustries.ca/events. 


RESTAURANTS

Lovingly Crafted 

with Skill & Heart 

LA NOISETTE 

BAKERY & DELI 

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 Bartlett 

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 

soup and sandwich. 

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 

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. 

Owners Tabitha Bartlett (Baking 

Specialist) and Dave Coulter 

(Cook & Savoury Expert) 

Artisanal Bakery 

& Neighbourhood 

Café 

900 Oxford Street East (at Gammage) 

MAP A: 23 519-601-1651 

HOURS: TUES 10 am–6 pm 

WED–FRI 8 am–6 pm 

SAT 8 am–4 pm 

closed sunday & 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 

Comfortable Seating 

Artisanal Baking At Its Best 

RESTAURANTS 


Tabitha’s passion for baking become 

obvious with a glance at the 

beautifully crafted loaves of breads 

and bagels, 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 inspired by home 

cooking and made from scratch with 

local ingredients, real butter, and a 

commitment to quality in every bite. 


Hand Made New York Style Bagels 

Freshly Baked Goodies! 


Italian-inspired 

Casual Dining 

6675 Burtwistle Lane 

(off Colonel Talbot Road near 401) 

MAP A : 24 519-652-7659 

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 

Chic Bistro Character 

Well-Stocked Comfortable Bar 

A Taste of Italy Awaits! 

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. 


The kitchen is literally the hub of the 

restaurant. All meals are passionately 

made to order by the dedicated culinary 

brigade. Traditional recipes are the heart 

of both the lunch and dinner menus, with 

occasional nods to global and modern 

Siblings, Manager Natalie Zima 

and Chef Peter Johnson 

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 

wonton shrimp, calamari fritti, grilled shrimp and crab-filled 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. 



RESTAURANTS

Authentic 

Ethiopian Cuisine 

465 Dundas St. (at Maitland) 

Family Friendly, 

Veg/ Vegan Choices 

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 

slightly off 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 

T.G. Haile 

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. 

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, including a large variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes. 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. 

Be sure to put TG’s Ethiopian breakfast on your list for a great culinary 

adventure on Sundays. Order tapas-style for an amazing tasting experience 

with dishes like Inkulal Ferfer (scrambled eggs, onion, tomatoes and jalapeno), 

Chechebsa (Kita Ferfer with Ethiopian spices and sour cream); Genfo ( ground 

cooked wheat served with sour cream, berbere and seasoned butter) and 

Yetsom Ferfer (strips of injera 

with vegetarian sauce). 

Other recommendations: 

• Dulet Kitfo — minced lean 

beef, cooked with butter, 

onion, jalapeno pepper, and a 

special addis spice; 

• Defen Misr — green lentils 

cooked with traditional 

seasoning, onion and curry. 

MAP A : 25 519-433-4222 

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 

Sunday Breakfast 

Reservations Recommended 

Take-Out & Catering Available 

TG’s 

ADDIS ABABA 

Restaurant 

An Injera Platter Combination 

Delicious Vegan Options 

New! African Breakfast Sundays 

RESTAURANTS 



Retro-Chic Diner 

355 Talbot Street (at King) 

MAPS A & B: 26 519-439-6483 

HOURS: SUN–WED 8 am–3 pm 

THURS–SAT 8 am–8 pm 

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 

Eggs Jenny 

The Turducken Club 

Street-side Patio 

A Fine Diner 

THE EARLY BIRD 

Brothers Justin and Gregg Wolfe’s The Early Bird, downtown London’s 

red-hot retro diner since 2012, expanded last year due to popular 

demand. The London siblings have continued to travel the globe to 

bring big-city food 

and drink ideas to 

their hometown. 

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 

All-Day Breakfast and More! 

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 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 Montreal-style 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. 



RESTAURANTS

Modern Mexican 

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 vibrant and eclectic 

atmosphere, appealing to all ages. The 

style and decor is wild, with floor-toceiling 

murals and one-of-a-kind art 

installations by Stu Andrenelli. The 

patio is perfect for al fresco dining 

or beverages. Nite Owl, a hidden 

speakeasy — a secret cocktail bar — 

opens Friday and Saturday nights. You’ll 

find the entrance off the alley behind the 

restaurant. Look for the iron owl and knock on the black door. Shh! 


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 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 

Nite Owl: A Back Alley Speakeasy 

pickled cabbage, and Pork Belly 

with jalapeno, radish and cilantro. 

An extensive Tacos menu includes 

exciting Fish, Cauliflower, Scallop, or 

Black Beans options. 

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. 

Modern Mexican 

Cuisine & Weekend 

Speakeasy 

580 Talbot Street (at Albert) 

MAPS A & B: 27 519-601-8226 

HOURS: TUES–SAT 11 am–11 pm 


closed monday 

@LosLobosLondon 

Al Fresco Dining 

Private Room Available 

Largely Small Plates Menu 

Options for All Dietary Choices 

Signature Cocktails 

“NITE OWL” Speakeasy 

Entrance off alley behind Los Lobos; 

Look for iron owl, knock on black door. 

HOURS: FRI & SAT 7 pm–2 am 

Taco Menu & More! 

Inspiring Craft Cocktails 


RESTAURANTS 



European Cuisine 

& English Beer 

Pub 

122 Carling Street (at Talbot) 

MAPS A & B: 28 519-679-9940 

MARIENBAD HOURS: 

MON–THURS 11:30 am–10 pm 

FRI & SAT 11:30 am–10:30 pm 

SUNDAY 4:30 pm–9 pm 

marienbad.ca 


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 11:30 am–1 am 

SAT 4:30 pm–1 am 

closed sunday 

Large Craft & Import Beer Selection 

Single Malt Specialists 

Live Folk Music 

Traditional Fare 

Elegant Private Rooms 

Heritage Building, c. 1854 

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 

Recently renovated Marienbad Restaurant 

still exudes 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 traditional favourites from eastern and central Europe, 

and newly introduced vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Expect 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 continents, 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. 

European-style 

Sidewalk Patio 

Chaucer’s Pub 



RESTAURANTS

Savour the Seasons! 

VETA WINE & PASTA BAR 

London’s newest dedicated to the best of seasonal cuisine, Veta Wine 

and Pasta Bar is the brainchild of successful restaurateur Chef Gino 

Parco, offering a fresh and original 

concept in an area better known 

for large generic chain operations. 

Elegant Furnishings 

The Scene 

Contemporary and stylish, the 

restaurant’s elegant design offers cozy 

booth seating in addition to comfortable 

chairs and a bright seasonal patio. 

There is a sense of intimacy in a 

spacious room with high ceilings, filled 

with natural light by day and cozily lit 

by night. A large bar area showcases 

the variety of premium and accessible 

wines available by the glass or bottle. 


Chef Gino Parco is known for preparing simple, straightforward cuisine with 

robust, tasty flavours. A master of the classics, he ensures his team embraces 

the passion and love he pours into the making of these dishes, with pasta 

made in-house and fresh ingredients. The focussed and straightforward menu 

changes seasonally, divided into four self-explanatory sections: 

• SNACKS features items such as Panko-fried Shrimp with a sweet chili Thai 

sauce and Grilled Flatbread with tapenade (olive purée) and hummus; 

• SMALL features are perfect for lunch, such as Grilled Calamari with 

a chickpea salad, virgin olive oil and fried parsley; and Risotto with 

portobello mushroom, truffle oil and parmesan shavings; 

• PASTA includes Capellini with crushed tomatoes, olive oil, chilies, arugula 

and shaved goat cheese; and Fettuccine with fresh salmon, leeks, red 

pepper and saffron cream; 

• LARGE features Roast Breast 

Chicken stuffed with goat 

cheese and herbs, with smashed 

potatoes and summer ratatouille; 

and Beef Tenderloin,seared 

and pepper-crusted with 

arugula salad, grilled red onion, 

Classic Favourites 

poached cherry tomatoes and 

horseradish cream. 

Casual Bistro 

& Wine Bar 

745 Fanshawe Park Road 

(West of Wonderland) 

MAP A: 29 519-474-1111 

LUNCH: MON–SAT 11:30 am–2 pm 

DINNER: MON–SAT 5 pm–9 pm 

SUN 5 pm–8 pm 

vetawineandpastabar.ca 

Lunch Menu 20% Off Regular Prices 

Extensive Wine Selections 

Gluten-free Pasta Available 

Spacious Seasonal Patio 


A Welcoming Wine Bar 

A Variety of Seating Options 

Spacious Seasonal Patio 

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The Heart of 

Downtown Strathroy 

THE CLOCK TOWER 

Inn | Bistro | Pub | Caterer 

Step back in time, when life moved at 

a slower pace and dining was truly an 

experience to be savoured. Steeped 

in history yet providing every modern 

convenience, The Clock Tower offers 

a gorgeous, intimate setting for your 

next culinary adventure. 



RESTAURANTS

AN INSPIRED ESCAPE 

Chef de Cuisine & Owner Mark Graham and his wife Cathy 

The Scene 

Nestled in the heart of Strathroy, The Clock Tower was built in 1889. The historic 

building has been fully restored to its former glory, and boasts a world class 

dining experience coupled with luxurious sleeping quarters. Eight guest suites 

are richly decorated 

with Victorian themes 

but include private 

baths, fireplaces, flat 

screen televisions, 

complimentary wifi 

and individual climate 

controls. Diners can 

choose a sleek bistro 

space, a traditional pub 

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or one of two seasonal 

patios. 


Owner & Executive Chef Mark Graham leads a team of highly skilled, creative 

chefs and some of the best servers in the industry. Each menu item is carefully 

crafted by the team, using only the finest quality, locally-sourced products, 

many in season from the Strathroy Farmers’ Market. An interesting wine list 

includes offerings from local Dark Horse Winery, and the craft beer list features 

Strathroy’s Rusty Wrench Brewery and Clock Tower’s own Tic Toc beer, 

brewed exclusively for the Inn by Railway City Brewing of St. Thomas. 

The menu offers a mix of updated classics to innovative daily specials, 

ranging from elevated pub fare to 5-star desserts. Recommendations include: 

• 30 Mile Salad, with locally-sourced Whole Pig pork loin, Hayters roast 

turkey breast, Pine River old white cheddar, Slegers organic greens and 

Frisa Farms hard-boiled eggs, garnished with julienne-style peppers, 

carrots, red onions and grape tomatoes; 

• Wild Game Charcuterie, bison salami, elk sausage, rabbit pâté, smoked duck 

breast & pâté foie gras 

served with artisanal 

cheese, garlic crostini 

and fresh preserves; 

• Mile High Lemon 

Meringue Pie, Chef 

Mark’s light and 

refreshing lemon chiffon 

pie topped with golden 

The Pub 

The Bistro 

meringue, garnished 

with raspberry coulis 

and fresh berries. 


Strathroy 

Inn | Bistro | 

Pub | Caterer 

71 Frank Street, Strathroy 

30 kilometres west of London 

MAP C: 30 519-245-5656 or 

519-205-1500 

HOURS: MON–FRI 11 am–close 

SAT & SUN 10 am–close 

LUNCH: $6 – $18 

Lunch: $9.50 – $34.50 

clocktower-inn.com 

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials 

• Mondays Senior Discounts 

• Amore Tuesday, for the love of Italian 

• Wednesday Pizza & Wine Special 

• Thursday 2 Can Dine for $55 

• Fish Friday Set Menu 

• Big Steaks Saturday 

• Sunday Brunch & All-you-can-eat 

Pasta & Kids Eat Free! 

Fresh Locally-Sourced Ingredients 

Innovative House-made Desserts 

The King Edward Suite 

Clock 

Tower 

Inn | Bistro | Pub | Catering 


Modern Farmhouse Cuisine, 

Old Fashioned Hospitality 

THE WINDJAMMER INN 

Exuding a warmth and ambiance only 

found in genuine heritage buildings, the 

Inn provides the perfect setting for dining 

on fresh produce from the lake and garden, 

expertly prepared and beautifully presented. 



RESTAURANTS

Chef de Cuisine & Owner Mark 

Graham and his wife Cathy 

Owner/Chef Kim Saunders 

The Scene 

A block from Port Stanley’s charming 

harbour, the Inn was built in 1854 and 

has been lovingly restored. Cozy seating 

arrangements include a vintage harvest 

table for large groups or Chef’s Tastings. In 

season, there are additional tables on the 

wraparound veranda. For overnight stays, 

the Inn has three tastefully appointed 

rooms with modern amenities and two 

separate rooms next door. 


Owner and accomplished chef Kim 

Saunders sources her ingredients from 

the large farm network in Elgin County, 

seeking local and organic, ethicallyraised 

products as much as possible. 

Saunders also grows many of her own herbs, edible flowers and heirloom 

vegetables in the gardens surrounding the Inn. 

Chef notes the menu is subject to change “at the whim of the Kitchen Spirits 

and Mother Nature!” At Brunch, expect to find a Farmer’s Breakfast of perfect 

scrambled eggs with chives, herbed home fries, bacon, farmer’s sausage & ancient 

grain toast. The Fisher’s Breakfast substitutes cornmeal-crusted perch for the 

Farmer’s meats. Try the Huevos Mildred, refried beans & cheddar in spelt tortillas 

topped with two poached eggs, avocado lime hollandaise, herby home fries and 

house-made spicy chorizo sausage. Also 

recommended are the Lake Erie Pickerel 

Cakes, panko-crusted and pan-roasted 

with baby arugula salad & lemon dill aioli 

and the Perch ’n Fries, cornmeal-dusted 

Lake Erie perch with herby home fries, 

house slaw and fabulous tartar sauce. 

Dinner starters include a CSA Salad 

with organic heritage greens or the marketinspired 

Soup of the Moment. Entrées 

could be Buttermilk-Brined & Roasted 

Breast of Duck with hunter style potato 

& yam hash, harvest vegetables, smoked 

onion & plum conserve; or Sterling Silver 

The Harvest Table and Bar 

Beef Tenderloin with “loaded” mash 

potato, market vegetables & smoked shallot 

“steak sauce.” 

Port Stanley 

Farm-to-Table 

Cuisine & Inn 

324 Smith Street, Port Stanley 

30 kilometres south of London 

MAP C: 31 519-782-4173 

DINNER: WED–SUN from 5:30 

BRUNCH: SAT & SUN 9:30 am–2 pm 

BRUNCH: $7.95 – $17 

DINNER: $14 – $34 

thewindjammerinn.com 

Over the Bridge, Before the Beach! 

Menu Changes Seasonally 

Recommended in Where to Eat in 

Canada for 10 Consecutive Years 

Gourmet Breakfast Included with 

Overnight Stays 

The “BLT” Benny 

Lake Erie Line-Caught Pickerel 

House-made Desserts from Scratch 

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Ilderton 

Tearoom & 

Casual Bistro 

13257 Ilderton Road 

8 kilometres north of London 

MAP C : 32 519-298-TEAS (8327) 

HOURS: WED & THURS 10 am–3 pm 

FRI 10 am–7:30 pm 

SAT & SUN: 10 am–2 pm 

Check website for seasonal changes 

thevillageteapot.ca 

Afternoon Tea & Lunches 

Weekend Brunch & Dinner 

Ample Street Parking 

Gluten-free & Vegetarian Options 

Kids Meals 

Catering and Bookings for Private 

Functions Available 

The 

Village 

Teapot 

Homemade Soups & Sandwiches 

Creative Seasonal Salads 

Buttery Scones with Cream & Jam 

Ilderton’s Oldest 

New Tearoom/Bistro 

THE VILLAGE TEAPOT 

Located in one of the oldest properties in Ilderton, circa 1873 and 

retaining many of its period features, The Village Teapot is a charming 

tearoom by day and a casual bistro 

in the evening. Launched in 2017 

by friends Jana Yassine and Gaynor 

Deeks (originally from the UK), their 

warm and welcoming service and 

good food prepared in-house has 

been well-received by townspeople 

and visitors alike. 

The Scene 

Quaint touches include vintage cups, 

saucers and tea services that complement 

the historic building and the wooden 

floors, tables and chairs. “We are both tea 

drinkers, sandwich makers and we know a 

good scone when we see one,” says Jana. 

She and Gaynor took their years of experience and created a place that they 

would enjoy themselves. A soothing ambiance and friendly service provides a 

welcome respite for a bite and a cuppa, a step back to a simpler time. 


Owners Jana Yassine and 

Gaynor Deeks (standing) 

Pure leaf teas come in silk pyramids, and cream tea is offered daily. Enjoy handroasted, 

French press coffee from O-Joe, 

or a cold craft beer from Cowbell or Forked 

River. Wines are available from Alton Farms 

or Dark Horse Winery. 

Popular menu items include homemade 

soups, croissants filled with in-house 

baked ham and mature cheddar, 

homemade quiches, buttery scones, 

ploughman’s lunch plates and creative 

seasonal salads. An afternoon tea platter 

is offered daily and weekend brunch 

includes a variety of Breakfast Bites. 

Vegetarian options and gluten-free and 

dietary needs can be accommodated. 

Monthly Sunday roasts at lunch, 

routinely booked out,have been extended 

to include evening service. 



RESTAURANTS

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 three 

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. 


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. 

Ingersoll 

Contemporary 

Farm-to-Table 

415 Harris Street, Ingersoll 

(at Highways 19 & 401) 

MAP C: 33 519-485-5321 or 

1-800-561-5321 

Breakfast Daily 7 am–10 am 

A la carte Lunch MON–SAT 11 am–4 pm 

Buffet TUES–SAT 11:30 am–1:30 pm 

A la carte Dinner MON–SAT 5 pm–9 pm 

3-course Dinner Tasting Menu MON–FRI 

Sunday Brunch Buffet 10:30 am–2 pm 

Sunday Prime Rib Buffet 4:30 pm–8 pm 

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 


Affordable Luxury 

Seasonally-inspired Menus 

Artisanal Charcuterie Boards 

RESTAURANTS 



Port Stanley 

Farm-to-Table 

Cuisine & 

Country Inn 

216 Joseph Street, Port Stanley 

30 kilometres South of London 

MAP C : 34 519-782-3388 

OPEN: 

7 days a week 

11:30 am–8:30 pm 

LUNCH: $7 – $20 

DINNER: $14 – $30 

kettlecreekinn.com 

Fine Dining & Pub Fare 

Gazebo & Patio Dining 

Guest Rooms & Luxury Suites with 

Whirlpools & Gas Fireplaces 

Business Meetings & Conferences 

Fresh Seasonal Cuisine 

The Sorrenti Designer Suite 

Garden Terrace and Gazebo 


Simple Elegance 

KETTLE CREEK INN 

This charming 1849 inn is conveniently located in the heart of 

picturesque Port Stanley. The Vedova family has been hands-on in 

running Kettle Creek Inn since 1983, 

providing delightful accommodation 

and incredible food. A founding 

member of “Ontario’s Finest Hotels, 

Inns & Spas,” their commitment to a 

quality experience is obvious in every 

area of the operation. 

The Scene 

The Vedovas tastefully brought the 

heritage building up to modern standards 

while retaining its traditional country inn 

ambiance, and offer ten guest rooms and 

five luxury suites. Diners can choose to 

sit in the parlour with its cozy fireplace, 

an intimate English-inspired pub, or two comfortable dining rooms, and in 

warmer weather dine amidst the fragrance and beauty of lush gardens under 

the gazebo, on the stunning garden terrace, or the inn’s front porch. 


Preparing lunch and dinner daily, the kitchen stays fresh and relevant, offering 

fine dining and more casual pub fare. Chef Rob Lampman’s menus showcase 

a commitment to ingredients that are farmed, fished or foraged locally such 

as Lake Erie perch and pickerel. The wine list features local Lake Erie North 

Shore wineries. Fine dining temptations include Coffee Crusted Goose Breast 

with carrot puree, seared torchon and kumquat preserves. For our vegetarian 

friends, we compose a Wild Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding with white 

bean purée, smoked beet 

root, toasted chick peas 

and greens. For beef 

lovers there is our Beef 

Duo — milk poached 

striploin, mushroom 

Ballantine, braised beef 

rib, carrot top pesto and 

butter bean. Signature 

dishes include a classic 

Chicken Pot Pie as well 

as Pickerel and Chips. 


RESTAURANTS


It’s a British Thing! 

THE KING EDWARD 

RESTAURANT & PUB 

Set in the rural town of Ilderton just a few kilometres north of London, 

this British-owned pub has been drawing crowds from far and wide since 

2005, when owners Rich 

(the Brit) and Deb (his 

Canadian wife) rescued 

it from closure. 13 years 

later, it’s now a family 

affair with Deb’s son 

Tyler managing day-today 

operations. 

RESTAURANTS 

Right to left, owners Rich 

and Deb, and manager Tyler 

The Scene 

The 140-year-old building 

has unique natural charm 

and atmosphere, essential 

to an authentic British pub. Original floor boards, wall boards and tin ceiling 

augment the bar, booths and fireplace to make what this a worthy destination. 

There's a cosy patio out back for summer months and lots of free street parking 

for cars, bikes and snowmobiles in the winter. Known as The Eddy to numerous 

fans, many regulars now refer to this little haven simply as The Pub. 


Pub food, yes, but on a higher scale than most. Traditional British dishes such 

as Bangers & Mash, Liver & Onions, Steak Pie and Fish, Chips & Mushy Peas 

sit alongside world cuisine such as Italian, Asian and Mexican, with vegetarian 

and vegan options. Burgers are made from 

locally-sourced meats and most items are 

created in-house from scratch. There’s a 

separate Chicken Wing Menu — with 51 

flavours! The Kid's Menu (under 12) includes 

dessert. Daily lunch and evening specials 

plus The Eddy’s famous daily soups ensures 

there is something for everyone. 

The Eddy pours Ontario craft beers and the 

best beers from the UK. Ten taps rotate great 

draughts, plus The Eddy has the longeststanding 

genuine cask-conditioned real 

Cask-conditioned 

Real Ale Hand Pump 

ale hand-pump in the area. Rich is a trained 

cellarman and cleans his own lines — frequently 

— to ensure you always get fresh, clean beer. 


Ilderton 

Casual Dining 

& English Pub 

13239 Ilderton Road, Ilderton 

8 kilometres north of London 

MAP C: 35 519-666-1991 

HOURS: SUN–TUES noon–9 pm 

WED–SAT noon–11 pm 

LUNCH: $8.95 – $11.95 

DINNER: $14.95 – $18.95 

thekingedward.com 

Traditional Pub Fare and More 

Local Micro-Brewery Ales 

10 Draught Lines 

Hand-Pulled, Cask-Conditioned Ale 

Take-Out Menu 

Free Wi-Fi 


Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials 

Fish, Chips & Mushy Peas 

Always a Variety of Great Beers 


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Taste The Difference 

Real Quality Makes! 

THE PRISTINE OLIVE TASTING BAR 

In 2012, Jamie Griffiths and his wife Clara (with son 

Reid, and daughter Ally) introduced The Pristine 

Olive to the Forest City, and for the past six years, 

fresh extra virgin olive oil has been the essence 

of their family business and the cornerstone of 

success. After five years in their original location, 

they moved on June 1, 2017 to their new, "forever" 

location on Adelaide Street North. 



RESTAURANTS

Bright and Spacious New Store! 

The Pristine Olive's 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 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: cookbooks, 

natural olive oil soap, pasta, tapenades, 

sea salts, and spreads, all made with 

the finest ingredients. Watch their 

website, Facebook and Instagram 

pages for exciting updates in 2019, as 

there are many new ideas and projects 

on the go. #wherefreshmatters 

Olive Oil & 

Balsamic Vinegar 

Tasting Bar 

884 Adelaide St. North (at Grosvenor) 

MAP A: 36 519-433-4444 

MON–FRI: 10 am–5:30 pm 

SATURDAY: 10 am–5 pm 

closed sunday 

thepristineolive.ca 

Extra virgin olive oils and balsamic 

vinegars: $13.95–$34.95 

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 


Over 60 Oil and Vinegar Flavours 

Sample Pack Options 

Convenient New Location! 

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & SERVICES 



The Deliciously Healthy 

Veg-Friendly Bakery 

THE BOOMBOX BAKESHOP 

Taking the cupcake and its kin to the next 

level, The Boombox Bakeshop is one of 

the gems of London’s Old East Village. 

Creativity is expressed in every corner 

and in every deliciously decadent bite. 



RESTAURANTS

Veg-Friendly 

Bakery & Cafe 

520 Adelaide St. North (at Princess) 

MAP A: 37 519-488-0384 

TUES–FRI: 9:30 am–5:30 pm 


closed sunday & monday 

theboomboxbakeshop.com 

Vegan & Gluten-free Vegan 

cupcakes, cookies and treats 

Fresh baking every day, with 

seasonal surprises every week 

Eat-in or Take-Away 

Special Orders Available 

The Scene 

The charming shop features a comfy seating area to enjoy a treat and a cup of 

excellent coffee. Unique music-themed decor extends to a record “swap and 

drop” for fellow music enthusiasts. 

An enticing array of the day’s 

baking is displayed for takeaway 

orders, in cutely designed 

“boombox” boxes. 

Highlights 

The veg-friendly bakery and 

cafe specializes in vegan goods 

and gluten-free vegan goods, 

ranging from their signature 

Tarts, Turnovers, Bars, 

Cookies & More 

cupcakes to popovers, cookies, 

cakes, mini pies and other 

delightful seasonal surprises. 

“We are also all about supporting local,” notes Owner Alexandra Connon, 

who has combined her love of baking and 

music in the shop. “Whether this means 

supporting local bands or sourcing our 

fresh organic produce from local farmers 

and distributors. Even our coffee is roasted 

locally and specially blended for the shop. 

Owner Alexandra Connon 

Locally Roasted Coffee 

Order Your Special Occasion 

Cakes and Cupcakes 


This is a small batch bakery 

where every thing is baked daily. 

Not all flavours on the extensive 

online menu are available every 

day, but can be ordered. Similarly 

by order, amazing Special Occasion 

Cakes & Cupcakes — “classical” 

or “funky” — are available. 


New Creations Every Week 


Custom Bakery 

275 Wharncliffe Road N. (at Oxford) 

MAP A : 38 519-433-CAKE (2253) 

HOURS: MON–FRI 11 am–7 pm 


SUNDAY: 11 am–4 pm 

heycupcake.ca 

Walk-In Orders Available 


Custom Orders for Unique Cupcakes, 

Cakes & Cookies 

Delivery Service Available 

The ORIGINAL London Cakery 

Custom Cake & Matching Cupcake 

Unique Cookies 

Delicious Bites 

of Creativity 

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! 


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. 

Gluten-free options are available, and food 

restrictions or allergies, including peanut, may 

be accommodated, but please call to inquire. 

Krista Trollope 

Walk-In Orders Available 

Custom Cakes, 

Cupcakes & Cookies 

72 London’s Local Flavour localflavour.ca SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & SERVICES

London’s Destination 

For Food Lovers 

Kitchen Shop 


MAPS A & B: 39 519-645-1335 

MON–FRI: 9:30 am–6 pm 


jillstable.ca 

Superior Kitchenware 

Unique Specialty Foods 

Outstanding Selection of Oils & Vinegars 

Cooking Classes for All Levels 

Proprietor Jill Wilcox 

JILL’S TABLE 

With over 19 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. 

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 and Emile Henry; as well as many Canadian 

made items, including The Garlic Box products, 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 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 

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NORTH MOORE 

CATERING Co. 

Jess Jazey-Spoelstra’s North Moore Catering 

has established a sterling reputation among 

London’s premier caterers, recognized for 

world-class cuisine and flawless delivery. 

A collaborative approach to food planning 

ensures custom menus to appeal to diverse 

food preferences, tastes and dietary restrictions. 

Dedicated to quality and freshness, 

all food is prepared on-site at your venue, 

meticulously prepared and exquisitely plated 

Jess Jazey-Spoelstra 

by talented chefs. Trusted suppliers and venue partners’ work together 

to ensure that your guests receive the best culinary experience possible. 

Event Planning 

Whether planning a corporate 

retreat, entertaining clients at 

an intimate dinner meeting, or 

holding an AGM for hundreds, 

North Moore Catering has the 

experienced, attentive and 

professional staff to carry out 

your event with ease and finesse. 

Make the occasion one that your 

guests will thoroughly enjoy and remember fondly. 

Wedding Specialists 

North Moore’s signature specialty is delivering exceptional and innovative 

wedding celebrations. They love working with couples to design the day of their 

dreams with a personalized 

plan, from seated four-course 

meals to creative Marche 

food stations or passed hors 

d’oeuvres. Beyond the food, 

they provide event services 

from floral, floor planning, 

logistics, rentals, and decor 

to make your event both 

memorable and stress-free. 

Caterer & 

Event Planner 

449 Wharncliffe Rd S (N of Baseline) 

MAP B: 40 519-850-5111 

northmoore.ca 

Corporate & Private Catering 

Elegant, Inspired Weddings 

Professional & Approachable 

Dedicated to Food Quality 

Executive Chef Jeff Fortner 

Corporate & Private Catering 

Dedicated to Food Quality 




Plympton-Wyoming 

Winery 

5547 Aberarder Line, 

Plympton-Wyoming 

65 kilometres West of London 

MAP C: 41 519-899-2479) 

May–October, WED–SUN noon–6 pm 

Nov–April, FRI–SUN noon–6 pm 

Or by appointment. 

Pizza oven hours vary. See website. 

altonfarmsestatewinery.com 

Most Wines are Ontario VQA 

Tasting Room & Tours Available 

Seasonal Patio & Wood-fired Pizza Oven 

Exclusive Wine Club 

Wednesday Evening Dinners 

Follow on FB for Special Events 

Available for Private Events 

Trails for Hiking & Cross Country Skiing 

Sustainable Farm Practices 

Wide Variety of Local VQA Wines 

Welcoming Tasting Room 

Pioneers of 

Huron Shores 

ALTON FARMS 

ESTATE WINERY 

Family-owned and operated by husband and wife team 

Marc Alton and Anne Kurtz-Alton, Alton Farms Estate 

Winery recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. Literally 

pioneers in Ontario’s newest emerging wine region of 

Huron Shores, Marc and Anne have handcrafted excellent 

wines with taste and quality their primary focus. Most 

have received the coveted VQA Ontario status. 

The Scene 

There is a strong commitment to using sustainable farm practices 

on the 90-acre property, with six acres of producing vines. This 

includes extensive composting and a herd of Shetland sheep and 

lambs who eat the ground cover between the rows of vines, and 

fertilize the soil. The winery utilizes a century-old wooden drive shed, 

and the welcoming and warm tasting room and a retail store are 

located downstairs in the family home. 

A summer patio features a wood-fired 

pizza oven, and the grounds are 

home to a number of special events, 

including a harvest time Grape Stomp! 

Highlights 

A former engineer, Marc is a self-taught 

winemaker and grape grower who is 

New Look, Same 

Great Wines 

learning, adapting, and challenging 

traditional winemaking practices. He 

Anne Kurtz-Alton & Marc Alton 

is willing to experiment and every year he handcrafts 13–17 exceptional wines, 

ranging from traditional Chardonnay and Bordeaux blends, to unique blends 

including new hybrids such as Frontenac. An exclusive Wine Club is available 

for the curious and devotees. Follow 

on social media to keep up with events 

held throughout the year to sample 

the wines, including Wine Tastings & 

Pairings, Grape Stomp, Weinfest, and 

Wine Wednesday Dinners featuring 

top local chefs. Their wines are available 

at many restaurants, select LCBOs 

and at farmers’ markets in London, 

Bayfield, Sarnia and Point Edward. 

76 London’s Local Flavour localflavour.ca CRAFT BEER & WINE

SECTION 3 

Local Craft Beer & Wine 


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 Medal-winning Toboggan 

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

flight in-house or take some home with you. 



RESTAURANTS

London 

Craft Brewery, 

Farm-to-Table 

Pub & Retail 

Beer Store 

585 Richmond Street (at Central) 

MAPS A & B: 42 519-433-BEER (2337) 

OPEN: SUN–WED 12 noon–10 pm 

THURS 12 noon–11 pm 

FRI & SAT 12 noon–1 am 

RETAIL BEER STORE HOURS: 

MON–SUN, 12 noon–11 pm 

LUNCH: $8– $15 

DINNER: $15 – $30 

tobogganbrewingcompany.com 

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 beers on tap 

— flanks the opposite 

wall, with flat screen 

TVs behind it, and a 

Gourmet sandwiches with house-smoked meats 

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 Beef Brisket. 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 gluten-free soft corn tortillas; 

• Small Plates Pub 

Fare, perfect for 

sharing, such as Pot 

Stickers or freshcut 

shoestring 

Frites served with 

roasted garlic 

mayo, ketchup and 

sriracha aioli; 

• Cheese & 

Charcuterie 

Boards, featuring 

local producers. 

10 Different Toboggan Craft Beers 

& Seasonal Small-Batch Specials 

Two Toboggan Craft Ciders on Tap 

Vegetarian & Gluten-free Options 

Beer Store Open Daily, incl. Holidays, 

for take-home beer & supplies 

Assorted Tasting Flights 

Thin-crust Neapolitan Pizzas 

A Variety of Fresh Salads 

RESTAURANTS 



Ask for Anderson 

ANDERSON CRAFT ALES 

Fully independent and family-run, 

Anderson Craft Ales takes pride in 

crafting small batch, handcrafted, 

premium beers without compromise. 

Under Brewmaster Gavin Anderson 

(centre) and his crew’s rigourous 

watch, and reliance on Canadiangrown 

barley, North American hops, 

crisp clean water and yeast, comes 

top-quality award-winning beer. 



RESTAURANTS

Tasting Flights 

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 and game area 

The Anderson Family 

on the second floor that 

overlooks the gleaming 

tanks and brewing process, 

and an inviting seasonal 

patio. Food trucks visit on 

Friday nights, or they host a 

restaurant pop-up, so that 

you can get your munch on! 

The brewery is already a 

strong community force and 

recently celebrated its second 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.” 

Highlights 

Anderson IPA (pleasantly hoppy, stronger) and 

Anderson Amber (ruby red, maltier, lighter) 

were the first two beers launched, and quickly 

established a following. Cream Ale (strawcoloured, 

unfiltered), Brown (toasty, chocolate 

and espresso notes), Stout (coffee and chocolate 

notes, stronger) and a quarterly seasonal (Winter 

was a spiced ale, Spring was a dark lager, 

Summer a session IPA and Autumn a märzen) round out a core of six flagship 

beers. A 2017 expansion to 

the Anderson draft system 

allowed them to have 

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 

Award-Winning Beers 

Growlers & Howlers 

number of bars and 

restaurants. 

London 

Craft Brewery 

1030 Elias Street (East of Dorinda) 

MAP A: 43 548-888-ALES (2537) 

HOURS: WED–SAT 11 am–9 pm 

SUNDAY 12 noon–5 pm 

andersoncraftales.ca 


Retail Store with Fun Swag and 

Growlers & Cans To Go 

Beer Flights and Tours Available 

Friendly Bar & Indoor Seating 


Group-Friendly Social Space overlooking 

the brewery 

Friendly Bar/Retail 

Second Floor Brewery View 

A Quality Canadian-Built Brewery 

CRAFT BEER & WINE 

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St. Thomas 

Craft Brewery, 

Tap Room & 

Retail Store 

130 Edward Street, St. Thomas 

25 kilometres South of London 

MAP C: 44 519-631-1881 

HOURS: MON–WED 11 am–8 pm 

THURS & FRI 11 am–9 pm 



railwaycitybrewing.com 

Small-batch Craft Brewing Since 2008 

Retail Store with Growlers, Bottles 

& Cans to Go 


Welcoming Taproom & Indoor Seating 

Established in 2008 

Seasonals & Limited Edition Beers 

Brewery Tours & Tastings 

Fresh AN INSPIRED All ESCAPE 

Natural 

Beers 

RAILWAY CITY 

BREWING Co. 

Established in 2008, the brewery takes its 

name from St. Thomas’ extensive railway 

history. Heritage is important to the town, and 

Railway City Brewing is proud to celebrate that 

through their beer names and by supporting 

cultural initiatives within the community. 

The Scene 

Railway City’s brewing operation features a 

20-hectoliter system comprised of a kettle, mash 

tun, hot liquor tank, and a number of 10, 20 & 40HL 

fermentators and conditioning tanks. A welcoming 

taproom provides the perfect spot to grab a bite 

and try new releases and your favourites with 

other beer fans. A retail store offers the best selection of cold beer, including 

limited releases, as well as fun brewery swag such as T-shirts and glassware. 

Highlights 

Railway City Brewing Co. has won numerous awards and medals turning Ontariogrown 

grains and hops into small-batch craft beers. After ten years in business, 

each offering is still crafted the same way, using only the finest ingredients, with 

no artificial adjuncts or preservatives, and never dulled through pasteurization. 

These uncompromising standards complement environmentally sustainable 

practices, such as dispensing refillable glass growlers and donating spent grains 

to local farmers for livestock feed. 

Besides popular brews such as the Dead 

Elephant IPA (inspired by Jumbo the elephant, 

in turn inspiring the release of Double 

Dead Elephant every autumn, brewed with 

twice the hops), Crew Premium Lager, The 

Witty Traveller and Black Coal Stout, the 

company also concocts seasonal beers, such 

as Orange Creamsic Ale and Cranberry 

Festive Lager. Watch for interesting one-offs, 

including the Barrel Reserve Series, barrelaged, 

limited release brews. Ultimately, taste 

for yourself. Staff would love to show you 

around and demonstrate the brewing process. 

Samples are encouraged with every tour! 

A tribute to Jumbo, a 

historic St. Thomas icon 

Cask-conditioned 

Real Ale Hand Pump 

82 London’s Local Flavour localflavour.ca CRAFT BEER & WINE


Craft Beer 

that Rings True 

COWBELL BREWING Co. 

This destination craft brewery is a true showstopper. Opened in 2017, 

it has garnered rave reviews for its family-friendly and ecologicallysustainable 

farm 

setting, stunning 

architecture, local 

farm-to-table menu 

choices, and impressive 

range of great 

craft beers. 

The Scene 

Cowbell Kitchen Restaurant 

Take a guided or 

self-guided tour and 

enjoy unobstructed 

views of almost everything, including the state-of-the-art brewhouse. The 

26,000-square-foot venue also features a restaurant and taproom, with indoor 

and outdoor seating and unique event and private dining rooms. The restaurant 

sits in the centre of the expansive stone and wood barn-style facility. Other 

elements include an open kitchen, a stone fireplace, a wood-fired pizza oven 

and an enormous screen for special events. A retail space sells beer in cans, 

growlers and kegs, as well as T-shirts, maple syrup and coffee. 

Highlights 

Guests in Doc’s Bar sit directly in front of the elevated Cowbell brewhouse — 

an outstanding vantage point served by 30 taps. Cowbell creates exceptional 

beer recipes using highest quality, globally-sourced ingredients. Beers on offer 

include six stalwart Founders’ Series beers: a 

Country Kolsch, a West Coast Red Ale, a New 

World Hefeweizen, an IPA, a Nitro Oatmeal 

Stout, and a Honey Brown Ale. Brewmaster 

Stephen Rich and his team further express 

courage and creativity with a Renegade Series 

of seasonal limited release offerings such as 

an Amber Belgian Rye Peppercorn IPA. 

The restaurant at Cowbell Brewing is about 

fresh, local, and fun. The Cowbell team works 

with like-minded local producers to create 

delicious appetizers, shared plates, burgers, 

wood-fired pizza and house-made desserts. 

Recommendations include the Hillside Lamb 

Inspired Architecture 

Burger, served with olive tapenade, goat 

cheese, arugula, and Cowbell dressing. 

Blyth 

Craft Brewery 

& Local Farmto-Table 

Dining 

40035 Blyth Rd, Blyth 

90 kilometres North of London 

MAP C: 45 844-523-4724 

HOURS: SUN–THURS 11 am–9 pm 

FRI & SAT 11 am–11 pm 

cowbellbrewing.com 

World’s First Closed-Loop Brewery 

First Carbon Neutral Brewery in 

North America 


Retail Store with Brewery Swag, Local 

Products, Growlers & Cans To Go 



Enjoy Delicious Food & Beer 

Meet the Founders! 

Brewing Great Beer 

CRAFT BEER & WINE 

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SECTION 4 

Farmers’ Markets 

84

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. 

Traditions 

Old and New 

Gourmet, artisanal and 

wholesome, farm-fresh 

quality can be found 

daily. 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 (Chris’ Country Cuts and Mark’s Fine 

Meats), ethnic foods (a long list!), the largest assortment of cheese (thanks to 

Glenda Smith) in Southwestern Ontario, confectionery, chocolatiers, marketroasted 

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. 

Outdoor Farmers’ Market 

On Thursdays (May–October) and Saturdays (May–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 

Farmers’ Market 


MAPS A & B: 46 519-439-3921 

OPEN: MON–FRI 8 am–7 pm 


SUNDAY: 11 am–4 pm 

coventmarket.com 

Underground Parking 


In the Market Square 

HOURS: THURSDAY 4 pm–7 pm 

May to October 


May to December 

Winter Indoor Farmers’ Market 

Upstairs on the Mezzanine 

HOURS: SATURDAY 9 am–1 pm 

January 12 – March 30 

The original market building and 

square, by Paul Peel, 1883 

Covent Garden Market and 

Square was rebuilt in 1999 

FARMERS’ MARKETS 



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 Coordinator, 

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. 

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, January–March and May–September. 

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. 

From May through October, Thursdays feature an 

Outdoor Night Market, from 4:00pm–7:00pm. 

From January 12–March 30, the Farmers’ Market 

moves indoors, upstairs on the Mezzanine, 

Saturdays 9am – 1pm. 

MARKET LANE 

UPSTAIRS: The Tea Haus 

KING STREET 

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MONDAY — FRIDAY 

MARKET HOURS 

8–7 

SATURDAY 

SUNDAY 

8–6 11–4 

MAP B 


Thursdays 4pm–7pm 

May through October 

Saturdays 8am–1pm 

May through December 



ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 

Project Team 

Bryan Lavery, Stacey McDonald, Terry-Lynn “TL” Sim, 

Chris McDonell & Steve Grimes 

Writer at Large 

Bryan Lavery wrote most of 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, and people shots for 

The River Room and Craft Farmacy. www.alieskarobles.com 

Phong Tran took the photos for Reverie for the Lavery 

Culinary Group. www.laveryculinarygroup.com 

Thanks to many of the businesses involved for providing 

additional images for this guide. 

Our Cover: This inspiring dessert image is from Black 

Trumpet, photographed by David Higbee. 

Appreciation 

Thanks for the assistance and support from the following 

people and organizations: Bob Usher and Amy Shackleton 

from Covent Garden Market; Janette MacDonald and 

Andrew Sercombe from Downtown London; Chris Pinelli 

from Lexus of London; Zul Karmali from Hotel Metro; 

Cecilia Buy from Eatdrink and Sue Gordon. 

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• Chris’ Country Cuts 

• Cucina Italiana 

• Doris Family Produce 

• Glenda’s 

• Hasbeans 

• Havaris Produce 

• Hot Oven 

• International Bakery 

• Kleiber’s Delicatessen 

• Mark’s Fine Meats 

• Nate’s Shawarma 

• New Delhi Deli 

• Olive R Twists 

• Petit Paris 

• Rice Box 

• Sacred Earth Whole Food 

• Sebastian’s 

• Seoul Seafood Shoppe 

• Smith Cheese Inc 

MONDAY — FRIDAY 

8–7 

MARKET HOURS 

SATURDAY 

• Snack ‘n Bake 

• Tanakaya 

• Taylor Sue’s 

• Thai Delight 

• The Chocolate Factory 

• The Coop Rotisserie 

SUNDAY 

8–6 11–4 

• The Ice Cream Bowl 

• The Little Red Roaster 

• The Piping Kettle Soup Co. 

• The Salad Bowl 

• The Tea Haus 

• Waldo’s Bistro on King 



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