Restaurant PARTNERS
We are now gathering an exciting selection of Restaurants, Wineries, Brewers and Suppliers for our 2025 Lakeside event.
Most of the restaurants that have been supporting us are independent operators who are giving their time, tastings and staff to support our local fundraising efforts. Our success is completely dependent of their support and participation.
Here are our restaurant and food service partners this year. Check back, there will be more exciting and international flavours to come.
our 2025 partners
Restaurants
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Bagel Barn
Here at Bagel Barn, where freshness meets flavour! At our upcoming event, delight in a selection of our freshly baked bagels, crafted with care and quality. Each bagel is perfectly paired with our homemade cream cheeses, made in-store for a truly authentic taste. Join us for a sneak peek and experience the deliciousness that awaits at Bagel Barn — a true bagel lover's paradise.
BARDŌ
BARDO offers delicious, fresh food made from scratch. Here you will find elevated comfort food inspired by seasonal ingredients and strengthened by our network of trusted partners. We believe in using local and seasonal ingredients whenever possible, and our guests can appreciate and taste the difference. Good Ingredients Matter® is the bottom line.
Chop Steakhouse & Bar
Our menus are inspired by the communities in which we make them.
We don't just love food, we live it.
The culmination of more than fifteen years of experience serving our communities, Chop offers handcrafted cuisine, signature cocktails, and enlightened hospitality. Enjoyed by guests at 17 locations across Canada.
Christy's Gourmet Gifts
Established in 2002 Christy's Gourmet is a family run chocolate and sweets boutique, located in Burlington, Ontario. All of our products are lovingly created in small batches to maintain their artisanal quality. Home of our famous Christy's Crunch!
Di Mario’s Trattoria
Di Mario’s is a landmark Italian restaurant nestled in the core of Burlington for over 25 years that serves up classic and unique dishes renowned for years for their traditional and flavourful authenticity.
The menu provides classic favourites and daily features by our chef from the heart of Italy that can be paired with one of the distinguished wines now available from an extensive, curated wine list.
You will be charmed by the warm and modern décor and attentive service in this contemporary version of your favourite Italian restaurant.
Hola Café & Market
Hola Café & Market is an intimate Latin-inspired café offering natural, handcrafted food and beverages. We specialize in upscale catering, corporate events, and wholesale distribution of our signature products. Designed for solo moments and meaningful gatherings!
Industria Pizzeria + Bar
Enjoy the very best of Italian food and a finely catered selection of wines and cocktails. We are a place where everybody knows your name and where family and friends choose to meet for special occasions. We are well-known for the quality and generosity of our plates – you will never leave with an empty stomach!
Kawartha Dairy Ltd.
Canadian family owner and operated company since 1937 serving premium Ice Cream made the traditional way with fresh milk and fresh cream from local farms.
Paradiso Restaurant
Paradiso has been at the heart of the downtown core for over 20 years and we are always trying to push ourselves to deliver a great experience. We make everything in house and try everyday to be the leaders of great food and service.
Pepperwood Bistro, Brewery & Catering
Pepperwood is a highly visible and busy restaurant located along the very popular Burlington waterfront. Our focus is offering a wide variety of micro and craft beers, a large wine list and cocktail menu paired with bistro-inspired cuisine. Enjoy the scenery on one of Burlington's largest lakeside patios. We offer lunch dinner and weekend brunch menus. For larger groups, our private dining rooms and separate areas can accommodate all your special occasion requirements. Prix Fixe menu options are available for lunch and dinner groups. Takeout available including alcoholic beverages. We'll be offering Shrimp & Soba Noodle Salad.
Pintoh
You might remember us as part of the My Thai restaurant group in Burlington, but we’ve since broken off and rebranded ourselves as Pintoh. We’re now located in the heart of downtown Hamilton and we’re here to bring you the real deal when it comes to Thai cuisine.
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LOVE LOCAL®
We love local® and want to celebrate the greatness in food, wine, spirits, art, and entertainment within our radius.
We’re thrilled to be located within Hess Village, in Hamilton with a vibrant social centre featuring cobblestone streets and historical charm, and beautiful Brant Street in Burlington.
Our goal is to re-introduce our Guests to an era where food and drink are masterfully prepared by a team passionate about cooking with service that aims to please. We believe in supporting 100km produce partners and always prepare our food with respect, using the highest quality farm fresh products, naturally grown seasonal vegetables and locally baked goods made in house by our Pastry Chefs.
Rapscallion & Co
Rapscallion & Co. is a mischievous and vibrant part of Hamilton’s restaurant scene, dedicated to offering the city’s culinary connoisseurs a full nose-to-tail experience. They offer a shareable, meaty and creative menu in a laid-back setting. Their skilled and passionate chefs do it all, whether it’s curing, salting, boning, stuffing, wrapping, charring, braising, or just leaving the meat raw.
While they love meat more than some people love their firstborn, they are always happy to accommodate those who don’t. Vegetarians and vegans are always welcome, options available by request.
Henry’s on James
Henry's on James a hidden gem in Hamilton — part intimate restaurant, part live music venue. Featuring jazz, tableside carved prime rib and an artistic collection of cocktails. Members enjoy special perks.
Rayhoon Persian Eatery
Follow any of the winding cobblestone pathways of Burlington's Village Square and you will find your way to Rayhoon Persian Eatery nestled at the centre.
Rayhoon derives its name from the Persian word for Basil, an important herb in Persian Cuisine.
In our menu you will find a mouth-watering selection of dishes that are aimed to please, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Risposta Bistro
Risposta Ristorante offers authentic Italian Food with a Mediterranean flavour prepared in the old fashioned way, as has been done in our hometown in Italy since the late 1800s.
Sakai Japanese and Korean Restaurant
Authentic Japanese and Korean cuisine and only the finest and freshest is used in hand crafted sushi and sashimi. A wonderful community supporter!
We'll be offering various rolls and nigiri sushi.
Saving Thyme Patisserie & Bistro
We believe that nothing can stand in the way of a team of people who are enthusiastically committed to accomplishing something great. Our story started in 2012 in a tiny basement apartment catering with one burner and a mini convection oven. Armed with little more than an unwavering commitment to create amazing, genuine food presented beautifully and without embellishment we have grown into an incredible team serving hundreds of thousands of wonderful patrons every year in our restaurant, at our patisserie, and in their homes.
Scaddabush Burlington
SCADDABUSH is Italian slang for “a little bit of everything”. And with our social sized dishes (perfect for sharing) you can certainly try a little bit of everything. Our kitchen style tables set the stage for classic Italian hospitality and authentic Italian food. Friends and family alike feel at home in our spirited, unpretentious atmosphere
Son of a Peach Pizzeria
Pizza and an inviting atmosphere in the heart of Downtown Burlington? Son of a Peach is the place to be. Just steps from the lake and tucked in the charming Village Square, this award-winning, family-owned pizzeria is driven by passion—and led by a Chef of the Year, Bart Nadherny. Every bite showcases their dedication to hand crafted quality, bold creativity and emphasis on only the finest ingredients.
Squires Gastro Pub
Squires is a quintessential British pub nestled in the heart of Burlington, offering everyone a warm and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of the traditional pubs. At Squires, we seamlessly combine the charm of a British pub with the vibrant spirit of Burlington and spice of Indian food. Our story began with a passion for bringing people together over a pint of beer and hearty food. Today, we carry forward that legacy by serving our customers with the same warmth and hospitality that we did on our very first day.
Our team is a group of passionate individuals who strive to bring you the best of British and Indian cuisine. From our chefs to our servers, everyone at Squires is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable experience. We take pride in our services and always go the extra mile to make your visit special.
The Olive Oil Dispensary
Exceptional Quality and Purity is what you will find when you taste The Olive Oil Dispensary's products.
Our Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars are 100% pure, with no additives, preservatives, colorings, or sugars.
We will be offering an Interactive Tasting Experience for all of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic vinegars that we will be showcasing Lakeside A La Carte 2025
Come by to taste our premium products and also discover the amazing health benefits Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil offers. One wonderful health benefit is the anti-inflammatory properties of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and its ability to improve cholesterol levels and heart health.
WINERIES
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Colio Estate Wines
Since opening its doors in 1980, Colio Estate Wines has won over 400 awards in competitions around the globe. Today you can enjoy the rewards of the hard work and craftsmanship that go into every bottle of our Colio wines. We continue to make expressive, refreshing white wines from our vineyards, planted with the likes of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling. We have also built a remarkable reputation for varietals and sound red wines from our extensive plantings of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
Henry of Pelham
One thing unites every VQA wine produced by Henry of Pelham: the land. Our family has lived on it for generations, and our vines have been putting down deep roots for decades. Every bottle captures this unique connection to our corner of Niagara. Not just good wine—beautiful wine.
Meldville Wines
Meldville Wines is a virtual winery, specializing in small batch, limited edition wines created by renowned winemaker, Derek Barnett. These First Edition wines are made with little intervention and are crafted in a time honoured way, allowing the vines to tell their own story.
Peller Estates
Our winery is a special place, where Winemaker Katie Dickieson and Winery Chef and CityLine personality Jason Parsons work together to create Canada's most innovative wine and food experiences. It’s a place where people come to awaken their palate by celebrating and learning about the many nuances of wine: growing and tasting, pairing and serving, buying and cellaring.
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
Located on the shores of Lake Erie North Shore wine region, Ontario's only beachfront Winery invites visitors to indulge in wine tastings and light fare amidst stunning surroundings. Boasting picturesque buildings, patios, gardens, ponds, and direct access to beachfront; it's a memorable place to enjoy good company.
The winery produces a wide range of wines under the expertise of founding Winemaker Tanya Mitchell. Find our wines at LCBO stores and restaurants province-wide.
Strewn
Located outside of the Old Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Strewn is a very special destination. Discover award winning VQA wines, a knowledgeable and friendly staff, and monthly wine education events. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the restaurant, or participate in a hands-on cooking class at Canada’s only winery cooking school.
Beer, Liquor & Other
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