5 must-visit Prince Edward County eating places 

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Famend for its wineries, mattress and breakfasts, and breathtaking seashores at Sandbanks Provincial Park, Ontario’s Prince Edward County can also be residence to an unlimited array of top-notch eating places. Simply two and a half hours northeast of Toronto, “the County”—because it’s affectionately recognized—has developed right into a foodie sizzling spot, rewarding culinary connoisseurs with an ever-growing record of informal eateries, quirky cafés and positive eating locations serving up tasty native and worldwide delicacies.

Whether or not you’re searching for an enormous sit-down meal after a day of antiquing or only a fast chew between wine tastings, these 5 distinctive institutions are certain to fulfill your cravings. And for an much more rewarding go to to the County? Use your Scotiabank^®* Gold American Express^® Card at these eating places to earn 5 Scene+™ factors for each CDN$1 spent on eating—and earn rewards quicker to prepare on your subsequent journey!

Creekside Café 

280 Wellington Fundamental St., creeksidepec.com 

Begin your day by settling into one of many mismatched chairs at this charming breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. Opened in 2022, Creekside’s small-but-mighty menu is full of easy, delectable classics crafted by chef Remi Parron—from hearty burgers, bennies and bacon-and-egg plates with all of the fixin’s, to pillowy Dutch infants and waffles topped with Chantilly cream for friends with a candy tooth. Open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays to Tuesdays, Creekside is the place to go for brunchtime mimosas and cocktails (attempt the Tequila + Jalapeño Caesar for somewhat kick). And for those who choose to convey a few of Creekside’s meals again residence with you, you’re in luck: additionally they promote a rotating assortment of pre-made, ready-to-serve entrées—together with belly-warming, cold-weather fare akin to pastas, meatloaves, curries and fried hen.

Flame + Smith 

106 Bloomfield Fundamental St., flameandsmith.com

Given its identify, it’s no shock that “meals cooked over fireplace” is the ethos of this sustainably minded, farm-to-table, positive eating eatery. Featured on the Meals Community’s Huge Meals Bucket Record, Flame (because it’s recognized domestically) has ambiance and historical past baked into each nook, from the wood-beam ceilings to the blacksmith-forged instruments adorning the fireside. Co-owners Hidde and Sarah Zomer remodeled a 120-year-old former dairy into a comfortable and welcoming area, the place diners can savour burgundy escargots, steak + frites and grilled seabass, or simply chow down on a crowd-pleasing basic cheeseburger. With elements sourced from native farmers, the menu additionally options vegan and vegetarian choices, together with the Mediterranean flatbread, topped with pit-fired baba ghanoush, goat cheese and piquillo peppers. And for those who’re not sure about what to order from the expansive wine record, fret not: Flame’s sommelier is readily available to suggest the right pairing.

La Condesa

298 Wellington Fundamental St., lacondesarestaurant.com 

Chef, proprietor and Mexican expat Samantha Valdivia launched this taqueria as a manner of celebrating the delicacies and tradition of her native nation. One other Huge Meals Bucket Record cease, and an excellent place to rack up Scene+™ factors together with your Scotiabank^®* Gold American Express^® Card, Valdivia’s vibrant cocina focuses on Mexican small plates infused with conventional tastes and textures. Beverage director Matthew Gilsenan additionally crafts tequila- and mezcal-based cocktails to enhance the fabulous meals. La Condesa’s menu boasts quite a lot of acquainted faves, from tasty tostadas (attempt the octopus and chorizo, or the black-bean-based veggie possibility), tacos, flautas and chili- and Cotija-topped street-style corn to luscious tres leches cake for dessert. In the event you arrive and the restaurant is full, merely be a part of the digital waitlist remotely to snag your spot within the queue.

Midtown Brewing Firm 

266 Wellington Fundamental St., midtownbrewingcompany.com 

What was as soon as an deserted meat-packing manufacturing unit has change into a heat, inviting gathering place for locals and out-of-towners alike. Co-founded by Paul Lees (who’s been brewing beer since he was a teen!) and Mark Andrewsky, Wellington’s first brewpub is open 364 days a 12 months (closed solely on Christmas Day) and is the best spot for seasonal small-batch faucets, together with a broad choice of beers, wines and ciders from across the County—and the globe. Attempt the Midtown Dry Irish Stout, with its notes of chocolate and low, or sip the Limoncello-infused Nonna’s Yard Spritz for a refreshing style of summer season all 12 months lengthy. Midtown’s full kitchen ensures there are many burgers, fries, snacks and wood-fired pizzas to accompany their libations, and the on-site farmer’s market and retail retailer imply friends also can replenish earlier than heading out. Tip: this can be a walk-in–solely institution, the place reservations aren’t accepted, so arrive early.

 

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Sujeo 

104-172 Picton Fundamental St., instagram.com/sujeo_koreanrestaurant 

“Sujeo” is the Korean phrase for the set of utensils used to eat, and also you’ll want them to dig into the yummy home-style Korean dishes—served with scratch-made sauces—at this fashionable eatery, which has provided takeout since 2020 and added dine-in service in 2022. Genuine Korean fare akin to bibimbap, bulgogi, kimchi, gimbap (fish cake), mandu-guk (pork-dumpling soup) and galbi (beef brief ribs with greens) are the celebrities of the menu right here, as are the must-try handmade dumplings. And to heat up on a cold day, the particular spicy fried udon noodles—with beef, pork, seafood or tofu—are positive to do the trick. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesdays via Saturdays, Sujeo additionally sells imported Korean snacks and drinks (together with seaweed chips and sake-based carbonated “jelly pictures”) to enhance any order. Mokja!