Orillia & Lake Country is quickly becoming the culinary capitol of cottage country, with unique dining experiences focused on sustainable food tourism, summer’s harvest season is blooming with flavourful options.
Local chefs have been hard at work, collaborating with local producers and preparing specialized seasonal menus, ensuring not only the freshest of flavours, but also encouraging a sustainable movement supporting local farms directly.
Visitors have the opportunity to be at the table for special dining events and seasonal menus. Check out these events and restaurants not to be missed!
Summer on the Farm at The Ktchn
August 10, The Braestone Farm, Oro-Medonte
Enjoy a prix fixe menu and take in the summer season at this special event, served on the beautiful backdrop of the Braestone Farm. Menu and Pairings brought to you by Chef Sam Vance.
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5 Course Vegetarian Menu at Eclectic Cafe
Eclectic Cafe, Orillia
Dates: TBA
Join Chefs Melanie and Sarah Jane on a culinary journey for a special 5 course vegetarian menu inspired by local farmers.
Eclectic Cafe believes that using high quality local ingredients picked at their freshest make for the best tasting dishes. It’s about building relationships and celebrating locally grown and produced goods. Supporting Orillia area local farmers and producers allow us the opportunity to know where our food comes from, it invests local money back into the community, and has shown to reduce our environmental impact. Eclectic Cafe is proud to be an Orillia restaurant & caterer who supports the hard working & talented farmers.
Seating for this event will be limited to 50 people, stay tuned for dates and tickets!
Contact Eclectic Cafe at 705-330-0101
Farm to Table at Glen Oro Farm
August 18, Glen Oro Farm, Oro-Medonte
Featuring an all local menu, prepared by local culinary favourites, Chef Melanie of Eclectic Cafe and Catering, Chef Paul of Laforet Catering, Chef Sarah Jones beer tasting with Quayle’s Brewery, and hosted by Glen Oro Farm with Lauren Andrew Events.
Bring your walking shoes as we will be splitting-up into groups and travelling across the property on foot to experience 5 different food stations, ending with grazing stations, live music by The Carl Bray Duo and a cash bar in the Reception Tent.
Tickets are limited so reserve yours today by clicking the link below!
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Farm-To-Table Menu at Rawley Resort
Lighthouse45 Restaurant, Rawley Resort, Severn
Quality is the name of the game. At Rawley Resort in Port Severn, the luxurious Lighthouse25 Restaurant has been redesigned in celebration of the resort’s 100th Anniversary, which included a complete make over to the menu. Leveraging the on the expertise of Eco-Chef Chris Locke, formerly of Toronto’s first farm-to-table restaurant Marben, the menu in the new Lighthouse45 draws heavily from the ‘farm-to-table’ philosophy. Sourcing ethical ingredients from local farms, butchers, wineries, breweries, and suppliers, as well as incorporating seasonal dishes and closed-loop zero waste processes wherever possible.
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FeastON at The Common Stove
The Common Stove, Orillia
Built around a wood-fired grill, cooking locally sourced meats & vegetables, our farm-to-table ethos focuses on Ontario growers, The Common Stove is led by Chef Ben Kersley and is a #FeastON certified restaurant.
In the summer, take part in Feast ON Fridays, during See You on The Patio, featuring one grand table out on the closed street, you’ll be dining with a dozen other foodies on a one-off set menu celebrating the best of Ontario produce.
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