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Stroll intoHeavenlyCafé,
(formerlyHeavenlySweets),andyou’ll thinkyou’vestepped into
a café in Paris. You’ll inhale the scents of freshorganic coffeeandartisan teas andbe temptedby
buttery, flakypastries anddelicious gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads and lightmeals perfect for
sharing.HeavenlyCaféhasan incredible selectionof cakesand treatsmade in-houseat their own
bakeryandalsoonesbrought in from the finestboutiquebakeries.Youhaven’t liveduntil you’veex-
periencedoneof their famouscinnamonbuns—talkaboutheavenly!Ofcourse thereare lotsofgluten-
freechoices thatareequallydelicious.Recently licensed,HeavenlyCafé is theperfect choice if you
are looking fora relaxingafternoonor evening sippingwineand sharing incredible food.
“In2010 I openedadessert café inCollingwoodwhichhasnowbecome somuchmore thandesserts,”explainsowner,Heli Vogrin.
“WearenowHeavenlyCafé—aEuropean stylecaféwheremydreamshavebecomea reality.Now thatweare fully licensed, theex-
perience isevenmoreenjoyable.Our enthusiasm for creating fondmemorieshasalwaysbeenat the topofmy list and I feel very for-
tunate tohaveourmanager, KarenHendersonbymy side, sharing inmy values ofwarmgreetings, friendly smiles andawelcoming
experience.”
Ideal for abreakfast bite, sumptuous lunchor afternoon treat, this littleescapeensures efficient and friendly table servicealongsidea
grab-and-go selectionof decadent treatsand light bites.AskHeli orKaren topaironeof their handmade trufflesor chocolateswitha
glass of wineandexperience this culinarypleasure. Planningan event?Call todiscuss their cateringmenuor host your next unique
and funevent at theCafé, includingchocolatewinecheesepairing, gourmet tastings,weddingandbaby showersandof course, af-
ternoon tea.
48 Pine Street Collingwood
705.444.2005
With over 20 years experience,
well-known raw food chef FrancescoComito has
teamedupwithveteran Italian restaurateursFrankieandLuci Panetta toopenourarea’snewest
dininghot spot, RafèResto-lounge.Overlooking Thornbury’s picturesqueharbour, Rafèbrings
authentic Italian faremixedwith rawcuisine to theBlueMountains.
Witha fewclicksonGoogle I soondiscoveredChefComito is certainlyapioneer/celebrity in
gluten freeand vegan culinarypractices, creating innovativeandhealth conscious dishes that
alsohappen tobedelicious.HeevenhadhisownTV showonOUTtvcalled“Make It Raw”.
The result of the collaboration ismodern Italian cuisine coupledwithaprogressive raw foodmenu,wheregluten freeoptions
abound. The Italianmenu featuresLinguineMarinawithshrimp,mussels,zucchiniandwildmushrooms inabasilarugulawalnut
pesto sauce, just oneof theirmany savourymaindishes. Favourites from theVeganMenu includeChefComito’sGreenProtein
Saladwithquinoa, spinach, frisée, granny smithapples, toastedhazelnuts, asparagusandavocado inanorangeapplecider
dressing.Rafèalsoservesauthentic Italian,wood-firedNeapolitanpizza,acraft thePanetta’sperfected in theirprevious restau-
rant on Italy’sAdriaticcoast.
With arguably the best patioon the Escarpment, Rafè has a vantage point unlike any other, offering expansive views of the
ThornburyHarbour andGeorgian Bay beyond. The Panetta’s had their eye on thewaterfront building, as Frankie explains,
“The location isperfect.Whenweheard thepreviousownersweremovingon,we jumpedat thechance toopenourown restau-
rant inThornbury. In theafternoonyoucanenjoyaglassofwineon thepatio, thenmove inside fordinnerand thenover to the
lounge fordrinksanddancing in theevening.”
Afterdark, thebar/loungeareaof the restaurant is transformed intoa relaxingcocktail barwithachilledout vibe. Sleekwhite
leather sofas andmood lighting create intimate corners,while trendymusicbegs for an impromptudance floor. “Weplanon
hosting special eventswithDJs.Wewant tobecomeauniquedestination forour community.”
15 Harbour St. in Thornbury
226.665.1100
Wehaveanother tasty reason
to step in toour favourite littlecheese shop inThornbury. The
CheeseGallery, nowcelebrating their fifthyear inbusiness, has just introducedanauthenticEuropean
styleEspressoandPastrybar, completewith in-housebakedcroissantsandpainauchocolat.
ThisdelightfulandnewEspressoBarproudlyservesavarietyofespressoanddripcoffee fromTrebilcock
CoffeeRoasters, a livelyand smoothorganicartisan roast with caramel aromas anda hint of toasted
hazelnutswhich lingers on, longafter the last sip. Trebilcock is a socially conscious Canadian coffee
company that supports trading fairlywithartisancoffeegrowersaround theworld.
BaristasNoemieand Jennifer, known for their incrediblecaffèAmericanos, lattes,mochasandcappuc-
cinos, serve a variety of loose leaf tea, iced tea, and iced coffee aswell asOwen Sound’s IronwoodCoffeeCompanywood fire
roastedartisancoffeebeans in theirFrenchpresscoffee.Addasplashof flavour toyourcoldorhotbeveragewithTheCheeseGallery’s
homemadevanillasyrup,orMeredith’sGingerElixir.AlldrinksarepreparedwithMiller’sDairymilkproducts, including theirdelicious
homemadewhippedcream. (Make that adoublewhipplease.)
Just try to resist their freshpastries, includingauthenticParisian stylemacarons, Sicilian stylecannolis, Italiancookies, lemonmeringue
ina jar, cheesecake ina jar, peanut butter andmarshmallow squares and theholygrail of butter tarts, aptlynamed “TheHoly Tart”.
Honey, start thecar.
11 Bruce St South Thornbury
519.599.6699
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