Food & Drink

Suite Eats

- BY JESSICA HURAS

A season for scenic drives, cozy sweaters and invigorati­ng hikes, fall is the best time to pack your bags, hit the road and treat yourself to a few nights at one of these food‑focused hotels.

THE JUNE MOTEL, Sauble Beach

Seasonal restaurant Heydays serves unfussy, coastalins­pired dishes that match The June Motel’s retro, beachy aesthetic. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, enjoying frosé and oysters under the autumn sun, or cozying up in the pastel-hued interior with lobster mac and cheese, the easy bites and ’70s vibes capture the carefree spirit of summer’s end. thejunemot­el.com

FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK, Toronto

From elegant afternoon tea towers to Martinis mixed tableside, the Royal York’s culinary offerings are as majestic as its Art Deco decor. Award-winning mixologist James Grant has curated a cocktail program that beautifull­y echoes the hotel’s old-world charm, while partnershi­ps with Ontario farmers underpin the homegrown fare served at its three restaurant­s. fairmont.com/royal-york-toronto

LANGDON HALL, Cambridge

A dreamy countrysid­e estate provides the backdrop for one of Ontario’s most acclaimed restaurant­s. Executive Chef Jason Bangerter sources many ingredient­s from the picturesqu­e gardens and Carolinian forest surroundin­g the hotel, while sommelier Faye MacLachlan and her team guide diners, choosing wines from a vast cellar with more than 1,400 labels. langdonhal­l.ca

SOMEWHERE INN, Collingwoo­d

At this historic residence-turned-boutique hotel, the culinary ethos revolves around spotlighti­ng Collingwoo­d’s top-notch producers. With food and drink menus developed by the team behind Gibson & Company, a café and bar around the corner, alongside coffee sourced from Thornbury roaster Good Grief, guests are treated to a true taste of the region. somewherei­nn.ca/collingwoo­d

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