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Flavour Fox

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Flavour Fox in Bronte is famous for its delightfully tasty ice cream, gelato and sorbet. This sprightly Lakeshore dessert spot is sure to sweeten your day with flavours to savour.

When you enter Flavour Fox, you’ll find that you have many choices on how you want your ice cream. Of course, there’s the classic cup and cone, but the most popular option is the Flavour Mix Containers.

Here, you’ll get two scoops of whichever flavours you choose. Their small size has 8 scoops of 4 flavours, the medium has 10 scoops of 5 flavours, and their large size has 12 scoops of 6 flavours. The container is specifically designed to keep your ice cream cool as long as possible, so you won’t worry about it melting. It’s also biodegradable!

A large flavour mix container consisting of Salted Caramel, Coconut, Bordeaux Cherry, Blue Bubblegum, Chocolate, and Cookies & Cream

Another popular option to hold your ice cream in is the waffle bowl. It’s an incredibly wide waffle cone with two scoops of Ice Cream inside. The two flavours below that have the pleasure of residing within the bowl are Pink Grapefruit and Vanilla.

Every day, Flavour Fox has a different assortment of ice cream flavours, so it’ll be a surprise! Some very special flavours you might run into are their candy bar flavours. Here, the unique flavours of beloved chocolates are blended perfectly into Gelato to create a flavour that’s out of this world! Check out this picture below of their Snicker’s Gelato.

Ice cream cakes are another one of Flavour Fox’s specialities. Here, you get to choose whichever flavours you want to go on your cake on the outside and the inside. Here, the base and exterior is of Ferrero Rocher Gelato.

For the interior, you can pick how many layers of Gelato you’d like to go on. Apart from the Ferrero Rocher base, this delicious slice has a layer of Wild Strawberry and then another layer of Mango.

The next time you’re in Bronte, don’t forget to pop in!

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Hexagon

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Hexagon has appeared on Canada’s 100 Best for restaurants 3 times, recently finishing in 34th place. It’s widely regarded by many as one of Oakville’s top restaurants. So, what exactly is it about this restaurant that makes it so critically acclaimed?

Located in the iconic Towne Square in Downtown Oakville, This French restaurant offers both brunch and dinner. Their dishes have that signature French technique which so many seek out. The interior’s design is full of – you guessed it – hexagons. These 6-sided shapes line the floor and lights above, making for quite a modern atmosphere. A patio and a cold bar are also included, offering many ways to enjoy your time at the restaurant.

Dinner Menu – 4 Courses

The items that appear on your menu will vary day by day. It’ll come as a surprise which dishes you’ll have the pleasure of tasting. Some possible choices for your first course will usually consist of appetizers such as Egg Plant, Beef Tartare, and Charred Octopus.

The second course will contain items with rich flavors, such as French Onion Soup and Truffle Shallot Agnolotti. It will set you just right when the time comes for the main course.

The third course is the main course, consisting of a prime cut of meat cooked to perfection. Some popular choices are their Coq au Vin, Canard Bleu, and Wild Halibut. They also provide expertise in the area of Champagne.

After your big meal, you’ll finish it off with the fourth course – desert. There are plenty of sweet choices such as Black Banana Ice Cream, Baba au Rhum, and Sweet Potato Ice Cream. This 4 course meal is bound to have you leaving the restaurant smiling with satisfied taste buds.

Hexagon is a restaurant serving foods that both look amazing and taste amazing. A mixture of superb presentation and exquisitely engineered recipes earn it’s reputation as one of Oakville’s best. If you’re looking to experience some delicious french cuisine paired with wine’s from an amazing selection, definitely give Hexagon a shot.

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7 Enoteca

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7 Enoteca is here to suit your needs for authentic Italian dishes in Oakville. 

Whether you’re a pizza lover, a pasta lover, or both, 7 Enoteca has plenty of mouth-watering choices to fit your tastes. Made of home-made sauces and cheese tested to perfection, their dishes don’t lack when it comes to flavour.

Their specialty is the quality of their mozzarella. This delectable cheese is combined with home made tomato sauce and a freshly kneaded dough in their Margherita pizza, which is their most popular pizza option.

Their Tortelloni, stuffed with rich Ricotta cheese, parsley, and spinach (see below). Parmesan cheese is grated on top of this delicious pocket of goodness to maximise the experience for your taste buds.

As for pasta, 7 Enoteca’s creamy sauces will make it so you’ll devour noodle after noodle nonstop. A notable dish is their Chitarra Alla Norcina, made with Sausage, Rapini, Pecorino Romano and Black pepper.

Along with their cheeses, 7 Enoteca’s tomato sauces really hit the spot as well. Whether it’s Meatballs drenched in tomato sauce, or Crispy Octopus with confit tomato, the essence of tomatoes are brought to light in 7 Enoteca’s dishes. 

7 Enoteca is a restaurant with dishes full of expertly made authentic Italian sauces and cheeses. If that’s what you’re looking for dinner tonight, definitely give this Lakeshore restaurant a shot.

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Ristorante Sotto Sotto

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Ristorante Sotto Sotto is a manifestation of determination from the restaurant’s founder Marisa Rocca. She first came to Canada from Rome as an immigrant with limited ability to speak English. But, she still took on the challenge of starting her own restaurant all while starting a family at the same time. It’s been 30 years since then, and Ristorante Sotto Sotto has become a prestigious restaurant in downtown Oakville.

Dress Code

Before you go in the restaurant, it’s important to not that there’s a strict dress code. First, sportswear such as sneakers, tracksuits, shorts, sweatpants and bandannas are not allowed. Secondly, beachwear or any revealing attire is not permitted in the restaurant either. Finally, the clothes that you wear must not emit any strong odours such as perfume or cologne. So in order to enjoy the delicacies of Ristorante Sotto Sotto, you must wear clothes that have sleeves, cover most of your body, don’t have perfumes, and aren’t casual sportswear.

Ristorante Sotto Sotto’s menu consists of twelve sections of authentic Italian cuisine. These sections are…

I. Gli Antipasti – Bite sized Italian appetisers which are traditionally the first course of an Italian meal.

II. Le Insalate – A wide variety of Italian salads.

III. Le Zuppe – Every day the chefs at Ristorante Sotto Sotto have a special daily soup prepared

IV. Le Paste – Pastas of every kind, from Penne to Fettuccine, to Gnocchi. They specialise in traditionally Roman pastas such as Carbonara.

V. Carni Bianche – White meat such as chicken or veal.

VI. Dalla Griglia – Grilled delights, like Italian sausages and steak.

VII. Risotti – Sotto Sotto’s risottos are special dishes meant to be shared by 2 people. They’ll take up to 40 minutes to prepare.

VIII. Il Pesce – Seafood topped with Sotto Sotto’s special seafood dressing. Some choices include fish, squid, and tiger shrimp.

IX. I Contorni – An assortment of sautéed vegetables.

X. La Pizza – Sotto Sotto offers authentically Roman-style pizzas such as Pizza Marinara, Pizza Piccantina and Pizza Romana. They also have their own special Pizza Sotto Sotto which includes Tomato Sauce, Burrata, Roasted Peppers and Pine nuts. These ingredients are all imported directly from Rome.

XI. Dolci – Italian desserts, such as their famous Tiramisu, Cheesecake, and Gelato.

Ristorante Sotto Sotto is a great Italian restaurant with a packed menu of mouth watering options. If you’re looking to experience true Roman cuisine in Oakville, definitely give it a try!

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Farma

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Farma Greek Market lies in the heart of downtown Oakville and serves as a wholehearted location that shares the joy of Greek culture. It’s actually right under Colossus Greek Tavern, so it’s a perfect option for a quick Greek lunch, while Colossus is perfect for a sit-down Greek dinner.

There are two parts to the Farma Greek Market. First is the marketplace where customers can buy Greek products. This marketplace contains authentic Greek products for customers to use in their own cooking. Here, you can buy sauces, spices, and drinks usually only found in Greece.

The second part of their market is their take-out restaurant. The most popular item by far is their gyro, which consist of juicy rotisserie meat, tomatoes, red onions, and fries. These ingredients are drizzled with mouth-watering Tzatziki sauce before they’re wrapped by fluffy pita bread. You get to choose between Chicken, Lamb and Pork .

Another delicious option on their menu is their authentic Greek salads. Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green peppers, olives, and feta cheese are tossed with a choice of chicken, pork or lamb. There’s a variety of choices for the salad dressing, which includes Evoo Lemon Dressing, Tzatziki and Donkey Sauces. These donkey sauces are a secret recipe with three kinds. Red donkey sauce is spicy, green donkey sauce is honey mustardy, and white donkey sauce is with sweet garlic. Whichever sauce you choose, these Greek salads are a healthy and delicious option for your lunch.

If you’re looking for dessert, Farma has some delicious options for you. They have an assortment of greek yogurts with many different flavours. These flavours include Sour Cherry, Pistachio, Baklava, Thyme Honey, and Chocolate Almond.

Phyllo pies are meat pies consisting of a delicious buttery exterior and a sweet or savoury interior. Farma’s choice of fillings consist of Spinach + Feta, Feta + Ricotta, Leek + Cheese, and Vanilla custard. Farma Greek Market is a great place to experience Greek flavours. They make it incredibly convenient to grab a quick taste of the Mediterranean. If you’re looking for a taste of Greek cuisine, Farma Greek Market is a perfect place to go!

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Gelato di Carlotta

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As Gelato makers from Italy, Gelato di Carlotta takes their Gelato very seriously! Each scoop is crafted with years of expertise to create the perfect Gelato experience, surely to please everyone.

3 of Gelato di Carlotta’s many flavours – Chocolate, Tiramisu, and Pistachio.

Being a firm believer of true, natural taste, Gelato di Carlotta refuses to use preservatives, GMOs, or emulsifier chemicals for their ingredients. Instead,  ingredients are gathered first-hand right from their natural source for each one of their 20 flavours. Each flavour is so uniquely delicious it’s difficult to pick just one. If you can’t make up your mind, you can order a Gelato Container to take home with 4 different flavours.

Apart from the classic Gelato scoops, Gelato di Carlotta offers many creative options to enjoy Gelato your way such as Affogatos, Stick-O’s, bBiscotti’s & more. Below are some of their sweet creations.

Gelato Bars

Located in Downtown Oakville, Gelato di Carlotta is the perfect place to end the night with a sweet treat!

Mini Gelatos

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La Dolce Vita

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Ice Cream Gelato

La Dolce Vita started off as the silly little project of a High School student. Slowly, the business began to grow until it became renowned as one of the very best Gelato spots in Oakville. Their hand-crafted soft sugary treats are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

La Dolce Vita has Gelato flavours of all kinds. You can choose to have up to four scoops in a cone or cup. Additionally, you can add toppings such as sprinkles and sauces such as caramel. Below is a picture of their special Canadian Maple Cookies & Cream Gelato.

Apart from Gelato, La Dolce Vita is also quite renowned for their milkshakes. The image below is their Caramel Pecan flavour topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. 

Visit them today at 22 Lakeshore Road West, we guarantee this will be one of your go-to’s this summer!

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Ce Soir Brasserie

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Ce soir means this evening in French. At Ce Soir Brasserie, it’s made sure that votre soirée est extraordinaire, romantique, et très belle. After all, there’s nothing that suits an evening dinner like steak, wine, and an exquisite atmosphere. 

This attractive restaurant in Downtown Oakville offers food and drink more than suitable for date nights or a night out with friends. Ce Soir provides wine and cocktails of all sorts, most notable being their signature Voulez Vous and Ce Soir Sazerac. Their lineup of wine is incredibly impressive, with dozens of choices for white wine and red wine from 10 different countries. You can choose to order from the bottle or in a glass. 

Their menu options contain plenty of mouthwatering options like French Onion Soup, Sea Scallops, and the classic Steak Frites. If you’re in the mood for a premium steak, you have the choice of a T-Bone, Porthouse, or a New York Bone-In. Their steaks are fresh from the market, so you’ll have to check the market price before you order. 

Ce Soir brasserie is a fancy French restaurant with a beautiful interior, sure to make it so ce soir est un moment incroyable de ta vie.

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Cinnaholic

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For fans of cinnamon rolls, Cinnaholic is paradise. Originally a local bakery in California, Cinnaholic has since expanded and made its way to Canada, including a location in our very own downtown Oakville.

Cinnaholic allows customers to customize their cinnamon rolls by picking from a variety of frostings and toppings. If you’re overwhelmed by options, start with their most popular rolls, including: Cookie Monster, Very Berry, and Caramel Apple Pie. If your appetite is a little more subdued, Cinnaholic also offers brownies, cookies, and baby buns – which are the cupcake version of Cinnamin Rolls.

They also have two types of cake! First is their Cinnacake, which is one giant cinnamon roll frosted and finished with a range of toppings. Second are their cookie cakes, which are available in chocolate chip and Cinnadoodle. Cinnadoodle is the cinnamon version of a snickerdoodle. These giant cakes are perfect for any party.

   

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Figaro Coffee House

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A good cup of coffee is the perfect start to any day, and it’s not a bad idea to start it at Figaro Coffee House.

Figaro has a range of options when it comes to coffee. If you’re a dairy fan, we’d recommend the velvety goodness of their Classic Latte ($4).

There are also many sweet options available to pair with your coffee selection, including Chocolate Croissants ($3.75) and Greek Yogurt Cherry Danishes ($3.75). Figaro’s pastries are flaky, buttery and full of filling.

If coffee-time extends into lunch-time, Figaro has a range of sandwiches, wraps, and flatbreads on offer. We’d recommend their Italian Sandwich ($.8.75), made with locally sourced Italian deli meat, veggies and Figaro’s house-made lemon basil aioli served on a fresh Ciabatta bun.

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