Food & Drink
Simply delicious! Stores and restaurants in First Canadian Place are filled with fresh and flavorful ways to enjoy the season.
Morning Glory
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Berry Picking
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Thirst Aid
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Freshly Minted
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Hostess Gifts
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Books for Cooks
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Summer Salads
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Grill Seekers
Morning Glory
Here’s a truly satisfying way to start your day. From wonderfully flavoured drinks to the best bagels, breakfast is served at FCP!
Work your way into work-mode with the sweet taste of Vanilla Pleasures – in French Vanilla Latte Bené or Tea au Lait, made with Rainforest Alliance certified coffees and teas.
Timothy`s World Coffee
Healthy and flavourful, Guardian Cereal with a hint of cinnamon from Kellogg’s is an excellent source of soluble psyllium fibre, key to helping fight heart disease.
The Kitchen Table
Looking for a change from your routine toast? Choose from an assortment of freshly baked bagels – have one for at your desk, and take the rest of a dozen home.
The Great Canadian Bagel
Berry Picking
There’s nothing like juicy, ripe berries to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and to sweeten up any snack or meal.
Fresh strawberries are delicious on their own any time of day. Trying adding some to your morning cereal, afternoon yogurt or in a healthy smoothie
The Kitchen Table
This delectable Raspberry Lemon Crunch cake is made with layers of lemon mousse and white sponge cake, surrounded with raspberry compote and topped off with a raspberry glaze.
Decadent Desserts
With the tips and recipes from Jellies, Jams & Chutneys: Preserving the Harvest, by Thane Prince, do-it-yourselfers can preserve the pick of this summer’s crop of juicy fruit.
Indigospirit
Thirst Aid
Water is essential to your everyday wellbeing, and the shops at FCP have plenty of ideas to help you drink up!
Ideal after working out or being out on a super hot day: when your body is craving more than just a glass of water, Jameson’s Electrolyte +C portable packets can boost your energy and keep you hydrated – just mix into a glass of water.
Pharma Plus Drugmart
Looking for some all-natural, alternative ideas to mix up a cold glass of H2O? Look no further than Cool Waters: 50 Refreshing, Healthy, Homemade Thirst Quenchers, by Brian Preston-Campbell.
Indigospirit
Vitamin Water is a nutrient enhanced water beverage, so it does everything that water does, and then gives your body more - try Essential, stocked with vitamin C and calcium in the morning.
The Kitchen Table
Freshly Minted
A little bit of peppermint and spearmint go a long way for a refreshing flavour boost.
This specialty olive oil is infused with fresh mint, grown in Puglia, Italy, and pressed at the same time as the olives, to create a wonderful taste – try drizzling it over lamb, pasta or pineapple.
Take extra care of your pearly whites with Trident’s new Xtra Care gum, which helps strengthen tooth enamel and leaves your breath minty-licious.
Pharma Plus Drugmart
Spend less time mixing and more time mingling! Just pour and party with Smirnoff’s ready-to-serve Vodka Mojito, a perfect blend of vodka, Triple Sec liquor and a dash of mint.
LCBO
Hostess Gifts
Heading to a backyard barbecue, an afternoon tea party or a summer soirée? Don’t go empty handed. Before you go to any summer celebration, go shopping in FCP.
This tea-for-one set is a space-saving pot, strainer, cup and saucer combo. Choose from an assortment of pretty floral motifs.
Tea Emporium Express
Indulge your hosts’ or hostess’ sweet tooth with this specially designed gift box with a sunny floral motif, which features 16 exquisite chocolate truffles. If you’re lucky, they might even share!
Eitelbach
New for summer, the Cucina line of kitchen cleansers, dish soaps and hand care products are rich with the scent of fig and savory flower – and they’ll look fabulously chic on the kitchen counter!
Fruits & Passion
Books for Cooks
From secret recipes to the best places to eat, drink and enjoy, FCP has all the latest books to give to foodies. Be sure to get some for your own collection, too.
The mouthwatering compendium, 1001 Foods to Die For, is a handbook gastronomes will salivate over! It has more than 250 ideas adapted from the likes of Julia Childs, Mario Batali and more.
Indigospirit
Here’s a travel book of a different flavour: Frommer’s 500 Places for Food & Wine Lovers, brings you to the table of some of the best spots on earth to eat and drink, including top annual food festivals.
Indigospirit
Summer Salads
Whether you’re dining in a restaurant, grabbing take-out or concocting your own, there are so many ways to enjoy fresh salads at FCP.
Dress your salads and fresh veggies with good-for-you, extra-virgin specialty olive oils from Italy, Greece and France.
Back on the summer menu that’s being introduced on May 19: Strawberry Fields salad is made with fresh strawberries, baby spinach, grilled chicken breast, toasted pecans, Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinaigrette.
Duke of Westminster
With Canadians looking for ways to eat healthier, Renée’s five new trans fat-free Wellness dressings are the recipe to success. Try Pomegranate Blueberry Açaí, containing prebiotics and bursting with antioxidant-rich superfruits.
The Kitchen Table
Grill Seekers
It’s finally barbecue season, so now it’s time to up the outdoor chef’s ante. Start by checking out these sizzling hot new books for aspiring grill gurus.
Barbecue Secrets Deluxe! The Very Best Recipes, Tips & Tricks From a Barbecue Champion. This summer sizzler of a recipe book from Ronnie Shewchuk includes insider secrets every grill guy – and gal – can put to use.
Indigospirit
This is not your everyday sandwich! Burger Bar: Build Your Own Ultimate Burgers features 50 succulent recipes for meat and veggie lovers, plus expert suggestions on buns, sauces and condiments, too.
Indigospirit
With Napoleon’s Everyday Plank Gourmet Grilling , the famed barbecue makers have enlisted celebrity chef Ted Reader to share his tips and tricks to cooking it up.
Indigospirit
Patio Picks
Dine Outside
For the past two years, the ultra-chic patio at Vertical Restaurant and Bar (Food Court Level, 416-214-2252) has been highlighted in NOW Magazine’s Annual Patio Guide for offering one of the best views in town. Come and see for yourself!
vertical restaurant & bar
Dine Outside
In the mood for traditional British pub fare or casual contemporary cuisine? Head to the Duke of Westminster (Street Level, 416-368-2761) for a jolly good time!
Duke of Westminster
Dine Outside
Discover the signature dishes and exotic flavours of authentic Asian cuisine at Szechuan Szechuan (Food Court Level, 416-861-0124).
Szechuan Szechuan
Dine Outside
Winner of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence (2001-2008), Reds Bistro and Bar (Street Level, 416-862-7337) is Toronto’s premier wine destination.
reds bistro & bar