Mid-September has us leaning into mushrooms, braises and a little late-summer heat — this week's picks run from cozy pasta and slow beef to smoky BBQ and bright Mexican plates.

A few faves I keep coming back to:

The rest runs the gamut: classic Cacio e Pepe with nothing to hide behind, Pumpkin Ravioli for the first real squash night, Penne alla Vodka with Chicken for the crowd-pleaser slot, a Kale Pecorino Pangrattato salad with lemon pepper dressing for crunch, Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil if you want to stir and sip, Santa Maria tri-tip over the grill, diner-style Chopped Steak with Mushroom Gravy, Beef Cheek Sauerbraten for a proper Sunday braise, a big pot of Brunswick Stew, Miso Glazed Salmon for a fast weeknight, and Tequila Lime Chicken to keep summer going a little longer.

14 ideas below, hope you find some dinner inspo! — Rhys

Ontario Craft Cider Week returns September 19–26, and there is a lot more happening in the glass than simply dry or sweet.

As a sommelier, I’ve started looking at Ontario cider through four styles: Aromatic. Heritage. Structured. Rich. They aren’t official categories, but an easy way to explore cider through its fruit, aroma, texture and character.

From bright, berry-driven ciders to bottles shaped by heritage apples, structured styles made for the dinner table and richer expressions perfect for fall, Ontario’s cider scene is far more diverse than you might think.

Discover the four styles, the Ontario ciders to try and what to pair with each one.

Explore Ontario Craft Cider →