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For the love of farm/forest to table. Partner in @downhomerestaurant
Finally can confidently say the best restaurant on the 9th Line

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Full video is linked in our bio - grab the tissues by @joelgray6

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Four years ago we opened a restaurant out of the house we live in. This summer we had the pleasure of spending a few days with @jonolawley as he captured what we do. Small teaser today, full video tomorrow by @joelgray6

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Happy 1 year anniversary @hnnhharradinegray
I love you more and more every day by @joelgray6

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🍁 Dessert for Fire & Feast Elora by @downhomerestaurant has been revealed: Warm Elliott Tree Farm maple cream-soaked sunflower cake, orchard apple, crème fraîche, salted sunflower praline.

Meet the powerhouse kitchen bringing this finale to life: Chef Dylan James alongside the Michelin-recommended team at Down Home—Chef Joel Gray (ranked No. 44 on Canada’s 100 Best) and Hannah Harradine.

Seven courses. One unforgettable journey through flame, forest, sea and earth.

September 13th at The Fieldstone Barn. 🔥

Almost sold out!

Book now: www.getdinr.com/events/p/elora-2026-fire-and-feast-fieldstone-barn taken in The Fieldstone Barn in Elora by @joelgray6

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It’s been 7 years since we started our business out of a one bedroom apartment, popping up all over the county just chasing a dream and a wish. We have now been open as Down Home for almost 4 years and we can’t believe what this small idea has turned into. We have an amazing team who make it possible @aberdeenacreshomestead @myellesf @charliebiggar @mooresmarketgarden @bortgabel and special thanks to @elitayl0r for his year spent with us. We are so grateful to everyone in our lives who have helped and guided us through these last years. We are continually in awe that people take the time to find us out in rural Grey County - we are beyond grateful. To have landed as #39 on @canadasbest100 makes us so dang proud. We did it!!! by @joelgray6

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We’re Hiring a Pastry Chef / Prep Cook

Down Home continues to be a small, thoughtful space. We’re hoping to find someone who wants to be part of that in a real way.

Our menus are rooted in seasonality, preservation, and a deep respect for ingredients — many grown or sourced close to home. This role moves fluidly between pastry, preparation, and preserving, and is ideal for someone who values care, intention, and detail. Our team is small but mighty, each role as important as the next, we are looking to add to the rhythm of our kitchen as we expand our offerings here at Down Home.

Having kitchen experience is a must and pastry focused would be an ideal candidate. 4 days a week daytime hours.

If you’re thoughtful, curious, and excited to grow within a close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you.

Feel free to share with folks you think may be a good fit, we love meeting like minded people.

Please send a note about yourself and resume to hannah@downhomerestaurant.com by @joelgray6

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The upcoming feature of the Best Restaurants of Ontario series is Down Home Restaurant by Chef Joel Gray and Hannah Harradine in Markdale.
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The couple previously worked at a traditional restaurant but escaped together to start Sumac & Salt, a pop-up venture that served meals on a farm.
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In 2022, they turned that business into Down Home Restaurant, where they literally opened their home for diners to enjoy incredible meals.
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The entire property has over 100 acres of land. They use it to grow vegetables and raise animals, then turn them into ingredients. In addition, they also forage and procure from surrounding partners. It is truly a farm-to-table and eat local experience.
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In 2024, Down Home was named a Michelin recommended restaurant and has retained that distinction in 2025. It is a well-deserved accolade that shows the love of and commitment to their work.
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As usual, like and share this video - and look out for a show-and-tell by Chef Gray in a couple of days!
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@downhomerestaurant @michelinguide @ontariotravel @ontarioculinary @tourismeontario @canadasbest100 #stovesidestories #bestrestaurantsinontario taken in Down Home Farmhouse Restaurant by @joelgray6

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8 months ago

So excited to welcome our friend @mattmatt_taylor from @affinityfish for a very special evening @downhomerestaurant
This will be one event you won’t wanna miss ! by @joelgray6

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A happiness I’ll never forget ❤️ a little love for the cocktail hour. Our beautiful pals @kvasfbco made a few garden inspired cocktails - everyone was obsessed! @fatrabbit with the hanging mortadella and melty cheese I’ll never recover from. @thebivalve shucking oysters and the most delicious lobster rolls. @thehummingbyrds playing some bluegrass in the garden - it doesn’t get any better than this.

📸 @howdypictures forever grateful for you two by @joelgray6

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A few moments from our wedding day. I’m calling this part 1 - the getting ready, the ceremony, the beautifully cheesy stuff we embraced on this day and I’m so glad we did. We wrote our own vows and I wrote a poem for Harper that’s called “Sundays are my favourite day”

Everything everyone says about weddings are true - it goes by too quickly and it feels like a dream. I couldn’t have asked for a better day, it truly was the happiest day of my life. I love my family, I love my friends, I love my life. I’m so blessed.

@howdypictures thank you for capturing us to our soul, we absolutely love you. The fact that this is only the film also blows me away - you are complete pros and it’s an honour to have RockRoll in our lives ❤️❤️❤️❤️ by @joelgray6

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May always hits differently. So many great food memories ! by @joelgray6

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Something special is on the way 🤌🏾

Back at one of my favourites place to document. @downhomerestaurant

This one gonna be special

In the meantime, enjoy @joelgray6 prepping this duck to perfection

#greycounty #torontovideographer #michelinguide #visitgrey #cinematographer #downhomerestaurant #finedinning #torontochef taken in County of Grey by @joelgray6

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