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Make Thanksgiving extra delicious with Ravine Bakery & Café!
Our 9-inch pumpkin pies are the perfect finishing touch for your holiday table.
Pre-order yours today and pick it up on October 11 or 12—but don’t wait!
Quantities are limited, and these seasonal favourites won’t last long.

PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW before they’re gone!
Visit ravinevineyard.com/pages/ravine-bakery or use the link in our bio.

Bakery & Café hours
Thursday–Monday, 8 AM–11 AM
After 11 AM, items are available through self-service ordering only.

#bakery #FeastOn #ontarioculinary #local #supportlocal #localfood

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Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery — and so much more!

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, the entire Ravine team is working hard to prepare new experiences and special offers for the fall and winter seasons.

Thanks to all of you, this summer was once again an extraordinary one. Despite some unpredictable weather and a few smoky days, nothing could stop our guests from enjoying wonderful moments here on the property.

Stay connected with us through our social media channels or visit **ravinevineyard.com** to stay informed about all the exciting offers and activities available across our estate.

Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon!

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Join us for an unforgettable Garden Cookout at Ravine Vineyard, where relaxed summer vibes meet culinary delight! Nestled in our lush vineyard gardens, this exclusive event invites you to savour a smoked BBQ feast crafted by our Executive Chef John, alongside our passionate Estate Gardener, Laura. Dive into the art of BBQ as you pick Chef’s brain on smoking techniques, flavour pairings, and grilling secrets. Sip on our finest wines, enjoy music, and challenge friends to lively lawn games. Take a guided garden tour to discover the fresh, homegrown ingredients that elevate our restaurant dishes. It’s an afternoon of eating, drinking, learning, and relaxing in the heart of wine country—perfect for foodies, wine lovers, and anyone craving a good time!

This is an outdoor event, rain or shine. Please dress accordingly to the weather that day.

Event includes all food and drinks.
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 - 12pm to 3pm

To book your spot today please visit our website ravinevineyard.com/pages/ravine-events

#niagaratourism #gardencookout #FeastOn #ontarioculinary #NiagaraWineCountry

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Celebrate Canada Day at Ravine Vineyard!

Join us on Wednesday, July 1st for our Canada Day celebration and enjoy an evening of award-winning wines and ciders, delicious food, live music and fireworks.

To provide a safer, more comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone, this year’s celebration will be a ticketed event with limited attendance.

Admission: $5
Children 12 and under: Free
A portion of ticket proceeds will support the Terry Fox Foundation.

Celebrate a longstanding Niagara tradition with family, friends and community. 5pm-10:30pm

Please visit our ravinevineyard.com/pages/ravine-events to purchase your tickets

#canadaday #CanadaDay #NiagaraTourism #NiagaraWinery

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Introducing the Ravine Snack Bar 🍷🌮
This summer, join us on our Retail Patio for a new casual dining experience designed for sharing, sipping, and soaking in the vineyard atmosphere.

Available Friday to Sunday from 12pm to 6pm, the Ravine Snack Bar features a rotating selection of fresh, seasonal small plates—from Charred Shishito Peppers and Street Corn to Salmon Poke, Tomato Salad with burrata, and our crowd-favourite Nduja Crisps.

Whether you’re stopping in for a glass of wine, meeting friends for a leisurely afternoon, or looking for the perfect patio snack, the Ravine Snack Bar offers vibrant flavours, relaxed vibes, and delicious wine pairings in the heart of Niagara wine country.

Small plates. Local flavours. Ravine wines.

Located on the Retail & Tastings Patio
Thursday to Monday | 12pm–6pm

#RavineSnackBar #RavineVineyard #NiagaraWineCountry #PatioSeason #WineAndSmallPlates #NiagaraEats #SipAndShare

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Meet John Vetere, the Host of our 10th Annual Breakfast Gala!🤝🫶👩‍🍳

John Vetere is the Executive Chef and Director of Estate Winery at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. His approach to cooking is rooted in showcasing the agricultural richness of the region, working closely with local growers and producers to create seasonal, ingredient-driven menus.

“I care deeply about nutrition, and as a chef, I see feeding people wholesome, nourishing food as a real privilege. Supporting programs like Niagara Nutrition Partners is something I believe in strongly because every child deserves access to proper nutrition.”

We are so excited to have you host this exciting event, John! See you May 27 👨‍🍳🎊

#youreagoodapple
#awesometothecore
#eatlearnsucceed
#StudentNutritionProgram
#breakfastgala2026

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I’m not like a regular bride, I’m a cool bride 🪩🤘🏼

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Niagara’s Best Mornings Start Here!

Ravine has brought its baking into full view with a Bakery Café, open Thursday to Monday from 8am.
Start your day with buttery croissants, pain au chocolat, Boston creams and our famous strawberry–lavender–rhubarb Berliner, made with Ravine’s own preserves. You can of course find a wide selection of breads, including baguettes, sourdoughs, Pullman loaves, and focaccia.

Pair it with expertly crafted espresso using Propeller Coffee and discover why Ravine is becoming Niagara’s favourite morning stop.

Easy parking. Exceptional flavour. No rush — just great mornings.
To make sure you can enjoy all your favorite treats, we offer the option to pre-order and pick up your order after 48 hours, during bakery opening hours.

Please visit our website ravinevineyard.com/pages/ravine-bakery

#bakery #FeastOn #ontarioculinary #local #supportlocal #localfood

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Winter Menu Update & Holiday Hours for our Restaurant & Bakery
Ravine Bistro is stepping into the season with a refreshed winter menu featuring comforting flavours, seasonal ingredients, and dishes crafted to warm you from the inside out. As we head into the holidays, please note our adjusted hours and plan your visit accordingly:

December 23 to December 26 - CLOSED
December 27 - ONLY DINNER
December 28 to December 30 - REGULAR HOURS
December 31 - ONLY DINNER
January 01 to January 08 - CLOSED
January 09 - BACK TO REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Visit our website ravinevineyard.com to explore all the experiences and offerings waiting for you this season.

Our retail store will maintain its regular hours throughout the Holiday season, except on December 25 & 26 and January 1, when we will be closed.

#FeastOn #ontarioculinary #local #supportlocal #localfood

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@livingwithkaylas and I made our way to @ravinevineyard to enjoy what some say are the best donuts in Niagara. We had their Boston Cream, Strawberry Rhubarb, and Caramel Apple fritter donut.

If you’re after some donuts and want to make a trip to NOTL Ravine has you covered. You can enjoy the bakery from Thursday to Sunday 8-11AM with self-service thereafter.

Tell us your favourite donut spot and we will check it out 🍩

📍1366 York Road, NOTL

#niagara #donuts #niagaraonthelake

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Our annual Harvest Dinner was once again a resounding success this year, masterfully orchestrated by Executive Chef John Vetere. Chef Vetere treated our guests to an exceptional evening, featuring a fabulous five-course menu paired with some of the finest wines from our cellar.

If you missed this event, stay tuned and join us for one of our upcoming experiences.
#FeastOn #ontarioculinary #local #supportlocal #localfood

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HALLOWEEN PIZZA PRE-ORDER
Pre-order your ghoulishly delicious Four Mile Pizzas for Halloween pick-up!
Choose from our classic Margherita 2.0, Cup n' Char Pepperoni, or our limited-time “The Calabrian Curse” - so hot, its haunted!

THE CALABRIAN CURSE
Red sauce, ‘nduja sausage, spicy soppressata, virgin mozzarella, dry cured black olives, red onions, hot honey on an activated charcoal black dough!

CUP N'CHAR PEPPERONI
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Red sauce, virgin mozzarella, buffalo-style pepperoni

MARGHERITA 2.0
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Red sauce, fior di latte, fresh basil, sun dried tomato puree, parmigiano

Please visit our website Ravinevineyard.com and Ravine Events page for all details and booking.
#FeastOn #ontarioculinary #local #supportlocal #localfood

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