Grape Witches

The 38 Essential Toronto Restaurants

"Wine should always be easygoing and approachable, at least according to Grape Witches owners Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben, who opened their bottle shop and bar (including a seasonal patio) in the west end of the city. They offer parties and workshops with an aim to stimulate conversation and educate palates in the process, aided by their quirky yet handy “Badge” guide, a litmus test to determine how “wild” you want to go outside your usual tasting comfort zone (based on variables like acidity, minerality, savoriness, bitterness, sweetness, and more). And although full meals aren’t the thing here, Campbell and Oben have curated a high-quality assortment of crudites, cheese plates, and tinned seafood to enjoy between glasses." - Tiffany Leigh

The 38 Essential Toronto Restaurants

"Wine should always be easygoing and approachable, at least according to Grape Witches owners Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben, who opened their bottle shop and bar (including a seasonal patio) in the west end of the city. They offer parties and workshops with an aim to stimulate conversation and educate palates in the process, aided by their quirky yet handy “Badge” guide, a litmus test to determine how “wild” you want to go outside your usual tasting comfort zone (based on variables like acidity, minerality, savoriness, bitterness, sweetness, and more). And although full meals aren’t the thing here, Campbell and Oben have curated a high-quality assortment of crudites, cheese plates, and tinned seafood to enjoy between glasses." - Tiffany Leigh

"Toronto’s notoriously rigid licensing laws were relaxed at the beginning of the pandemic to allow shuttered restaurants, bars and retailers to become bottle shops, selling takeaway alcohol in order to bolster their businesses. A slew of fine new vintners have since opened their doors, including Grape Glass, launched by Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben in June, which specialises in natural wine."

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