Ruby Eats

Description

Located on the corner of Queen Street East and Grant Street, steps from Ruby Watchco, Ruby Eats is meant to feel like “stepping into the chef’s pantry,” says Stinson. Indeed, you can find the same ingredients and products used at the restaurant on the shelves. The store offers fresh, seasonal produce and cheeses from local farms and 100km Foods. There are also other specialty products like olive oils, vinegars and sauces; a small selection of food books; Le Creuset merchandise; kitchen gadgets; and a special Ruby Eats line. The homemade products include jams and marmalades ($6-7), truffle honey ($8), flavoured salts ($5), infused caramels (Ruby Watchco chef Lora Kirk’s bacon-infused caramel, $10, is particularly eye-catching), marinades and candied olives ($9), which are roasted for 20 hours in maple syrup and olive oil.