Dear all,
This is such a great find; Ravenna is a *tiny* village just outside of Blue Mountains on Grey Road 2. I had driven by a countless times on my way on the back roads to Thornbury but had never though to stop in. Lovely Heather insisted we should pop in during our lunch break from painting class, we off we went. http://www.ravennacountrymarket.ca/
The General Store could just as easily be a tiny shop in the middle of nowhere, but the moment you open those doors, it's like a whole new world opens up in front of you. Ravenna General Store is Georgian Triangle's version of Wonderland ( not the theme park, the emporium of all things magical) and I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw what treats awaited me.
This place is alive with exciting things to browse, sample and admire. It is a small establishment but still manages to fit in a high end cafe which also churns out 5* restaurant quality meals that are packed and sold from frozen.
The cafe has no menu.. just an inspired chef who tailors makes your sandwich while you talk through options with him. The cappucino was one of the best I have ever tasted ( I know.. it's big) and the sandwich and soup that we shared was exceptional; white chedder and zucchini soup and a turkey sandwich with red pepper mayo, pea shoots and fresh lettuce. It was an exquisite lunch!
I couldn't lave without picking up a little pressie for Darren so (after much deliberation) chose this small jar of home made Blackberry jam; it was absolutely incredible!
What a treat this place is! If you are in the area, I urge you to pop in; Ravenna Country Store is worth it!
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I have been there also as my parents live a few roads over from this store. It was so nice to be out of the city and into this wonderful small town friendly atmosphere. It really is magically,kinda like stepping back in time. And boy, are their butter tarts and cookies ever good. I brought some back to the city for my friends who enjoyed them just as much as I did. Defiently worth stopping in for a visit if you ever out for a drive in the country, and they sell literally everything including fresh vegetables and produce.
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