The Pine is a Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in Creemore, Ontario, Canada.[3]
History
The restaurant originally opened in Collingwood in August 2020, before relocating to Creemore in spring 2024.[2] Both municipalities are situated in Ontario's Simcoe County, part of the northern Greater Toronto Area. The restaurant is owned by husband-and-wife duo Jeremy and Cassie Austin.[2] Jeremy serves as the head chef, while Cassie acts as the general manager.[2]
The business first opened amid indoor dining restrictions in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic, operating as a 12-seat pop-up restaurant at an outdoor harvest table.[2] The business's name, The Pine, originates from the pop-up location surrounded by pine forest.[2]
The Pine offers a 17 course tasting menu and wine pairing.[2] It sources most of its ingredients from local producers across Simcoe Region and Central Ontario.[2]
Although Jeremy Austin is not of Chinese origin, his culinary techniques and the restaurant's dishes are influenced by his years of experience working in China and Hong Kong.[1]
Recognition
The restaurant received a Michelin star in the 2024 edition of the Toronto and Region Michelin Guide.[1]
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Ranking
| The Pine[4] | ||
| Year | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 51 | new |
| 2023 | 47 |  4
|
| 2024 | 40 | 7
|
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "The Pine - Creemore". Michelin Guide. Michelin North America. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j MacPherson, Bonnie (1 December 2023). "Collingwood hotspot, The Pine, coming to Creemore". The Creemore Echo. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "MICHELIN Guide Toronto & Region expands in year three with four new Stars". Michelin North America, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Lists". Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. Canada's 100 Best. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
