WELCOME TO THE COMMISSARY
More than a culinary hub, The Commissary is a nurturing ground for burgeoning talent; welcoming chefs, entrepreneurs, and food and beverage aficionados to create and share their creativity. Aspiring creators foster their ideas and launch their dreams here – and we all get to have a taste!
The Commissary will officially open in June 2024. We can’t wait to welcome you.
THE COMMISSARY BAR AND CAFE
The food items featured in The Commissary match perfectly with our bespoke beverages. Try the Garden Mule, which harmonizes with the flavors of the Slovakian-inspired eats by Pinched. Let the Negroni Sbagliato transport you to the heart of Italy as you savour daily rotational pasta from La Barraca. Shareable cocktails served punch-style are perfect for your group experience.
Enjoy our Pisco Punch or the vibrant Punch House Red and White. At The Commissary, every moment is a chance to delight in togetherness. Join us and discover a world where cocktails are crafted with passion, and every sip tells a story.
ARVY'S STREET EATS | ARAVIND SELVARAJ
Must Try Items: Birria tacos, Tandoori pork tacos and Chana Daal Curry Hummus served with tortilla chips. The entire menu is gluten free!
Instagram: @arvys_street_eats
CRESSY MUSTARD CO. | SARAH HARRISON
Must Try Items: Pickerel and chips, seasonal salads and truffle fries. Stay tuned for breakfast offerings too!
Instagram and Facebook: @cressymustardco
LA BARACCA | LYNDA McCORMACK + JOE STRAZZERI
Must Try Items: Chicken parmigiana on a bun with La Barraca’s signature sauce and choice of toppings, pizza fritta with fresh parmigiana, basil and sauce, fresh pastas daily on a rotating menu. Gluten-free pasta available.
Instagram: @strazzj
PINCHED | KRISTINA STANICOVA
Must try items: Pierogi and schnitzels
Instagram: @pinchedpierogi
SMOKING J’s BBQ | JAMES MORGAN
Must Try Items: Sliced brisket, pork side ribs, smoked beans and the Texas twinkie.
Instagram: @SmokingJsBBQ.PEC
THE COMMISSARY STAGE
- Faux-Hawaiian and Western Swing ensemble The Hulagoons play beachside arrangements from the golden era including Bing Crosby, Elvis, Ernest Tubb and others
Best known for his role as co-founding member of Broken Social Scene, Brendan Canning takes his turntables for a spin in The Commissary - Newly-formed Prince Edward County supergroup Secret Beach, consisting of Justin Rutledge, Annelise Noronha, Jeremy Kelly, Ben Vandergaast, Kevin Howley, and Jim Hardy perform your favourite covers into the golden hour
- Current Fantasy, the brainchild of Jeff Heisholt, brings a unique electronic vibe using modular synthesizers, intricate rhythms and textures to the stage
- County local Kim Lavender, or better known as DJ K-LAV, showcases her genre-bending sets to get people moving
- Chris Coole mixes his unique original material with songs as old as the hills, played on banjo and guitar
- Joan Smith and Tom Juhas of Generator Party – Unplugged perform everyone’s favourite teen angst 90s and early 2000s hits from Radiohead, Nirvana, No Doubt and more
- Prince Edward County’s own Donny Tait presents his Blues renditions and masterful slide-guitar antics