The Pine
The Pine is a Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in Creemore, Ontario, Canada.
History
The restaurant originally opened in Collingwood in August 2020, before relocating to Creemore in spring 2024. 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. Jeremy serves as the head chef, while Cassie acts as the general manager.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. The business's name, The Pine, originates from the pop-up location surrounded by pine forest.
Concept
The Pine offers a 17 course tasting menu and wine pairing. It sources most of its ingredients from local producers across Simcoe Region and Central Ontario.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.