The Pine

The Pine
Restaurant information
Established	August 1, 2020 (2020-08-01)
Owner(s)	Jeremy Austin[1] Cassie Austin[2]
Manager(s)	Cassie Austin[2]
Head chef	Jeremy Austin[1]
Food type	Chinese
Rating	(Michelin Guide)
Country	Canada
Seating capacity	24[2]
Website	www.thepinecreemore.ca

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

• List of Chinese restaurants
• List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Toronto

References

1. "The Pine - Creemore". Michelin Guide. Michelin North America. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
2. MacPherson, Bonnie (1 December 2023). "Collingwood hotspot, The Pine, coming to Creemore". The Creemore Echo. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
3. "MICHELIN Guide Toronto & Region expands in year three with four new Stars". Michelin North America, Inc. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
4. "Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Lists". Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. Canada's 100 Best. Retrieved 8 December 2024.