The Pine
| The Pine | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | August 1, 2020 |
| Owners | Jeremy Austin[1] Cassie Austin[2] |
| Manager | Cassie Austin[2] |
| Head chef | Jeremy Austin[1] |
| Food type | Chinese |
| Rating |  (Michelin Guide) |
| Location | Canada |
Seating capacity | 24[2] |
| Website | www |
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]
Concept
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, and retained its star in 2025.[1]
The restaurant placed on North America's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2026, ranking #48.[4]
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Ranking
| The Pine[5] | ||
| Year | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 51 | new |
| 2023 | 47 |  4 |
| 2024 | 40 | 7 |
| 2025 | 19 | 21 |
| 2026 | 11 | 8 |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "The Pine - Creemore". Michelin Guide. Michelin North America. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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.
- ↑ Hart, Charlie (29 May 2026). "All the Canadian spots named among North America's 50 Best Restaurants in 2026". Dished. Daily Hive. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Lists". Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. Canada's 100 Best. Retrieved 8 December 2024.