Me and NESCAFÉ are meant to be. Let me tell you why. I’m very particular with the way I like my coffee, so particular that I always refuse to enjoy it anywhere but at home. My preference? A cup of hot water, half cup of creamer and three tablespoons of sugar. These handy Sweet…
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It’s Sushi Time! At the Sixth Annual #BentoSushiHeroes Championship
It’s the annual Bento Sushi Champion Competition! In its sixth year of this competition, Bento Sushi chefs from all over the nation are invited to create a roll. Six finalists are then stationed head to head to appeal to the likes of select judges and attendees of the big event for a $5,000 cheque….
For an Elevated Thai Experience, go ‘Kiin’
From owners of Toronto’s most beloved Pai, Chef Nuit & Jeff Regular have unveiled their newest addition to their line of Thai restaurants: Kiin. In Thai, ‘Kiin’ means eat! And eat, I will. Except for the unique fresh-flown produce from Thailand, you will not find any dishes similar to Pai. Instead, Kiin’s menu revolves…
All is fair with Fairouz, Ottawa
♫ “halloumi, loves hal–louv‘-you”, a song from my heart as I had a squeaky bite of the combination of halloumi and tart preserved cranberries. READ MORE: What else we ate, saw and loved in Ottawa I felt absolutely spoilt by our dishes at Fairouz, this wasn’t fair. As our first evening in Ottawa, on a rainy Friday…
A #GoodFoodPromise Made Tasty by Fionn MacCool’s!
Last week, we visited Fionn MacCool’s to check out their new #GoodFoodPromise. What’s it all about? A step into a new direction dedicated to serving up a combination of locally sourced ingredients by environmentally sustainable means. Beef is supplied by hormone and antibiotic-free Beretta Farms, all seafood is sustainably caught and ocean-wise certified as well…
SIAL Canada returns on May 2nd to 4th — Discover Food Innovation from over 60 Countries
SIAL Canada is back for a 14th edition in Canada this year on May 2nd to 4th. It will be the largest trade show to learn and discover the latest finds across products, equipment and technology focused all around food innovation. The European Union is amongst the many countries attending SIAL Canada, the EU is…
For Middle Eastern Snacks & an All-season Patio? Go to Bar Reyna.
Bar Reyna is the one place you want to be nestled away in regardless of the weather. Located in Yorkville, the one-of-a-kind interior presents each of its own feel on both the main, back patio and top floor. Set in wooden panels throughout the space and exposed bricks throughout the space, there are white accent…
In Pictures: Sushi-Making at Ebisu, Toronto + Get your Free Ramen
Watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi just once did not prepare me for this moment. Be real delicate with the rice, or in my case, the sushi will end up clumped and mushed together with each bite. With the guidance of Chef Tatuka Matsuda at Ebisu, we were each able to take part in forming…
An Experience at Toronto Rooftop Restaurant, Lavelle
Welcome to Lavelle, the one place that allows patrons to take in one of the best views of Toronto’s skyline. Situated on King West 16 levels above ground, the seating choices are plentiful – during the warmer weather, patrons can seat at the patio surrounding the 155-foot swimming pool, inside the private cabana…
Meet: The Sushi-Burger-Doughnut, “DOSHI”
Previous to my Square Fish experience, I imagined a lot to go wrong with novelty shaped sushi. The rice would fall apart, ingredients would be dry and what is so hard about getting fresh sashimi! But… very wonderfully, there was nothing out of place with these sushi-doughnuts “doshi” and squares “mosiac” – learn…
