As an iconic Canadian must, every brunch must begin with a caesar — it just tastes better that way! Carbon Bar, the spot on Queen East iconically known for their southern-style BBQ takes a whole unique approach on brunch food and drink-wise, spiking caesars with your choice of tequila, gin or vodka, then…
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An Evening With Best Buy — In The Hands Of David Rocco & Steve Gonzalez
You’ve had too much fun, once you start looking like a stock photo. And stock photo, we will! On this merry Wednesday evening, I joined in on a feast cooked in a Best Buy Appliance space by Chef David Rocco and Executive Chef Steve Gonzalez of Baro. The beautiful event was on the third floor of Baro,…
It’s the Feta Culture — Favourites Of 10-Courses W/ Krinos Feta
Experiencing the #KrinosFetaCulture I love feta, and it’s crumbly, milky and salty texture. But, I didn’t know the bounds of feta beyond the good ol’ Greek salad. To this, I was thrilled to be joining in on an evening with Krinos, where I learned about the beauty of feta cheese and all of…
A Comic-themed Speakeasy in Yorkville: Figures Toronto
There’s a new restaurant in town, a comic-themed speakeasy. It’s a first in Toronto, a restaurant that combines superheroes and nostalgic cartoons into a bar. A playground for the eyes as we gander at the gigantic neon pac man in the ceiling. Welcome to Yorkville, Figures! The first sight is a wall pasted…
Stepping into a Metro Master Class @ Taste of Toronto
Before you enter Taste of Toronto, you must first brace yourself with a hungry appetite to dig into a haven of food and drinks galore. Taste of Toronto is among the top opportunities of the year to grab your favourite food-loving friends and leap across the greenery of Fort York to explore the range of offered…
Until July 12 — Be Your Own Barista, at the NESCAFÉ Coffee Taproom on Queen West ☕
With one scan of NESCAFÉ’s new Sweet & Creamy sachet, the coffee adventure begins! From now to July 12th 9am to 7pm, NESCAFÉ’s newest pop-up, the NESCAFÉ Coffee Taproom invites all to be their own baristas and try out their new Sweet & Creamy line. Ambassadors will be outside the store, distributing sachets, or…
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…
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…
Liberty Commons, a brewpub by Big Rock Brewery and O&B in Liberty Village
Liberty Commons is a modern-day brewpub which serves up the brews of Calgary-based Big Rock Brewery and food pairings by Oliver & Bonacini’s Corporate Executive Chef Anthony Walsh, District Executive Chef John Horne (Canoe, Auberge du Pommier), and newly appointed Chef de Cuisine Ryan Lister (formerly of Canoe). Oliver & Bonacini, highly recognized…
