Hamilton Renaissance
What do I know about Hamilton? Comedians, steel, doughnuts. But, recently there is a flourishing arts scene, and a dining explosion. Really! Who knew? The architecture, the galleries, and the restaurants have all forced...
Toronto Poutine Festival Returns This May
French fries, gravy and cheese curds. I mean, how can someone not like poutine? It's one of the greatest inventions in Canada since maple syrup and Drake.
Canada is known for many things, but over...
On The Trail of the Perfect Peking Duck
There are many reasons to visit Beijing: to see what remains of ancient art, history and culture; to shop at the Silk Market and the Friendship store; and to witness the future on a...
Over the Moon for Supermoon Bakehouse
I’ve been obsessed with croissants for as long as I can remember. As a young girl, my mom would make her versions of them (the eastern European “kifla”), which is a lot denser and...
Francesca’s Bakery
A red sign with cursive font hangs overhead. Francesca Bakery, since 1994.
I pull the handle, and step inside.
My eyes swell as my head swivels left to right, and right to left. The space is...
Hot Dish: The Lobster Roll at Narami Sushi
It’s hard to find affordable and good sushi in Toronto. As I was leaving Pilot Coffee Roasters in the popular Ossington foodie strip, I saw a sign for $4 sushi rolls. Narami Sushi is...
The Renaissance of Canadian Whisky
When Patrick O’Driscoll, President and CEO of Hiram Walker and Sons, opened up a cupboard of old products, he had no idea what he had found. Asking his master blender, Dr. Don Livermore, what...
Why You Don’t Need to be Intimidated by Craft Beer
Imperial Stout. Contemporary Gose. Mixed Fermentation Table Sour. Double Dry-Hopped India Pale Ale. Triple-Foot Bathtub Saison. What does it all mean? Granted, the last one is made up but seriously, all the terminology can...
Best Lunch Places In Toronto’s Baldwin Village and Chinatown
Are you bored of your usual lunch options after hanging out at the Art Gallery or the the University of Toronto? Try out these best options in Baldwin Village and Chinatown.
Mother’s Dumplings
This long running...
Iconic Food from Pop Culture You Can Actually Try in Toronto
Growing up, some of my favourite movies, shows and books just made my mouth water (like wishful cravings of chocolate from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory or even green eggs and ham from...
