Blueberry Tarts of 2011
Waking to deceptively warm sunshine these past few mornings, many Ottawa natives asked if it is “shorts” or “mittens” weather. Indeed, I found myself keeping three jackets at the ready, my down-filled...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: Luma
Whether it’s a new restaurant in town or an established one, there’s always something exciting about going to it for the first time. Sometimes, it’s a date night for me and Don, and other times, it’s...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: Hoof Raw Bar
Meet Abby. She’s smart, funny, and charming. She loves food and is a fantastic baker. A city girl, she lives just a few stops (by subway) outside of downtown Toronto. With endless restaurants, fine...
View ArticleToronto Underground Market
I love summer in Toronto. There are so many food festivals that you can pretty much take a trip around the world in food. This doesn’t even include all the mini-festivals that occur. For example, just...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: Momofuku Noodle Bar (TO)
Nearly two years ago, highly-acclaimed and Michelin Star-decorated New York City Chef David Chang announced he was bringing expanding Momofuku empire to Toronto. Like many excited food-lovers, I...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: Jump
Every spring, I like to get away to Toronto to re-charge my batteries. For me, it’s a mini-vacation away from the daily routine and from work. It’s a chance for me to catch up with my girlfriends, do...
View ArticleFirst Impressions of Le Kimchi
A thank-you to those of our readers who participated in La Vendemmia last week, especially those who tweeted. Anyone who followed the tweets during the Preston Street Moveable Feast event, you likely...
View ArticleA Grocery Store Adeventure: Galleria Supermarket
As a child, I loved accompanying my mom to the grocery store. To me, it was like a big trip, going somewhere different each time. There were the local supermarkets in the neighbourhood and every...
View ArticleBachelorette Week in Toronto: Kenzo Japanese Noodle House
It’s not very often Don and I find ourselves apart. We don’t get a lot of vacation time, but when we do, we usually spend it together. Last summer Don had an unexpected “bachelor” week when I was in...
View ArticleBachelorette Week in Toronto: First Impressions of Burger Brats
“O Hintonburger, Hintonburger, wherefore art thou Hintonburger?” It was all I could think of as I sat down for dinner. It was Monday evening with the raining drizzling upon us as my friend and I made...
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