There are just two more days for you to check out Summerlicious and get a god deal on what's usually a pricier meal at a Toronto restaurant. How to choose? I went a bit crazy with Summerlicious reservations this year because there was a gluten-free category and a ton of … [Read more...] about Summerlicious Toronto 2023: Where to Eat in the Last Two Days of the Summer Food Festival
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Toronto Tripping: Thai, Mexican and a Lot of Ice Cream
The Ontario-Quebec border opened just in time for my WSET Level 3 Sake exam. The two-part exam includes a 30-minute tasting component and a 1h45min written component, and while the course itself had been online (thanks so much to Metropolitan Premium Wines and Sakes for … [Read more...] about Toronto Tripping: Thai, Mexican and a Lot of Ice Cream
“I Love Montreal, But…” (Adventures in Three Toronto’s Food Destinations: Markets, Sushi and Gluten Free Baked Goods)
…there are great reasons to leave the city I call home, from the cold winters to the eternal construction – but most importantly, the food. Not that the food is bad here, but there's literally a world of flavours out there to discover and by which to be inspired. This fall, I … [Read more...] about “I Love Montreal, But…” (Adventures in Three Toronto’s Food Destinations: Markets, Sushi and Gluten Free Baked Goods)
Jackpot Chicken Rice and Eating Hainanese Fancy in Toronto’s Chinatown
Seems as though Spadina Avenue, what most people think of as the home of cheap Chinese food in Toronto, is a hotbed of stellar eating. First there was Alo, the fine dining tasting menu place perched above the Avenue that has a months-long waiting list. Now there's Jackpot Chicken … [Read more...] about Jackpot Chicken Rice and Eating Hainanese Fancy in Toronto’s Chinatown
Eating Healthy in Toronto and Why you Shouldn’t Live on Papaya Alone
Should I change that title? The sentence structure is tricky because you might think I mean that you shouldn't eat nothing but papaya if you're in a relationship or don't have a roommate. But if I say that you shouldn't live on papaya and I leave off the "alone," then you might … [Read more...] about Eating Healthy in Toronto and Why you Shouldn’t Live on Papaya Alone
Sushi Ya: My Favourite Japanese/Sushi Restaurant is About to Close
When I heard the news that Sushi Ya was going to close on May 15, 2016, I was devastated. I'd been keeping the amazing subterranean sushi bar under the radar, not wanting the critics to find it and spread how amazing it is to the masses. But now that I've heard it's going to … [Read more...] about Sushi Ya: My Favourite Japanese/Sushi Restaurant is About to Close
Valdez Latin Street Food: South and Central American Inspired Small Plates in Downtown Toronto
I've been twice now to Valdez Latin Street Food restaurant in Toronto, and I love it. Because: 1. The menu changes just enough so that each time that I go I can always find new dishes. 2. A lot of the new dishes are variations on a theme, e.g. passionfruit sauce instead of … [Read more...] about Valdez Latin Street Food: South and Central American Inspired Small Plates in Downtown Toronto
PF Chang’s: Gluten-free in Laval and Montreal
Yes, this is a chain restaurant. Yes, the one I went to is in Laval. These are two criteria that would normally mean I’d never try the restaurant. But any Asian restaurant with an extensive gluten-free menu is worth the drive to the giant shopping complex, the Carrefour … [Read more...] about PF Chang’s: Gluten-free in Laval and Montreal
Nonya Indonesian Cuisine in Montreal
When I used to live in Outremont I'd occasionally walk past this restaurant and want to go there. I recognized some of the Indonesian dishes—Laksa soup, satay, nasi goreng salad, but then I'd notice the pricetag and think, "I'll just go make my own instead..." And then I'd find … [Read more...] about Nonya Indonesian Cuisine in Montreal
Tachido
A few weeks ago I discovered a new restaurant on avenue du Parc. That in itself is exciting since recently it's more likely to see a restaurant closing than opening in the construction0heavy area. But with construction stopped for the holiday season (to encourage business in the … [Read more...] about Tachido