Cynthia’s Restaurant List Review: Kwan Dim Sum

Kwan Dim Sum, located on Yonge, just north of St. Clair is one of the latest midtown Chinese restaurants.  Opened just a few months ago, the restaurant has been getting amazing reviews for its dim sum lunches.  Based on the photos alone, the dim sum looks both “traditional” and, at the same time, a little […]

Cynthia’s Restaurant List Review: Combine Eatery

Last Friday, I posted a(n on-going) list of restaurants in the city that I would like to try (or return to for a different meal).  The first restaurant knocked from the list was Combine Eatery, located on Danforth Avenue, just east of Broadview.  The restaurant is, according to sources, “southwest” – as in Southwestern United […]

Cynthia’s Restaurant List (Places She Still Needs to Go) – Updated August 20

People who follow me/DelectablyChic! on Instagram and Twitter know that I eat out a lot.  I have my regular spots (especially for brunch) and also try new places.  And in Toronto, there are plenty of places to try.  I can’t even keep up!  So I’ve decided to come up with a list.  Some of the […]

Lentil and Chickpea Stew for Lunar New Year, Day 1

Traditionally, Chinese people don’t eat meat on the first day of the Lunar New Year, which is tomorrow (January 31).  So, if you’re looking for something that is vegetarian or vegan, but not traditional Chinese food, you might want to try this lentil and chickpea stew, inspired by a lentil curry recipe I found online.  […]

Winterlicious 2014 Reservations Start January 16

Yes, tomorrow!  As usual, there will be plenty of restaurants (over 200!) to pick from.  This season, the prices are $15, 25 and 35 for lunch and $25, 35 and 45 for dinner. My husband and I will likely be stopping by Trevor Kitchen and Bar again.  Known for their complimentary cotton candy at the […]

Nespresso Boutique and Café Yorkville: ‘The Apple Store of Coffee’

Seriously, that’s what my husband and I overheard a guy say the first time we went back in October.  And I guess to a certain extent, he’s right – high ceilings, light-coloured walls and definitely, a very modern vibe.  Located at the former home of the Cumberland Theatre, the shop and café (called the Nespresso […]

Italian on Queen West at Destingo Kitchen and Bar

Destingo Kitchen and Bar is one of the latest restaurant to open in the Queen and Bathurst area.  Located in a former furniture and decor shop, this new restaurant has a fairly standard menu that one finds in modern, mid-priced Italian restaurants, with pastas, panini and delicious mains and starters.  At my recent visit, which […]

Trinity Taverna: Contemporary Greek Dining in the Beach Area

Trinity Taverna, Greek Restaurant, Beaches, Toronto, The Beach

My husband and I recently had the opportunity to have dinner at Trinity Taverna, a modern-style Greek restaurant located in the Beach(es) area of Toronto, courtesy of Faulhaber PR.  The restaurant is located in what was formerly known as  the Boardwalk Pub, and was developed by Peter Morentzos, known for Montreal-based eateries such as La […]

Taste of Richtree: Too Crowded, Too Confusing

When I saw the marketing information about the new Richtree Market at the Eaton Centre, I was excited to visit.  I was even more interested when their Facebook page posted something about an event called Taste of Richtree, an event where people can become acquainted with their new concept (which is more like a higher […]

The Eats and Fashion Treats of Westboro

Ottawa has always been a tourist destination being the nation’s capital. These days, the reason why people are flocking to Ottawa is a little different. Travellers from Toronto, Kingston, Montreal and more are looking to enjoy that mix of city and nature that Ottawa so uniquely offers but also for the diverse shopping experience. The […]