Tag: Asian fusion

Cynthia’s Restaurant List: Momofuku Daishō

Posted on by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

So after more than a year of opening in Toronto, I’ve finally made my way to Daishō, the Momofuku restaurant located on the third floor of the complex (I went to the Noodle Bar for lunch a couple of months ago) next to the Shangri-La Hotel.  For those who are unfamiliar, Daishō’s meals are meant […]

Fusion and ‘North American’ Ethnic Cuisine

Posted on by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

I consider myself quite lucky to have had exposure to different types of cuisine, especially “real” or “authentic” versions of “ethnic foods.”  However, what I find very interesting is how different names are applied to North Americanized “ethnic” foods, depending on the type of restaurant and how it is presented.  Take Chinese food, for example.  […]