This Margaret Wente article from the Globe and Mail had me thinking. In a city full of wonderful and interesting foods, is it time to go back to the basics? This means boring old meatloaf with tomato sauce, plain mashed potatoes if you’re Anglo, stir-fry beef and gai lan if you’re Chinese or whatever dishes […]
It’s patio season! Bier Markt has launched its delicious summer menu and DelectablyChic! is helping them celebrate by giving away a $75 gift card! The new menu, which includes succulent dishes like heirloom carrots and sugar snap peas (shaved heirloom carrots, sugar snap peas, hydro bibb lettuce, corn shoots, honey sunflower brittle, crisp spiced chickpeas, […]
Picnic, the new grab and go that took over the old Carlton Cards spot at the Holt Renfrew Centre opened a couple of months ago and I’ve been meaning to write about it since. I’ve eaten there several times since its launch in February and have noticed much improvement in terms of selection. Half sandwiches […]
Those of you who have read my site since inception know that I’m all about style and food, so for the Spring One of a Kind Show, I’m highlighting two must-visit booths, one food-related and the other, fashion. Voisin’s Maple Products: Left: Maple butter with cinnamon; Right: Regular maple butter This is not just maple […]
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Montreal-based chef and Chopped Canada judge, Chuck Hughes (also of Chuck’s Day Off). He was in Toronto to speak at an event at the Art Gallery of Ontario about Mexican travel (which he says he goes yearly) and Mexican food (for The Taste of Mexico). With […]
The One of a Kind Show is in full swing and as usual, there are plenty of amazing vendors, ranging from fashion to crafts, art and more. Food is also one of the main attractions at the event and there are so many gift ideas in the form of stocking stuffers or even more formal […]
If you want to look for some unique gifts for your friends and family this holiday season, the One of a Kind Show is the place to be. Featuring more 800 exhibitors in crafts, fashion and food categories, there will also be DIY workshops and seminars presented by major media outlets. This year’s holiday show […]
As in previous years, the show will open with a VIP evening on Thursday, November 14, and will have public admissions, starting on Friday, November 15 at 2 PM. As usual, the expo will feature wines, spirits, beers and more from around the world, as well as delicious foods from various restaurants and other food-related […]
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 […]
Unlike the awful weather last year, Diner en Blanc Toronto 2013 was sunny and warm. Attendees, all dressed in white, arrived in a parking lot near Queen and Church for the second annual event, some bringing their own food, while dined on delicious items provided by George Restaurant, with four meal choices, all named after […]
