Posts by: Mehreen

Brewer’s Plate 2010

On May 28, 2010 By

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The third annual Brewers Plate took place at Hart House this year, presenting itself as a ‘local, sustainable spring feast.’ With sponsorship support from Green Enterprise Ontario, Green Belt and Local Food Plus, the effort to provide event attendees with fresh, local tasting dishes and local beers brought [...]

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www.salutwinefestival.com
 

The Salut Wine & Food festival came to an end with multiple events happening on Saturday, including a final tribute to French wines at the historic St. Lawrence Hall. This concluding event, French Toast! A Celebration of France, featured wines from various regions, a mix of Malbecs, [...]

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The greatest appetizer is usually the simplest one. Or is it? The Fetzer Appetizer Challenge invited seven exceptional restaurants to compete in a preparation challenge that paired their innovation against Fetzer winery’s Pinot Grigio, a light, fruity wine that pairs well with all breeds of [...]

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96 Richmond Street West, Toronto ON
647–0268-0999
www.quinnssteakhouse.com
Map
Approx $40 per person
Local Food? some local ingredients
Local Wine/Beer? very small selection Hours
Mon to Fri: 11am to 11pm
Sat & Sun: 4pm to 11pm

Reservations recommended

At 96 Richmond West, connected to [...]

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55 Adelaide Street East, Toronto ON
647-343-0268-0999
www.namirestaurant.ca
Map
Approx $35 per person
Local Food? some local ingredients
Local Wine/Beer? very small selection Lunch
Mon to Fri: 11:45am – 2:30pm
Dinner
Mon to Sat: 5:30pm to 10:30pm

Closed Sundays
Reservations recommended

Nami, at 55 Adelaide St. [...]

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Olive Oil Tasting

On March 25, 2010 By

A little olive oil in the frying pan goes a long way. It is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, and is mainly produced in Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal. It has long been praised for its nutritional and health benefits as well as its lightness of flavour. But the olive, like the grape, is [...]

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I attended a beginner cooking class at Nella Cucina, where I learned, with a large cohort, the intricacies of Chinese dim sum making. It was a day for dumplings, one of the many popular parts of the dim sum experience. Chef Vanessa Yeung and her team of assistants led us through several workstations to [...]

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Earth to Table Book

On December 2, 2009 By

www.earthtotable.ca

How well do you know the food in your refrigerator? Are you aware how far the fruit has traveled, how fresh the meat is, how many artificial ingredients are in the ice cream and pizza in your freezer?

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