“Beginning Friday, June 26th, Jamie Kennedy at the Gardiner will open its patio as an after-work destination. Held every Friday evening throughout the summer, a small plates menu infused with the finest local fare will be offered along with full bar service featuring The Balvenie range and other popular cocktails.” We read that and had to check out this interesting event…

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In lieu of Winterlicious earlier this year, Toronto’s veteran dining establishment Scaramouche launched a Lobsterlicious celebration to support Atlantic fisheries. The restaurant offered a fix prix 3 course menu with lobster as the main ingredient in French inspired cooking. People loved it, so much so that the program was extended until the end of July. Jump for food porn… Continue Reading »

Happy Canada Day. :)

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I’ll admit, I’m not a good cook. I wasn’t born with a flair for cooking and I didn’t inherited any culinary prowess from the great cooks in my family. My partner on the other hand is a great cook. He is one of those people that can whip-up a meal with only the bare bones contents of a near empty fridge. Me on the other hand, I have to sit down with a recipe, buy all the ingredients and then get down to creating the meal. So why learn how to cook if you live with someone who cooks like Jamie Oliver and bakes like Anna Olsen? A few different reasons.. Continue Reading »

Toronto Night Market 2008 was a carnival of food, shopping, music, performances and activities — blanketed by night skies. This year the market is back with a new name but still promises a nomadic carnivore’s dream… Continue Reading »

This week we visit hell and its surrounding areas.

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If you judge this place by name or the entrance, it may seem like any other wrap or burrito joint.  But after you’re inside and have sampled from the menu, you’ll realize that things couldn’t be further from the truth… Continue Reading »

The first outdoor Toronto Wine & Spirit Festival took place at the Distillery District this past weekend, defying rain and inviting shine as scores of visitors streamed in and out of the cobblestone venue. Continue Reading »

After months of delay and numerous setbacks, Chef Mark McEwan, of Bymark and North 44 fame finally opened his new European style grocery store north of the city. situated at the north end of the new ‘Shops at Don Mills’ complex, the 20,000 square foot space serves an army of gourmet prepared foods and local and international products. Continue Reading »

This week we look at abandoned buildings, Pride and sustainable food.

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