When the Wine Council of Ontario recently announced that they were challenging Ontario residents to drink local wine for 30 days, we got excited. It was a great initiative to encourage people to learn more about local wines and support our wine industry. But a good challenge needs a good guide. [...]
Continue Reading →100-1255 Bay Street, Toronto ON
647-351-0238
www.ginzasushi.ca
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Approx $20 per person
Local Food? some local ingredients
Local Wine/Beer? very small selection
Lunch
Mon to Sun: 12pm to 3pm
Dinner
Mon to Sun: 5pm to 10pm
Closed on Mondays
It is possible that [...]
Continue Reading →Harvest Wednesdays are happening again at the Gladstone Hotel for a fourth season. This local food inspired event brings farm fresh food to the table for everyone’s tasting experience. Spotlight checked out yesterday’s tasting event and had a fabulous time. See below for the Gladstone’s explanation of what [...]
Continue Reading →170 Eglinton Ave East, Toronto ON
416-322-5463
www.limecuisine.ca
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Approx $20 per person
Local Food? some local ingredients
Local Wine/Beer? small selection
Lunch
Mon to Sun: 12pm to 3pm
Dinner
Mon to Sun: 5pm to 10pm
I stopped at Lime a few days [...]
Continue Reading →Sam James knows good coffee. To coffee lovers who have frequented his previous haunts, namely Dark Horse Espresso, Manic Coffee and Hank’s, he is a barista champ, a man who knows much about the ubiquitous coffee bean.
Continue Reading →946 1/2 Queen Street East, Toronto ON
416-351-5453
www.swirltoronto.com
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Approx $30 per person
Local Food? mostly local ingredients
Local Wine/Beer? fully local
Bar
Sun and Mon: 5pm to 10pm
Tue to Thu: 5pm to 12am
Fri and Sat: 5pm to 2am
Blink and [...]
Continue Reading →Former sommelier and international winemaker Norman Hardie seems to have found peace at his Prince Edward County property. Between playing host to the many guests that visit him every week, he manages to make some blockbuster wines. After a 5 minute conversation with Norm Hardie, you will come to the same conclusion that I [...]
Continue Reading →In a very picturesque Prince Edward County lies a very picturesque Vineyard. Surrounded by rich history, barns and luscious green is By Chadsey’s Cairns.Bring the cameras. Reception will be unanimous once you reach this tiny vineyard. The property of By Chadsey’s Cairns is so charming you may get sidetracked before you stop into the [...]
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