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Two-Bite Post: The Gabardine

The Gabardine is a polished American bistro with elements that make it more casual: epoxy-lacquered wood tables, white walls, patterned white tin ceiling, mis-matched dishware, and a chalkboard. I stopped in recently and enjoyed some lunch in this bright and airy space.

Comforting Campagnolo

It seems that every couple of weeks another Italian restaurant crops up doing that whole “nonna” cookin’ schtick. These restaurants are like a wave washing upon a shore. A shore littered with the remains of those restaurants’ Italian brethren where their grandmothers may, or may not have, been in the kitchen. Normally, I’d say that Toronto doesn’t need more Italian fare served up. I really would. If only the fare wasn’t so damn good.

BYOW + Corkage in Toronto

I’ve been busy these last two weeks. There was a lot of chatter on Chowhound about corkage fees and not having a good, updated, listing. So people would post about what they knew and well, it horrified me. No sorting? No… Continue Reading →

Two-Bite Post: Buca

Buca is a trendy Italian place on King West with high ceilings and a cacophony of noise during peak hours. However, they have some really good food with apps and nibbles leading the way. Here are a couple of dishes I wanted to highlight (despite the poor lighting).

Nibbles 'n' Notes Around Town

Toronto has been blanketed by snow for the last while and somehow all that fresh white powder made me want to take long walks around the city. Here’s what I’ve seen in the last couple of weeks on my meanderings.

The Macaron Hunt

On the hunt for macarons? Here are some places that I have visited across the GTA along with my thoughts on them.

Dreaming Of Porchetta

Everybody is losing their minds over Porchetta & Co, a tiny sandwich shop on Dundas West. With a limited menu done well, it’s no surprise.

Notable Dishes of 2010

My round-up of dishes in 2010 that were a favourite either aesthetically or gastronomically. Or both. Time to reminisce!

Le Rossignol Sings

On a cold wintry night, there’s nothing more satisfying than classic French cuisine to fuel and fortify a body against the chill.

Last-minute New Year's Eve Roundup

A short list of restaurants with New Year’s Eve openings that you won’t find on Open Table. Clearly, not an exhaustive list. And of course, call ahead to make sure.

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