Local food boards had been abuzz in the past 1-2 years with the news that Toronto was soon to expand “street food” legislation to include foods other than hot dogs. Foodies rejoiced, politicians espoused the wonders of diverse offerings, and local media poured on the hype. Then earlier this year, we started hearing about the [...]
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Will Code For Food
Maybe it’s just me, but since I both eat a lot and am constantly connected online, I can’t fathom why some restaurants don’t have websites. Really, it’s not hard to run into some wank who can set up a WordPress blog in a few hours (*cough*). Even a splash page with an address and telephone [...]
A Taste of Summer
The sun is out today but it’s still not warm enough to hit a patio for lunch and a few pints. But I can still eat like it’s summer — I went to Golden Star Restaurant (7123 Yonge Street, Thornhill) and grabbed some takeout for lunch. You go there for their burgers — my usual [...]
Off to Montreal!
In just a few hours we’ll be on our way to Montreal! We’ve got a few days of eating, exploring, and digesting planned, and yes, we’re going to Au Pied de Cochon. And what do you know, their cabane à sucre opens this weekend too…
Much Ado About Reviews
If it wasn’t for restaurant reviews, I might never have become a food enthusiast. I started reading Toronto Life as a university student. Sunday nights I’d load up on magazines before getting on the Greyhound to head back up to school. I devoured the restaurant reviews, salivating over each detailed description, drinking in the atmosphere [...]
