Unbeknownst to me, The Wine Bar shut down for gold-medal Sunday. So, wandering around the corner brought us to Lucien’s doorstep instead. With its cred, I don’t hear about this restaurant very often. Actually, to the point where this wasn’t even on my radar.
Despite eyebrow-raising prices on the menu outside, the dishes seemed interesting enough. [...]
There’s been a National Pig Day on March 1st in the US since 1972, but apparently (as of this year) Prince Edward County has now decided to make it International Pig Day, “extending it into a month-long appreciation of pigs, pork and the people who raise them.” Though I only recently learned of this holiday [...]
With all the holiday craziness going on, I hadn’t planned to post anything until at least next week. But after pointing out the Brown Rice Bowl “Baja Style” from Lady Marmalade twice today, I thought I’d do a round up of my favourite dishes that I’d eaten this year last year. While there’s seemingly no connection [...]
Since posting about Ceili Cottage back in July, I’ve returned several times. There’s something about the atmosphere of the Cottage that lures me back – moreso than the food. It’s a great space and Patrick and his wife Alison are lovely hosts. Recent visits include toasting marshmallows in the fire pit out front and chatting [...]
Izakaya isn’t common in Toronto and what has existed isn’t anything to write home about. On the other hand, Guu is five restaurants strong in Vancouver, so they know a thing or two about running a successful Izakaya joint. And so there’s been this anticipation around Guu’s Toronto outpost that has foodies abuzz. Since Guu [...]
Having enjoyed Globe many times over the years, I was happy to visit their newly-opened restaurant Earth up at Yonge and Rosedale. Meant to be a dressed-down version of Globe, its sleek and organic mix of black and beige doesn’t quite give off a truly casual vibe. Decor aside, what truly excited was what the [...]
Ceili Cottage (pronnounced kay-lee) is the newest venture (opened last week) by Starfish owner Patrick McMurray. While this had been on the radar, it wasn’t until the website had coughed up a menu that a dinner visit was decided upon. I was charmed by the oyster shells embedded in the concrete path leading to a [...]
Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar is probably most consistently my favourite restaurant in Toronto. It’s hard for me to explain why; the food is rarely exceptional, though usually very good. I think there’s something I find comforting about dining alone at the kitchen bar, watching the cooks work, and seeing how much of the [...]
And so it is that the more genteel half of Salad King has moved North to the suburbs. No longer tucked away on a second floor, Linda is now front and centre, at the heart of The Shops at Don Mills. Red, gold, and black are the predominant colours in the new space. Intricate carvings [...]
Went to Golden Turtle for dinner, maybe only the 3rd or 4th time ever. Server brought out a dish of hot peppers with to go with my pho before I had even mentioned them — guess she remembered me and that I always ask for some. Very cool. Big tip.
