A few weeks ago I dined at a new restaurant called Braised located in Leslieville. The restaurant which is owned by Sam Scanga, also owner of Lolita’s Lust on the Danforth, opened up about a month ago in the east side of Toronto. The menu at Braised offers hearty, traditional fare with the main focus […]
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Peller Estates Winery
A few weeks ago I had the chance to visit the stunning Peller Estates Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake and learn a thing or two about the incredible wines they make. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a world known mecca for stretches of vineyards and orchards of some of the best wineries in all of Canada. There are about 25 […]
Saturday Dinette
http://www.saturdaydinette.com/ Saturday Dinette is a modern diner that opened up in the Riverdale/Leslieville area a few months ago. The diner offers a healthier take on classic comfort foods with dishes that incorporate local and worldly produce. Owner/chef Suzanne Barr has always been an avid foodie and has spent many years working in New York as a […]
Prairie Girl Bakery
If I were stranded on a deserted island and had to pick one type of dessert to eat for the rest of my solitary life it would be cupcakes hands down! I make cupcakes quite often but can never make them as good as some of the wonderful bakeries out there. I remember visiting NYC […]
Kintori Yakitori
After my excellent dining experience last month at Kinka Izayaka, I got the chance to try out another Kinka Family establishment called Kintori Yakitori. Kintori Yakitori is located in Koreatown and is situated on the second level of Kinton Ramen, another Kinka Family restaurant. Although Yakitori is translated to grilled chicken, which is what they […]