Author: Nick Lee

Jason Priestley

In honour of the Canada’s Walk of Fame airing on Global TV tonight at 8pm, here are photos from the yellow carpet including Ryan Reynolds and Rachel McAdams. While he was there and he made some banter with Jason Priestley on stage at the Sony Centre, I don’t think Jian Ghomeshi is making it into the broadcast…

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Set in the heart of Toronto’s entertainment district at Mercer St, Buonanotte is an Italian dining destination that combines a lively nightlife experience with great Italian dishes, perfect for sharing. I was among a few in an intimate setting who tried the new menu items at Buonanotte by Executive Chef Davide Ianacci and enjoyed some cocktails and fine wine.

"Chef's Braised Whelk" with sliced shellfish lightly grilled and bathed in a kombu seaweed beurre blanc served on sea asparagus and burdock salad

Now open on popular Ossington Avenue is the highly anticipated Borealia Restaurant. It’s a warm, intimate setting which takes a unique approach in both the decor and the menu with inspiration from a time when immigrant groups arrived in Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries. It’s thoughtfully-Canadian cuisine like you’ve never tried before.

The large Japanese mural at BarFish | Photo: Nick Lee

New sushi and cocktail destination, BarFish, has now opened replacing what used to be the outdoor bar of Blowfish restaurant at the north east corner of King and Bathurst. Cocktails and sushi are at the forefront of this intimate and chic space with sky high ceilings.

Carnitas de Maciza with pork shoulder confit, tomatillo salsa, pickled onion, charred habanero | Photo: Nick Lee

Celebrating their first year anniversary at Bloor Street’s Koreatown, John and I were invited to sample the latest menu items and cocktails at Barrio Coreano, a casual yet lively Korean-Mexican eatery. Featuring a menu of shareable plates, soft and crispy tacos and cocktails, Barrio Coreano is part of the Playa Cabana empire headed by Dave Sidhu.

On Front St. just between Yonge St and Church St in a Heritage building first constructed in 1872, CC Lounge is set to open this Friday, December 12th.

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