Author: John Tan

The popular Taiwanese bakery chain, Bake Code, is now open Toronto. The location at Yonge and Sheppard in North York is the first in Canada, and the second in North America, following the recently opened location in Los Angeles. We attended the media preview right before the grand opening on September 17th, and discovered a bakery unlike any other in the city.

LobstahPalooza 2015 is almost upon us! This is the third time Matt Dean Pettit – chef and co-owner of Rock Lobster Food Co restaurants and Matty’s Seafood Brands is holding this event. This time, it will be held on Sunday, September 27 from 1-8pm at El Gordo’s Backyard, 214 Augusta St in Kensington Market.

Duck tortellini | Chanterelle mushrooms, tea smoked duck breast, charred tomato sauce

Mark your calendars for Monday, September 14 as ViaVai Pizzeria and Wine Bar hosts the Piedmont Wine Dinner – an elevated dining experience with a four-course menu by Executive Chef Joe Friday with wine pairings from Demarie Winery, located in the prestigious wine region of Piedmont, Italy . On September 9th, we visited ViaVai to get an exclusive preview.

On Sunday, August 16, Cabana Pool Bar held its first ever Sunday brunch at its Mimosa Garden. Ever since its opening, Cabana Pool Bar has been the summer destination for those who want to enjoy the luxe day life. We got to try a rare Sunday brunch at Cabana Pool Bar adding another reason to make a visit.

East Coast Road Trip | lobster & corn chowder, butter poached lobster & crab, Ontario peas, leeks, shallots, smoked paprika oil, pea shoots

On Tuesday, August 11th, we visited 250 University Ave to be wined and dined with the nostalgia of summer by the Elle Cuisine team. As we descended down the stairs and walked through the dimly-lit corridors to The Vault where dinner would take place, we had no idea what awaited us.

Summer's Negroni

August 5th was a beautiful day in Toronto; a perfect summer day to visit La Société to check out their new Le Cocktail menu. The restaurant would be introducing five new cocktails, the creations of sommelier, cocktail designer, and mixologist Kyle Stefanato.

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