It was rather surreal to be sitting down for lunch with an influential figure in Toronto’s culinary scene– but it happened. If anything, it just reinforces the notion that the person we sat down with — Chef Mark McEwan — is a very down-to- earth individual.
At Bymark restaurant, in the bustling financial district of Toronto, we tasted a marriage of Canadian food with wine from New Zealand. It was a deliberate showcase seasonal ingredients and wines that complement the flavours…
We have reached a tipping point with Japanese AYCE establishments. Firstly, we need to address the perception associated with AYCE joints; it is the notion that they sprout up like weeds and use subpar ingredients. Essentially– it is the idea of ‘cheap and cheerful food’ that can feed the masses.
Miss Fresh is a food delivery service that started in Quebec. They’ve recently expanded into the Toronto area and they asked me to give them a try.
It’s not everyday you get to have dinner with a sixth-generation Spanish Vintner as renowned as Bodegas Osborne, but as unlikely as it seems, here I am graced with Rocio Osborne’s presence. Despite the fact that she’s the brand ambassador of her namesake wine, she’s supremely humble and friendly. In fact, she’s floating around like a gracious host and ensuring we’re having a lovely evening. And how could we not: Spanish wines are flowing and so too is the phenomenal…
I bike past Fonda Lola, a quaint and cozy Mexican restaurant, nearly every day on my way to work. In fact, it is ideally situated in the Queen West neighbourhood of Toronto.
AGO hosts an appetizing array of food and wine parings every month at Frank Restaurant, which centres on a different theme each time. I had an opportunity to attend their European styled tasting which allowed attendees to delve into everything from Spanish pintxos to hearty venison shank.
Chef de Cuisine, Ryan Wilson-Lall helms this bustling kitchen. But, this particular event is a bittersweet showcase to his talents as he is moving onto his next venture at the end of the month…