Truly one of my absolute favourite dining destinations in Toronto is Gusto 101 in the King West neighbourhood at Portland St. With Southern Italian charm, a beautiful glass upper deck and a great patio that can be opened up for perfect sunny days, it’s the perfect atmosphere for casual get togethers with friends. Of course they have great food and to make it even better, there’s always great house wine on tap that costs only a dollar an…
Buonanotte has been a fixture in Toronto’s entertainment district for over two years now. It’s a popular spot for young professionals to network, socialize, and of course, dine. We visited earlier this year to celebrate its two year anniversary, and last December to try the holiday menu. This time, we visited to sample some of the items on its newly launched summer menu. We tried thirteen items in total – five antipasti, three pizzas, two pastas, and three…
Mercatto has opened its newest central location, Taverna Mercatto between the ACC and the Rogers Centre at the Southcore Financial Centre at 120 Bremner Blvd. It opened its doors to the neighbourhood for a sampling of the menu by Executive Chef Doug Neigel accompanied by Taverna’s drink menu. The bar is one of the largest among Mercatto’s restaurants, and with a convenient location, ideal for tourists and the downtown crowd to gather for after work drinks, lunch or even an…
CityPlace is as urban as a Toronto neighbourhood gets, and so the addition of a rustic Italian trattoria is exactly what this neighbourhood needed. Città brings traditional Italian dining, with its simple ingredients and time-honoured culinary techniques, to this bustling neighbourhood, and based on our experience, it’s surely to become a favourite among the neighbourhood locals and Torontonians alike.
For a refreshed grocery shopping experience, Michael-Angelo’s in Markham is having their grand re-opening this weekend. With a lineup of customers outside waiting for the doors to open, I was there to check out the festivities on Friday, December 19th.
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.