The Yonge Street Grille, located at the Courtyard Marriott on Yonge and College isn’t exactly the most trendy-looking restaurant in the city. In fact, it’s your typical hotel eatery, slightly overpriced and with dated decor (opposed to retro), a kind of restaurant that would target a slightly older clientele. However, the same could not be […]
The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was, by far, the wedding of a generation. While everyone else in the world was anxiously awaiting the reveal of the dress, I was waiting to see the royal menu. Beetroot Blini with Salmon Rose While the details of the event were shrouded in secrecy, there were […]
It looks like Yorkville area bloggers have a new place to park their Macs (other than the seven or so Starbucks and Second Cups) as Seven Grams Espresso Bar, an independent coffee bar with free Wi-Fi has recently opened its doors on Avenue Road, just south of Davenport. Founded by Heran Choi and Sunmi Park, […]
The Cantonese have a unique term for individuals of Chinese descent raised in a western country – jook sing (hollow bamboo) – not Chinese, but not really “western” (appearance-wise) either. That is exactly what Toronto’s House of Chan is. Though this restaurant, which has been around for over 50 years, serves old school style Canadianized […]
Although red meat is not always a popular choice with the more health-conscious individuals, it happens to be one of my favourite foods. More than delicious, it is a good source of protein and iron; it is also incredibly versatile. Like anything else, moderation is key. But sometimes, everybody needs a luxurious steak dinner! I […]
I grew up in the Middle East where I was partial to a number of mouth-watering delicacies. Among these is one I seek out everywhere I go, but can rarely find in its true form. The Lebanese call this preparation “toum.” Toum in a mixer Toum is thick, fluffy, creamy garlic sauce, somewhat similar to […]
With over 30 stalls from various wineries from Burgundy, France, the event space on the third floor of the Art Gallery of Ontario hosted a wine tasting event last week. Known for its amazing grape varieties, the best-known wines of the region include both reds and whites – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, respectively, according to […]
With spring around the corner, it’s time to think about lighter, healthier meal options that will still satisfy even the hungriest dinner guest. Dinner salads are a great alternative to a heavy meal, and are a quick and easy option. They are simple enough to prepare for your family after work, but impressive enough to […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz Starbucks is celebrating its 40th birthday! In honour of the big 4-0, they are offering treats from today (March 10) until Saturday between 2 and 5 pm. Called tribute days, customers can get a free Starbucks petite pastry (little treats for those who just want a “bit of something” – varieties include Cake Pops […]
Dinner parties are an elegant way for the mature and sophisticated to socialize with family and friends. While they can sometimes be stressful to organize, the payoff of a successful dinner party is a home full of satisfied guests, and incredible memories. A dinner party doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience for the host; […]
