Magic Oven: A DelectablyChic! Toronto Fave

It’s not hard to admit that Toronto has a love affair with pizza, especially thin crust pizza.  However, most pizza places offer the same old choices, and usually not vegan or gluten-intolerant friendly.  This is NOT the case with Magic Oven, which boasts five locations across the 416.  Visit the restaurant’s website and you will […]

Cookies: A New Kind of Dessert Bar at The Red Bench

I recently had the pleasure to speak with Elie, one of the owners of Toronto’s newest cookie, tea and froyo bar, The Red Bench, located on Yonge, south of Bloor. The name, The Red Bench, was inspired by an actual red bench near co-owner (and Elie’s wife) Deena’s home in Paris, France.  According to Elie, […]

Appetizers for a Casual Gathering: Delicious Mini Pizzas

Mini pizzas are the perfect finger food for any casual gathering. Because of their small size, they are a much cuter and more delicate way to serve pizza, adding a level of sophistication while maintaining a laid-back feel. Most importantly, they are generally liked by children and adults, which make them perfect for a kid’s […]

Porchetta’s Yummy Pork Sandwiches

At Porchetta & Co., you only have two choices:  A slow-roast pork sandwich or a slow-roast pork plate (called the Porchetta Sandwich and Porchetta Plate, respectively).  There are, however, many different sauces and accompaniments to choose from.  From cheeses to mushrooms to braised rapini, these can be used as toppings (sauces and toppings range between $0.25 […]