Apr 13, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, events
“Yum cha” translates from Cantonese as “drink tea”, but it’s so much more than just drinking tea. Yum cha is the Chinese morning/afternoon meal that involves drinking tea and eating dim sum dishes and it’s one of my favourite things...
Mar 17, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, events
Macaron lovers rejoice! This Thursday (March 20) marks the global celebration of the cute little French pastry – it’s Macaron Day! Anyone who knows me knows that I ADORE macarons! Yes, I’m the girl that talked her sister into giving macarons out as...
Aug 15, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, eating out, events
Location: 49 Karl Fraser Road, Toronto Description on Summerlicious site: Authentic Italian cuisine, uniformly rustic and intended for casual enjoyment. Fabbrica houses a contemporary dining room anchored at the front with a long bar and at the rear, our wood-burn...
Aug 8, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, eating out, events
Location: 2901 Bayview Avenue, Toronto Description on Summerlicious site: Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill, Bayview Village is the first of O&B’s casual dining restaurants. This large urban space feels very downtown despite its North Toronto location. A...
Aug 1, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, eating out, events
Location: 7 O’Neill Road, Toronto Description on Summerlicious site: Inspired by Belgium’s passion and unparalleled reputation for the finer things in life, the Bier Markt brings you the ultimate dining experience; knowledgeable staff guiding you through...
Jul 22, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, events, personal
Paul and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary a couple of weeks ago and we celebrated by having a few lunches during Summerlicious. For those outside Toronto, Summerlicious (and Winterlicious) are two food festivals held every year here in Toronto. Winterlicious...
