Turns out, it's kinda chic to get great food at a discount. Enjoy food and drink at some of the top dining destinations at the 17 best happy hours in Toronto.
Liliana’s Italian-Asian plates are rich comfort in a bowl
by Taylor Newlands
It might be hard to get a reservation at Liliana, but it’s the easiest meal I’ve eaten all year, with pillowy pastas, incredibly balanced flavours, crushable cocktails and curated wine.
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This former pastry chef runs Parquet — here's where he loves to eat out
by Katie Bridges
The Parquet chef dishes on his go-to spots for sweet treats and cheap eats, plus the restaurant green flags he looks for when dining out.
Wine and junk food pairings that shouldn’t work, but really do
by Renée Sferrazza
Whether you're using up leftover Halloween candy or treating yourself to a salty snack, these are the perfect wines to pair with your junk food craving and time on the couch.
From backyard foraging to open flames, Down Home redefines local flavour
by Brianne Cail
In the quiet of Grey County, Down Home is a 16-seat farmhouse restaurant serving an ever-evolving tasting menu rooted in foraging, open-fire cooking and warm Maritime hospitality.
Pouring Provence: We find the best new scotch release in France
by Erin Nicole Davis
We head to Provence, France to discover how The Glenlivet bottles the joie de vivre of the coastal region in its new limited-edition single malt.
Michelin-star restaurants in Toronto you can dine at for $100 per person
Our cheat sheet for Michelin dining on a budget: Here's how to eat at Michelin-star and Michelin-recommended restaurants in Toronto for $100 per person.
The story, the drama and the legal battle behind "The Nose" restaurant
by Brianne Cail
Minus a brief uptown stint, Gio Rana’s Really Really Nice Restaurant (a.k.a., “The Nose”) has been an east-end fixture for 37 years and counting. Here's how they've stayed so good for so long.
The 12 best cafés in Toronto for culture and community (and meet-cutes)
by Taylor Newlands
Cozy season calls for a comforting cup and a tasty treat, and Toronto’s unique coffee shops offer both in welcoming third spaces built around community, connection and culture.
3 fall drinks to cozy up with this season
Whether you're hosting a dinner party or curling up on the couch to binge-watch your favourite show, these are the perfect fall drinks to pour this season.
What happened to the Michelin Green Star?
by Taylor Newlands
Climate change hasn't gone anywhere, so why has the Michelin Green Star vanished like Homer Simpson into the bushes? Meanwhile, Michelin's new partnerships are raising eyebrows.
In defence of pumpkin spice: It’s time to stop hating on fall’s favourite flavour
by Brianne Cail
First off, let’s clear up the biggest misconception: there is no actual pumpkin in your latte. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, can we please let people enjoy their autumn in peace?
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The Cozy Issue
No. 51
Summer may have vanished in a flash, but The Cozy Issue is here to make the case for sweater weather. This fall, we’re leaning into comfort in all its forms, from moody cocktail bars and inviting snugs to budget-friendly eats that deliver big flavour without the big bill. We explore Toronto’s growing obsession with Japanese whisky with Mizunara bar director Orlando Carreira, head to Yonge Street to see how Brazilian bakeries, restaurants and açaí shops are helping Little Brazil take shape, and fuel your caffeine habit with standout coffee shops and beans worth brewing at home. Plus, escapism’s Wanderlust Issue is packed with travel inspiration, from Polynesian magic to a Turkish gourmet adventure. And we’re introducing the foodism Creator Program, bringing six familiar faces from your feed into the fold. Consider us officially converted to cozy season.
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