Andrea Yu
Contributing Writer
Andrea is a Toronto-based freelance journalist and content writer reporting on food, drink, life and culture. She has an insatiable curiosity for all things food and drink. If you ever find yourself dining with her, be warned that she’ll ask for one bite or sip of whatever you’re having. She has a taste for sour beverages (whether cocktail or ale) and always manages to find room for dessert. When not eating or drinking, you can find Andrea biking around Toronto on her beat-up cruiser (weather permitting) in search of her next forkful.
Andrea Yu's articles
The Fertile Desert: A fruitful foray into Arizona's Sonoran Desert
Andrea Yu ventures along the fringes of Arizona’s Sonoran desert to discover arid landscapes, farms and orchards bearing an unexpectedly diverse array of crops.
Published: Wednesday 30th May 2018
Flavour of the Week: Mira Restaurant
Formerly home to a rotating roster of nightclubs, Mira Restaurant gives the King West strip a more upscale dinner option with Peruvian flair.
Published: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Flavour of the Week: The Senator Winebar
One of the city’s oldest restaurants breathes new life into its second floor with a stylish French bistro menu and live acoustic acts.
Published: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Food For All? Making Toronto a more food secure city
We take a hard look at the ongoing problem of hunger in Toronto.
Published: Wednesday 21st March 2018
Restaurant review: Akira Back
Michelin-starred chef Akira Back brings the creative Korean-Japanese fare of his eponymous restaurant brand to the second floor of Toronto’s Bisha Hotel.
Published: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Restaurant review: Craft Beer Market
The latest beer-focused opening in the Financial District boats an impressive 160 beers on tap and seating for 500 guests.
Published: Friday 22nd December 2017
Restaurant review: Amano Pasta in Union Station
Union Station's first proper sit-down restaurant serves fresh-made pasta alongside an impressive list of hard-to-find Italian wines.
Published: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Review: Death & Taxes
Queen West’s newest watering hole puts equal emphasis on food, drink and a trendy atmosphere taking inspiration from the classic British pub.
Published: Wednesday 20th September 2017
Campfire Cooking Hacks from a Chef
O&B district executive chef and avid outdoor enthusiast John Horne shares tips for cooking with an open flame
Published: Thursday 31st August 2017
Restaurant review: Café Cancan
Victor Barry brings modern French bistro fare to Harbord Street’s restaurant row with the stylish Café Cancan
Published: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Future Crops
As demand for food increases worldwide, we speak to local innovators that are changing the way we think about farming.
Published: Wednesday 26th April 2017
Restaurant review: Reverie at the Park
This whimsical College Street eatery serves up beautiful, impeccably-plated eats and fresh cocktails.
Published: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Restaurant review: Bang Sue
Khao San Road's late-night snack bar puts Thai twists on classic cocktails along with a stellar menu of bar snacks and bites to boot.
Published: Wednesday 5th April 2017
The Kids of Koreatown
As the owners of Koreatown’s legacy institutions grow old, we find out how their adult sons and daughters are bringing traditional eateries into the modern age.
Published: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Why Master Sommelier John Szabo is obsessed with volcanic wines
With intense flavours and almost a savoury quality, volcanic wines are unlike anything you’ve ever tried. Canada’s first Master Sommelier, John Szabo, tells us why we should be paying more attention to these compelling wines in his latest book Volcanic Wines: Salt, Grit and Power.
Published: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Our guide to Collingwood
We venture beyond the ski slopes to explore Collingwood’s vibrant food and drink scene.
Published: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Restaurant review: Baro
The buzzy, bumping Baro features refined takes on Latin street food with great cocktails to match
Published: Wednesday 25th January 2017
Restaurant review: Smoke Signals Bar-B-Q
Toronto's newest barbecue joint combines the best Southern styles with thoughtful sides and unexpected Asian influences