Caroline Aksich
Contributing Writer
Caroline Aksich's articles
Inside the world’s toughest culinary showdown: The S. Pellegrino Young Chef Competition
We head to Milan to follow Canadian finalist and chef Victoria Rinsma in a high-stakes battle as she competes with her dish, “Across the Sea and Home Again,” before a grand jury of esteemed international chefs.
Published: Thursday 18th December 2025
We walk down memory lane at Toronto's longest-standing Korean restaurant
Jason Lee had big shoes to fill when he took over Korean Village Restaurant after his mother’s passing. From the menu and the busy dining room, it’s clear he’s done her proud.
Published: Tuesday 6th August 2024
The murky story of the water industry and how local makers are creating change
We discover how Ontario’s domestic water industry is shaking up the water oligopoly through inventive creations and secret springs.
Published: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Juicy tentacles and Spanish tapas at Bar Isabel
Originally the only game in town for tapas, the groundbreaking Bar Isabel switched focus from Blackbeard bacchanal to curated cuisine.
Published: Tuesday 28th June 2022
The Canadian makers giving mead a modern makeover
From Royal Canadian Mead to Millefleurs, we meet the makers giving mead a makeover. Here's everything you need to know, including where to buy it.