Hunter Gutman
Staff Writer and Digital Coordinator
Hunter Gutman's articles
14 spots with mouth-watering late-night food in Toronto
When hunger strikes long after the sun goes down, these restaurants with late-night food in Toronto will be there in your time of need. No matter what you're craving, these are the best spots to get late-night food in Toronto.
Published: Monday 29th May 2023
Mena Massoud talks Toronto food and why the future is vegan
Aladdin actor Mena Massoud stars in a new vegan travel show on CTV Life, Evolving Vegan. I sat down with Mena Massoud to chat about the show, good vegan food in Toronto and more.
Published: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Offworld bar's mind-boggling, spectacular cocktails are an interstellar joy-ride
Offworld bar on Queen West carts out tasty snacks, over-the-top tipples and has excellent vegan options. Stop by for a casual visit or a sci-fi event and get lost amongst the stars.
Published: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Months later, we're still obsessed with Kilne's Ultimate Knife Set
Comprising of luxurious acacia blocks and four razor-sharp cooking knives, Kilne's Ultimate Knife Set has quickly become the backbone of my kitchen.
Published: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Evelyn Chick's cocktail mastery dazzles at Simpl Things
At Parkdale's Simpl Things, discover craft cocktails, wine, beer and two different kitchen concepts dishing out delightful bites — Italian by day, Taiwanese-inspired by night.
Published: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Chotto Matte's lavish eight-course vegan menu is an epic Nikkei feast
The Japanese-Peruvian restaurant on Bay St. has crafted a vegan flavour journey that matches — or, in some cases, surpasses — its meat-based options.
Published: Monday 16th January 2023
Plan your next romantic date night at Valerie in Hotel X
Valerie is the place to be for a raucous party — but on a quieter night, their new menu, ambitious cocktails and jaw-dropping view create an intimate atmosphere.
Published: Thursday 15th December 2022
This is where to get Toronto's best desserts
Got a sweet tooth? Well, we've got the best dessert shops in Toronto for all your chocolate cravings, croissant fixes and more.
Published: Wednesday 14th December 2022
The Hazelton hotel: Luxury, privacy and heart
Chic rooms, lux spa, superb dining: The Hazelton has everything you would expect from a five-star hotel, but the staff are what make it extraordinary.
Published: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Casa Madera isn't your typical dinner-and-a-show
Start and end your night at Casa Madera, the swanky restaurant inside the 1 Hotel Toronto that's offering an imaginative, whimsical and luxurious dining experience.
Published: Friday 25th November 2022
Indulge in festive fun at Toronto's Christmas markets and pop-ups
Dash through the snow to these merry Toronto Christmas markets and boozy cocktail pop-ups. It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Published: Friday 18th November 2022
ONE Restaurant is serving some of the best vegan food in Toronto
The new plant-based menu doesn't try and replicate meat — it surpasses it, with exquisite flavours, textures and one reality-bending vegan sandwich.
Published: Thursday 3rd November 2022
We weren't ready for the "ish" at Curryish Tavern
Curryish Tavern is a modern Indian restaurant in West Queen West whose menu features traditional dishes fused with seasonal Canadian ingredients and contemporary cooking methods.
Published: Tuesday 18th October 2022
The buzz about honey: how it's made, honeycomb and more
Head beekeeper at the Fairmont Royal York hotel, Melanie Coates, breaks down honey: the luscious golden-brown sticky stuff we just can’t get enough of.
Published: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Does Kilne's new Everything Pan live up to the hype?
Kilne's new Everything Pan costs $130 and delivers major bang for your buck, with its superior non-stick and non-toxic cooking surface.
Published: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Roses Cocina's eclectic, show-stopping cocktail recipes
X marks the spot for inventive cocktails and contemporary Tex-Mex cuisine at the recently opened Roses Cocina in Toronto’s luxurious Hotel X.
Published: Friday 16th September 2022
Paradise Grapevine's new urban winery lets you sip straight from the source
Paradise Grapevine's lively new winery at Geary and Dufferin resembles a brewpub, complete with a wood-fire grill and wine bar.
Published: Friday 9th September 2022
Soluna's syrupy-smooth ambiance feels like a summer trip to Santorini
The new restaurant on Queen West whisks you away to the Mediterranean with dinner and a show.
Published: Monday 29th August 2022
The 17 best bars and restaurants in Yorkville for a ritzy night out
Modern luxury and exquisite hospitality is set to the backdrop of historic streets and Victorian-era mansions at Yorkville's best restaurants and bars.
Published: Tuesday 26th July 2022
Bag rare imports and specialty pantry items at Bottega Volo
From the family behind Bar Volo comes Bottega Volo, a warm and friendly bottle shop and speciality grocery offering exceptional concessions for Royal Cinema moviegoers.