Katie Bridges is a cheese-loving, tea-guzzling Brit who has spent the past decade making Toronto her home. As the editor of foodism, she’s always on the hunt for the latest food trends — from the ongoing Toronto pizza debate to tracking down an olive truly worthy of her martini.
She lives in Toronto’s east end, where she’s rarely far from a new cocktail opening, dim sum destination, or a standing reservation for a classic Sunday roast. A firm believer that a good hotel bar can fix almost anything, she’s always scouting the next place worth lingering over a drink.
At home, she channels that same curiosity behind the bar, experimenting with local liqueurs and perfecting the classics. Equal parts neighbourhood regular and enthusiastic Toronto explorer, she’s drawn to the standout flavours and one-of-a-kind experiences that make everyday city life feel a little more special.
You don’t need the luck of the Irish to find great Guinness, live music and Celtic charm — these are our favourite Irish pubs in Toronto.
Joel and Hannah Harradine's Down Home in Markdale offers a heartfelt expression of their cooking. It’s earned a place in the Michelin Guide — and it’s well worth planning a weekend around.
Animl Steakhouse has launched a Sunday Roast program, featuring dry-aged prime rib and all the trimmings. As a resident Brit, I consider it my duty to put it through its paces.
Italy’s back on the menu in a big way, finding inspiration from the Philippines to the Hollywood Hills. Here are Toronto's best new Italian restaurants.
Toronto's most romantic restaurants and bars turn on the charm for any kind of date, whether it's the first or the hundredth, from cozy wine bars to elegant seafood spots.
From the great sandwich boom of 2025 to a new era of nostalgia, we delve into the food and drink trends we believe will be big this year — and which ones should get the boot in 2026.
Only 20 years old, the penicillin cocktail has already conquered the cocktail world with its sweet, smoky fire.
There’s no better time to support Canadian beef. We chat with expert butcher Peter Sanagan to learn how to get the right cut for your dish.
Turkish breakfasts are such a rich expression of everyday life — and so delicious — they’ve been proposed for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Here’s where to experience the tasty ritual in Toronto.
We chat to the executive chef at Parkdale neighbourhood haunt Simpl Things to find out where he grabs coffee, late-night bites and the reservation he's dying to make.
Trius head winemaker Emma Garner pops the cork on sparkling wine, showing why cava isn’t champagne, what makes prosecco pop, and how to sip with confidence.
Nicki Laborie’s evolving menu has kept her a star in the city’s food scene. The Bar Reyna founder doesn’t stay still for long — and her path to the top reflects that.
We sit down with Franco Stalteri and Donato Carozza to talk about the legacy of the iconic Charlies Burgers Wine Program 12 years on.
This fall, I explored the seasonality of Michelin-starred Don Alfonso from start to finish, with a visit to its urban farm ahead of a sensational meal cooked by executive chef Davide Ciavattella.
Black + Blue is known for its dry-aged steaks, but the sushi might just be our favourite thing on the menu.
From neighbourhood crawls to chef-driven brunches, the Toronto Cocktail Festival brings together bartenders and spirits brands to shine a light on the creativity behind the cocktails Toronto is becoming famous for.
The Ninja Slushi 88 oz Professional Frozen Drink Maker turns seasonal favourites like apple cider into smooth, flavourful frozen treats with as few as one ingredient — making fall hosting effortless.
Guelph-based Revel Cider, known for its locally sourced beverages, is celebrating its tenth anniversary by acquiring natural spritzer company Wilda.
The four-Michelin-star chef Daniel Boulud on balancing French tradition with Toronto ingredients, mentoring the next generation and why cooking should always make music.
Despite its Michelin star, Enigma Yorkville on St. Thomas Street still remains a hidden gem. I step inside chef Quinton Bennett’s dining room to solve this puzzle with his seasonal tasting menu.