Katie Bridges

Katie Bridges

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Katie Bridges is a cheese-loving, tea-guzzling Brit who moved to Toronto from London, England — and never left. When she's not checking out the best food spots across the city, you'll find her shaking up a cocktail with gin and egg whites at her home bar or bothering her dog.

Katie Bridges's articles

Food Trends 2026 | A picture of a hand whisking matcha with a prohibited symbol over it front

Goodbye matcha, hello red meat: 10 food hot takes we’re betting on for 2026

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.

Published: Friday 23rd January 2026

Why the penicillin cocktail is so iconic, and how to make it

Only 20 years old, the penicillin cocktail has already conquered the cocktail world with its sweet, smoky fire.

Published: Tuesday 30th December 2025

Meat Cheat Sheet 101: Your guide to Ontario beef and how to support local

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.

Published: Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Turkish breakfast Toronto | An Aegean breakfast spread

Where to enjoy the slow and delicious ritual of Turkish breakfast in Toronto

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.

Published: Friday 19th December 2025
Cody Wilkes Simpl Thing | Simpl Things executive chef Cody Wilkes shares his fave places to eat

Cody Wilkes from Simpl Things on his must-try meals around 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.

Published: Friday 19th December 2025
Sparkling wine | A hand opens a bottle of sparkling wine on a spread of food and festive nibbles

What is sparkling wine? We pop the questions around our fave festive tipple

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.

Published: Friday 5th December 2025
Bar Reyna, Toronto | Lamb Baklava

Bar Reyna is back with a new look, but the plates are as iconic as ever

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.

Published: Monday 1st December 2025
Q&A with Charlies Burgers | Charlies Burgers co-founders Donato Carozza and Franco Stalteri pose in front of a bar

From pop-up dinners to wine program, the Charlies Burgers founders tell all

We sit down with Franco Stalteri and Donato Carozza to talk about the legacy of the iconic Charlies Burgers Wine Program 12 years on.

Published: Friday 14th November 2025

We visit the urban farm that's powering a Michelin-starred kitchen

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.

Published: Monday 10th November 2025
Black + Blue Steakhouse | An overhead shot of sushi, sashimi and seafood at Black + Blue Steakhouse

This Financial District steakhouse has some of the best... sushi in the city?

Black + Blue is known for its dry-aged steaks, but the sushi might just be our favourite thing on the menu.

Published: Tuesday 4th November 2025
Toronto Cocktail Festival | A bartender spritzes a cocktail with mist

Toronto Cocktail Festival is taking over the city from October 22–26

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.

Published: Wednesday 8th October 2025
Ninja Slushi | A collection of frozen drinks on a counter with the Ninja Shark 88 oz Professional Frozen Drink Maker

Make fall-inspired frozen drinks — no ice required — with this sleek countertop appliance

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.

Published: Tuesday 30th September 2025

Two of Ontario's best alcohol brands team up to raise a glass to the region

Guelph-based Revel Cider, known for its locally sourced beverages, is celebrating its tenth anniversary by acquiring natural spritzer company Wilda.

Published: Thursday 25th September 2025
We sit down with chef Daniel Boulud | Daniel Boulud poses inside Café Boulud By Four Seasons in Yorkville

Daniel Boulud dishes on Toronto, tradition and his cameo in 'The Bear'

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.

Published: Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Enigma Yorkville | A beef dish is served at the Michelin-starred Enigma Yorkville

As its name suggests, this Michelin-starred spot is a tasty mystery worth unravelling

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.

Published: Thursday 21st August 2025
Dirty martini and tonic | A collins glass filled with Dillon's Distillery's Dirty ‘Tini & Tonic

Say goodbye to your beloved dirty martini and make this refreshing summer switch

The dirty martini and tonic trend — a.k.a "when a dirty vodka martini and tonic have a baby" — has taken off. We try Dillon's Small Batch Distillery's Dirty 'Tini & Tonic to see what all the fuss is about.

Published: Monday 11th August 2025

This non-alcoholic cocktail from Hello Nori is ripe and ready for August

Christopher Allen, Hello Nori's signature bar manager, has created a sour that cherishes Japanese pop culture moments. Bonus: You can make it boozy with the addition of Roku gin.

Published: Wednesday 6th August 2025

The man behind the iconic cauliflower, and Fat Pasha's other show-stopping dishes

Anthony Rose was already on every list of Toronto culinary legends from his Drake Hotel days. Fat Pasha took his reputation global.

Published: Friday 25th July 2025
Toronto's best dog-friendly patios | A chihuahua licks a cocktail glass on a patio

5 dog-friendly patios that roll out the red carpet for pampered pooches

These dog-friendly patios aren't just tolerant of pooches — they provide a full service for your fur babies. Too right.

Published: Thursday 24th July 2025
Where to eat at the new Rogers Stadium | Concertgoers approach an entrance at the new Rogers Stadium in North York

Where to eat before a show at the new Rogers Stadium

The new concert venue opened to mixed reviews. We share the best places inside and near(ish) by Rogers Stadium to enjoy a bite before and after your next gig.

Published: Thursday 17th July 2025