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

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
Tony's Sourdough Pizzeria in Elora | The Farmboi Pizza

Get it while it's hot: Why this pizzeria in Elora only makes 100 pies a day

Thai chef Tony Bish launched a new pizza joint in Elora earlier this summer, and his sourdough starter is already making waves and selling out.

Published: Wednesday 9th July 2025
Florin Toronto | The dining room inside Florin, a trattoria in downtown Toronto

This Financial District trattoria sparkles with Tuscan flair and architectural gems

Unmissable signature martinis, one of the best carpaccios in the city and stunning 1920s-inspired design abound at Florin in the Financial District.

Published: Wednesday 25th June 2025
Fat Rabbit | Executive chef Zach Smith poses at Fat Rabbit

Where Fat Rabbit's executive chef Zach Smith likes to eat in Niagara

Add these chef-approved Niagara gems to your summer hit list. Fat Rabbits executive chef Zach Smith rounds up the region’s can't-miss eats and drinks — perfect for food lovers and families alike.

Published: Friday 20th June 2025
Outdoor dining experiences in Canada | Dining on the Ocean Floor at Burntcoat Head Park, N.S.

5 Canadian outdoor dining experiences that will take your breath away

We travel coast to coast in search of Canada’s tastiest outdoor dining events to experience this summer and beyond, from charming farm dinners to feasting on the ocean floor.

Published: Tuesday 10th June 2025
Mediterranean recipes | Keftedes (Cypriot Meatballs)

Three Mediterranean recipes that taste like summer

Cyprus's cuisine is rooted in tradition and fresh flavours — which Irene Matys showcases in her new cookbook My Cypriot Table. We share three summery recipes.

Published: Friday 6th June 2025
A spread of dishes at Fat Rabbit in St. Catharines, Ontario

This whole animal butchery is carving up the best food in the province

In a region with so much great food, Fat Rabbit — a gem in a St. Catharines strip mall — is turning heads. We dig in and find out why this Niagara spot is worth the drive.

Published: Wednesday 21st May 2025
Carrie Rau, chef, sommelier and co-founder of Vinequity, stands in front of a green background

Carrie Rau is pouring it straight and rewriting the rules of wine

Chef, sommelier and Vinequity co-founder Carrie Rau explains why diversity and inclusion are more important than ever in the wine industry.

Published: Tuesday 6th May 2025
Vesper martini from Bangkok’s Vesper Bar

This cocktail from Bangkok’s Vesper Bar is your newest obsession

Tom Hearn, bar manager at the award-winning Vesper Bar, shares a super simple recipe for the classic vesper cocktail, a sophisticated spin on the martini.

Published: Wednesday 30th April 2025
ByBlacks Restaurant Week | Jerk salad at Scotthill Caribbean Cuisine

5 tasty places to dine in the GTA for ByBlacks Restaurant Week

ByBlacks Restaurant Week, taking place for seven delicious days between May 12-18, promotes Canadian Black-owned food businesses.

Published: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
White vs brown Eggs | Croque Madame at OEB Breakfast Co.

We crack the code on white vs brown eggs, pasture-raised eggs and more

OEB Breakfast Co.'s Mauro Martina talks to us about the ingredient synonymous with breakfast, and why the egg is more than it's cracked up to be.

Published: Monday 17th March 2025
Polenta gratin at Union restaurant Toronto

Meet the mystery man behind Union restaurant and its most iconic plates

Some of Union restaurant’s most iconic dishes were dreamed up in a pickup truck before opening night. Ten years later, they’re still on the menu.

Published: Tuesday 11th March 2025
Gin fizz cocktails

The iconic gin fizz recipe and story

The gin fizz is a simple glass of effervescence that's been a spring and summer favourite for over 150 years. Shake one up and start dreaming of sunnier days.

Published: Thursday 20th February 2025
A dish at Vin Mon Lapin in Montréal

Why Vin Mon Lapin wine bar is worth a dedicated trip to Montréal

We discover the buzz behind Vin Mon Lapin, the fourth spot in the Joe Beef family, and share why you should plan a whole visit to Montréal just for a reservation here.

Published: Tuesday 18th February 2025