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

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
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