Katie Bridges
Editor
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.
Katie Bridges's articles
Weapons of Choice: Lagostina's Giada Dutch Oven
Let your Dutch oven take centre stage with a celebrity chef collaboration that looks good on and off the stovetop.
Published: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Restaurant review: Reyna on King
Bar Reyna's newest outpost brings great snacks to Corktown, before transitioning into the perfect spot for cocktails in the evening.
Published: Wednesday 12th June 2019
Cocktail Hour: The Sustainable Edition
We chatted to three Toronto bartenders to find out how they’re making low-impact cocktails without sacrificing the quality.
Published: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Restaurant review: Maison Selby
For their new French restaurant, O&B has restored a 136-year old heritage house that has seen a famous distillery family, Ernest Hemingway and Toronto's LGBT community grace its corridors.
Published: Wednesday 22nd May 2019
What's in Store: Hooked
We chat to Kristin Donovan of Hooked to find out how thoughtful has replaced sustainable at the 'Knowledgable Fish Store.'
Published: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Restaurant review: Goa Indian Farm Kitchen
Hemant Bhagwani has struck gold in North York with the introduction of his new Goan-influenced Indian restaurant at Bayview Village.
Published: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Restaurant review: Ten
Julian Bentivegna's plant-focused tasting menu brings laid-back fine-dining to an intimate spot in Brockton Village.
Published: Wednesday 20th March 2019
What's in Store: Tap Phong
From bathtub-size woks to tiny tongs, Tap Phong has it all. We talk to the suppliers on Spadina.
Published: Tuesday 19th March 2019
Restaurant review: Laissez Faire
Michelin-trained chef Zachary Barnes is bringing upscale dining in a laid-back setting at King West's new French-inspired restaurant.
Published: Friday 1st March 2019
Restaurant review: Grand Bizarre Supper Club
Run away with the circus at Toronto's only Saturday supper club – a 41,000 sq ft over-the-top extravaganza at Exhibition Place.
Published: Wednesday 20th February 2019
Labour of Love: Four Couples in the Restaurant Industry
We sit down with four couples who are partners in life and in the restaurant business, to find out how they bring their passion to shared projects.
Published: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Restaurant review: Pastiche
The space that formerly housed Boralia has been transformed into a cocktail-bar-meets-casual dining spot that defies genre.
Published: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Restaurant review: MARBL
Come for the elevated American bistro-style cuisine, stay for a wine list you won't find anywhere else in Toronto and downstairs champagne bar, Mademoiselle.
Published: Wednesday 9th January 2019
Savoury Stays: The Evolution of Toronto's Hotel Scene
Toronto has become a launching pad for the renaissance of hotel restaurants. Katie Bridges finds out why even locals are getting in on the game.
Published: Wednesday 9th January 2019
Coffee Oysters Champagne is a charming restaurant with a few secrets
This King Street West oyster bar and cafe is hiding secrets – and elevated dishes and cocktails – behind its millennial pink walls.
Published: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Restaurant review: SARA
The Food Dudes strike gold again with an incredible Asian-influenced menu that highlights the diversity of Toronto’s cuisine.
Published: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Restaurant review: Koi Koi Saké Bar
Toronto's first saké bar offers up shareable snacks in Kensington Market's former longstanding live music venue.
Published: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Restaurant review: Madrina
The Distillery District get a new tapas spot with a Michelin-starred chef from Catalan.
Published: Wednesday 29th August 2018
Restaurant review: Petty Cash
The chefs behind Home of the Brave and Baro bring classic snacks and plant-based eats to Petty Cash.
Published: Wednesday 25th July 2018
Restaurant review: Sofia
Sofia, the latest restaurant from INK Entertainment brings bright Italian plates and live music to a swanky Yorkville location.