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
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
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 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
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 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
Oretta Downtown
160 Front Street West
Toronto
Ontario
CA
M5J 2L7
(437) 880-9280
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
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
Tono by Akira Back
90 Bloor St. E.
Toronto
Toronto
Ontario
CA
M4W 1A7
(416) 961-8000
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
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
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
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
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.