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
5 Nova Scotian wines and ciders we can't wait to crack open
To celebrate Ontario and Nova Scotia's new trade deal — and the bottles we’ll soon be able to get our hands on — we've rounded up our fave sips from the Maritimes that will be available in Ontario.
Published: Wednesday 25th March 2026
10 Irish pubs in Toronto for creamy pints and top craic
You don’t need the luck of the Irish to find great Guinness, live music and Celtic charm — these are our favourite Irish pubs in Toronto.
Published: Tuesday 10th March 2026
This 10-course tasting menu is worth an overnight stay in Grey County
Joel and Hannah Harradine's Down Home in Markdale offers a heartfelt expression of their cooking. It’s earned a place in the Michelin Guide — and it’s well worth planning a weekend around.
Published: Friday 27th February 2026
This Sunday roast is nothing like my grandmother's — and that's okay
Animl Steakhouse has launched a Sunday Roast program, featuring dry-aged prime rib and all the trimmings. As a resident Brit, I consider it my duty to put it through its paces.
Published: Tuesday 17th February 2026
Toronto's best new Italian restaurants that just opened for 2026
Italy’s back on the menu in a big way, finding inspiration from the Philippines to the Hollywood Hills. Here are Toronto's best new Italian restaurants.
Published: Thursday 12th February 2026
14 romantic restaurants and bars in Toronto for any budget
Toronto's most romantic restaurants and bars turn on the charm for any kind of date, whether it's the first or the hundredth, from cozy wine bars to elegant seafood spots.
Published: Wednesday 28th January 2026
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
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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.