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.
Irish whisky may have been considered second fiddle to Scotch whisky, but now the spirit is having a moment — and it goes far beyond Jameson.
The Scandinavian spirit has been popping up on cocktail lists across Toronto — but what exactly is aquavit? We speak to the proponents of the Nordic tipple to find out.
Another lockdown means another ban on indoor dining. Support your Toronto restaurant faves with a takeout order this week.
Countdown with cocktails, coffee, craft beer and more this December. Here are our favourite advent calendars for adults.
The SoHo Hotel's modern digs, soul-satisfying eats and a happening downtown location make for an epic Toronto staycation.
Sweeping architecture and twenties vibes meet seasonal New American cuisine and pop-culture inspired tipples at downtown dining destination, Vela.
Move over margaritas: The paloma is the true Mexican classic. With tequila, grapefruit and soda, it just screams brunch — and we've got the recipe from El Rey.
Brockton Village café Safehouse Coffee switched things up to become a greengrocer stocked with local items, an art shop and a community hub.
If you love the vibes at Dundas West's Patois, you'll really love heading upstairs to Bar Mignonette, the new go-to spot for seafood and wine in Bellwoods.
Toronto's late-night legend and industry favourite 416 Snack Bar shares the stories behind some of their best-known dishes.
Recreating delicious cocktails during lockdown has proved harder than we thought. So we asked Toronto's best bartenders to share their essential tips and favourite cocktail recipes.
The Shangri-La's stellar view over Toronto, crisp white bed linens and room service are all good reasons as to why hotels are an essential service.
The Grape Glass is the wine shop from pioneering duo the Grape Witches. Stop by for a snack, a sip and to learn about natural wine.
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg talk Houseplant, their new cannabis brand, and weed’s long-overdue legalization.
Self-medicate with this hot toddy recipe from Maison Selby. We swear it has medicinal properties...
Pastry fiends are in for the sweetest of treats at new Queen Street West French bakery Marvelous by Fred.
Matty Matheson is back in town for Matty’s Patty’s on Queen West. He talks burgers, cookbooks and how being a dad has changed things in the kitchen.
There's far more to tea than bags and boiling water. Pluck Teas' Jennifer Commins tells us how to make the perfect brew, and how to pair your meal with your mug.
The Commoner gets a cool younger sister on College Street with moody furnishings, finger-licking good share platters and some of Little Italy's most inventive craft cocktails.
From the breakout Batch: 1904 to premium craft peach cider in their can of Stadium Island Peach, Brickworks Ciderhouse is leading the cider revolution and it’s about bloody time.