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.
From dining at Victor to the property’s rooftop putting green, we round up what makes Le Germain Hotel a favourite with Torontonians and tourists alike.
Frilu challenges the idea that fine dining only works downtown. We find out what makes it great and plan an itinerary for your trip to Thornhill.
Tableside-salads, a whisky bar and live music in a stunning setting ensure this updated Hy's location provides a show-stopping night out.
We talk to Antoni Porowski about his role as culinary interpreter on Netflix’s Queer Eye – and our shared history as late-blooming veg eaters.
With berry notes and a versatile pairing palate, this French and American oak matured Zinfandel is the red you need this winter.
From the couple behind Trash Tiki, the anti-waste punk pop-up, comes a disco-themed Bay Street cocktail bar that is decidedly not rubbish.
We talk to the owner of the Epicure Shop about staying current after four decades in business.
This Canadian collaboration brings together two of our favourite beverages, providing an Earl-Grey infusion for the ultimate brew.
This season, we're getting our cozy on with this festive and fresh-baked Ontario harvest pork shoulder tourtière.
Get an expert to inform your ingestion: these are the best options for food-and-drink tours in Toronto.
After restaurants close, cooks and chefs pour into the streets in search of something to eat. We find out where they head for the best late-night bites.
Toronto is the latest outpost of this upscale Nikkei restaurant empire, offering diners in the Financial District exciting small plates and barbecue dishes with a Japenese-Peruvian flair.
This longstanding Leslieville spinoff launches a new outpost in the Fashion District, extending its menu of Italian favourites.
Add class to your crawls with these tours of top local beer bars, watering holes and gin joints.
Let your Dutch oven take centre stage with a celebrity chef collaboration that looks good on and off the stovetop.
Bar Reyna's newest outpost brings great snacks to Corktown, before transitioning into the perfect spot for cocktails in the evening.
We chatted to three Toronto bartenders to find out how they’re making low-impact cocktails without sacrificing the quality.
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.
We chat to Kristin Donovan of Hooked to find out how thoughtful has replaced sustainable at the 'Knowledgable Fish Store.'
Hemant Bhagwani has struck gold in North York with the introduction of his new Goan-influenced Indian restaurant at Bayview Village.