Krista Faist
Founder and Publisher
Krista helped launch Foodism in the UK and after spending nearly four years in London, Toronto was calling. When she jumped back across the pond in late 2015, she brought the Foodism brand with her. She now leads the charge as Foodism Toronto's Publisher. When not working (term used loosely), she spends her time on the ground discovering (read: eating) everything the city is cooking up. She's a lover of cats, hater of the term 'cat lady,' endless curator of Spotify playlists and on the constant hunt for the city's perfect negroni.
Krista Faist's articles
Feel the heat: This Niagara-on-the-Lake dining room has Michelin ambitions
Led by a Fat Duck alum, Revé is a farm-to-fire concept that pairs a striking open-hearth kitchen with hyper-local Ontario ingredients and “unreasonable hospitality.”
Published: Monday 20th July 2026
Sorry, not sorry: How Canada emerged as a culinary powerhouse on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list
At this year’s North America’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards ceremony, Canada’s top dining destinations stepped into the spotlight, earning repeated spots on the prestigious list.
Published: Thursday 4th June 2026
Day tripper: Cambridge
With an up-and-coming food scene, craft brews and beautiful scenery (that you might recognize from the Handmaid's Tale), Cambridge is finally getting its well-deserved time in the sun.
Published: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Restaurant review: Estia – NOW CLOSED
Deliciously fresh fish and shareable dishes take centre stage at this refined Mediterranean eatery in Yorkville.
Published: Monday 12th June 2017
Restaurant review: Union Chicken
Chef Michael Angeloni puts a refined spin on the rotisserie chicken dinner with Union Chicken, located in Etobicoke's Sherway Gardens
Published: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Review: Liberty Commons
Find plenty of Big Rock brews along with elevated takes on classic British pub fare at Liberty Village's newest brewpub.
Published: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Flavour of the Week: Angelo's Coal Fired Pizza – NOW CLOSED
The St Lawrence Market opening brings 'clean pizza' to Toronto with the city's first coal fired oven
Published: Wednesday 28th September 2016
Restaurant review: Ricarda's
The all-day bakery, Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar opens its doors in the stunning refurb of the Weston Biscuit Factory
Published: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Restaurant review: Lavelle
Go for the view—but stay for the food—at Toronto's new 16,000 sq. ft. oasis, Lavelle
Published: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Restaurant review: Té
The Ossington strip's newest opening delivers asian fusion tapas and tea cocktails for dinner and late night bites
Published: Wednesday 20th July 2016
Restaurant review: Maple Leaf Tavern
After a two-year long renovation, the east-end spot has reopened with a bang
Published: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Restaurant review: Beaumont Kitchen
Toronto meets New York as O&B opens up their newest property in the new Saks Sherway Gardens
Published: Wednesday 11th May 2016
Restaurant review: Shameful Tiki Room
Our philosophy on theme bars: if you're going to go for it, go for it. This Polynesian spot in Parkdale certainly has....
Published: Wednesday 30th March 2016
Restaurant review: Drake One Fifty brunch
Rejoice! The Financial District hotspot now supports day-drinking - we mean brunch.
Published: Wednesday 16th March 2016
Restaurant review: Cactus Club Cafe
The west coast's casual fine dining hotspot opens its (massive) doors in the heart of the Financial District
Published: Wednesday 10th February 2016
Restaurant review: Mercat del Carmen – NOW CLOSED
Buzzing Queen West tapas spot Carmen opens a mini Spanish market next door
Published: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Flavour of the Week: Bar Begonia – NOW CLOSED
Anthony Rose expands his Dupont strip empire with the opening of Parisian-style cocktail spot Bar Begonia
Published: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Restaurant review: The Commodore – NOW CLOSED
The Commodore sets sail on Queen West, bringing a non-traditional seafood joint to Parkdale
Published: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Restaurant review: Antler
Chef Michael Hunter bring game and foraged flavours to Little Portugal with Antler
Published: Wednesday 6th January 2016
Flavour of the Week: Parcae – NOW CLOSED
We tuck into some nose to tail Québécois cooking at Parcae, the newest resident of the Templar Hotel