Meredith Hardie
Staff Writer
Lover of smash burgers and dirty martinis — not at the same time, but also not opposed to the idea. Meredith started at Elle Canada as an editorial intern but prefers food over fashion. And although she is dairy-free (not by choice), she will never, ever order the fruit sorbet for dessert.
Meredith Hardie's articles
Grape Crush, Toronto's coolest place to buy and sip wine - NOW CLOSED
Switch up your usual wine run with a visit to Dundas West's Grape Crush, a bottle shop and wine bar with a large selection of natural vino.
Published: Wednesday 1st June 2022
Four cocktail recipes from the Park Hyatt to write home about
A Park Hyatt institution, Writers Room Bar recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Every cocktail on the menu tells a story — and we've got the recipes.
Published: Wednesday 18th May 2022
11 new Toronto restaurants we're loving for spring
Warmer temperatures aren't the only thing that's new, check out these new restaurants popping up all over Toronto this spring.
Published: Wednesday 27th April 2022
10 awesome Greek restaurants you have to try
Greektown isn't the only place for incredible Greek cuisine and Agean bites. Discover Toronto's best Greek food at these tavernas across the city.
Published: Thursday 7th April 2022
Make this super easy and enjoyable paper plane cocktail
The paper plane cocktail is a bartender staple: painless to make, highly crushable, and it's got a pretty fly origin story. Give this recipe from Piccolo Caffe a go tonight.
Published: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
We checked out MIMI Chinese, Toronto's most-hyped restaurant of 2022
MIMI Chinese celebrates the diverse culinary history of China's southern regions. From a four-foot-long belt noodle to the best char siu we've ever had, a night at MIMI is just pure, unforgettable joy.
Published: Friday 4th March 2022
How to eat oysters: And everything you need to know about these briny beauties
We catch up with sustainable seafood expert Jason Kun of Island Oysters who teaches us all about oysters, from how to eat them to whether they're really an aphrodisiac.
Published: Friday 18th February 2022
What it's like inside Ossington's sourdough emporium Dear Grain
Whether you're a sourdough lover or sourdough-curious, Dear Grain's new shop on Ossington is all about the joy of eating and making the internet's favourite bread.
Published: Friday 11th February 2022
13 new Toronto restaurants we're loving this winter
Indoor dining in Toronto is back, and we're making up for lost time with this round-up of Toronto's best new restaurants.
Published: Friday 28th January 2022
How three friends from Uni created Willibald Farm Distillery and Brewery
Willibald Farm Distillery and Brewery has grown into one of Ontario's most successful spirits creators, so how did three friends fresh out of University do it?
Published: Thursday 27th January 2022
Why Toronto restaurants can't go back to "normal"
A E Persaud, community organizer, artist and former restaurant worker, shines a light on the industry's underbelly and tells us why we can’t go back to normal.
Published: Wednesday 12th January 2022
Toronto's best heated patios for outdoor dining right now
It may be freezing, but we're still seeking out patios. Stay warm-ish and support restaurants with a trip to Toronto's best heated patios for outdoor dining.
Published: Thursday 6th January 2022
How The June Motel is putting Ontario on the map — globally
We check in to The June Motel and find out how co-founders, Sarah Sklash and April Brown are putting Ontario on the map, one motel reno at a time.
Published: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Try this awesome spiked eggnog recipe from Miracle Toronto
Love it or hate it, eggnog’s been around for centuries — and this spiked eggnog recipe from holiday pop-up Miracle Toronto is as festive as it gets.
Published: Friday 26th November 2021
Watch: How a Toronto restaurateur turned a run-down motel into a dream destination
For our new Industry Recovery episode, we check in to Penny's Motel and find out how John Belknap transformed the dilapidated motel into a boutique getaway.
Published: Thursday 4th November 2021
7 new Toronto restaurants you have to try this fall
From signature rolls at Leslieville's latest sushi spot to the cutest wine bar in Seaton Village, these are Toronto's best new restaurants to get cozy in this fall.
Published: Wednesday 27th October 2021
What to expect at Emmer and Ash, Toronto's hot new bakery
We take a trip to Harbord Village's Emmer and Ash bakery and get our paws on their coveted twice-baked croissants, breakfast sandwiches and more.
Published: Wednesday 6th October 2021
A look inside Avling, Leslieville's sustainable craft brewery
From grain-to-glass craft beer to creating an inclusive space, Avling Brewery in Leslieville is the place to be and a must-try brewpub.
Published: Wednesday 8th September 2021
Toronto's coolest gelato by neighbourhood
From a new gelateria that doubles as a wine bar to wacky-yet-wonderful flavours, we've got the ultimate list of Toronto's coolest, must-try gelato.
Published: Wednesday 4th August 2021
What to expect at the new, stunning Toronto Beach Club
Toronto Beach Club, Woodbine Beach's latest and largest addition, serves up coastal opulence for a truly one-of-a-kind Toronto dining experience.