Taylor Newlands

Taylor Newlands

Digital Editor

When she's not creating and overseeing digital content for Foodism, you can find Taylor sippin' on a sweet and delicious cocktail or slurpin' up some noodles (ramen, japchae, spaghettini — you name it). From oysters and nigiri to tartare, she loves anything raw. And her favourite pastime is tucking into a fried chicken sandwich and a glass of wine mid-bubble bath. She likes to eat; you get it. 

Taylor Newlands's articles

A Halloween cocktail recipe from Dillon's

4 Halloween cocktail recipes perfect for serving this fall

Celebrate spooky season with these deliciously blood-curdling Halloween cocktails, whether you're hosting a party or just curling up on the couch with your favourite horror movie.

Published: Wednesday 15th October 2025

Arlo is an Ottawa gem for natural wine and Canadian cuisine

At the acclaimed Arlo Wine & Restaurant in Ottawa, unexpected and delicious flavour combinations are paired with rare and unique wines in a charming, modern bistro setting.

Published: Tuesday 7th October 2025
Classic rum punch recipe

Make the perfect rum punch with an easy rhyme

Whether it's a cocktail for one or a bowl for 20, the classic rum punch is perfect for basking in the sunshine or instantly transporting you to tropical climes.

Published: Wednesday 24th September 2025

Cafe Malabar is a must visit on any trip to Victoria, B.C.

With a focus on the delicious flavours of South Indian coastal cuisine, Cafe Malabar began as a food stall, and now it's one of B.C.'s best Indian restaurants.

Published: Wednesday 17th September 2025
Filet-XO-Fish, SeeYouSoon x Ace Hotel

This is the best sandwich I've ever had and it's only available until August 24

The Ace Hotel Lobby bar is already a hotspot for bites and sips in a gorgeous industrial-chic space, but you need to make a dedicated trip to try this sandwich pop-up from SeeYouSoon.

Published: Friday 15th August 2025
CNE food | The midway at the CNE

The ultimate CNE food bucket list: 22 bites and sips you have to try

The CNE is on until September 1, and we've rounded up all of the weird, whacky and wonderful foods to try this year, from matcha funnel cake and smashburger tacos to spicy habanero bacon cotton candy.

Published: Friday 15th August 2025
Jamaican food restaurants Toronto | A spread of dishes at Chubby's

8 of the best Jamaican food restaurants in Toronto (according to a Jamaican)

We're fixing to nyam some good good Jamaican food at the best Jamaican restaurants and Caribbean restaurants in Toronto — here's the list of spots you have to try.

Published: Tuesday 15th July 2025
Toronto's best ice cream

13 best ice cream shops in Toronto to cool off from the summer heat

Toronto's best ice cream shops are slinging scoops made with real ingredients and served with a side of nostalgia. These are the top spots to try this summer.

Published: Friday 11th July 2025
Stackt Market

You can eat lunch for $15 or less on a patio right downtown

Stackt Market's lineup of vendors are offering delicious $15 lunch specials that will fill you up and then some. Get sushi, pasta, cookies, the viral açai bowl and more.

Published: Thursday 10th July 2025
Ace Hotel bar manager Aaron Hatchell's Strawberry Fields recipe

Ace Hotel's bartender just got a world-class honour and you can make his summer cocktail

Ace Hotel's bar manager, Aaron Hatchell is the first gay man to be a Black Coat at Tales of the Cocktail, one of the world's most prestigious bartending events — here's his Strawberry Fields cocktail recipe.

Published: Friday 4th July 2025
A lineup of bubble tea

Everything you wish you knew about bubble tea

We find out why everyone is obsessed with bubble tea right now, discover how to order the perfect drink and unpack Chatime's menu with the co-founder and CEO Kenton Chan.

Published: Friday 27th June 2025
Chicken caesar salad wrap Toronto

4 Chicken caesar salad wraps in Toronto to try this summer

Everyone is loving sandwiches and wraps right now, and the chicken caesar salad wrap is the queen of them all. These are the most viral chicken caesar salad wraps in Toronto right now.

Published: Thursday 26th June 2025
Matcha cafés, lattes and treats in Toronto | A matcha latte against the Toronto skyline

8 matcha cafés and matcha-flavoured treats in Toronto that are going viral

Matcha is having a moment, but do you really need to start drinking it? We unpack the health benefits, and find the best matcha cafés, drinks and treats in Toronto to try.

Published: Thursday 19th June 2025

Why aren't we drinking Ontario wine?

Ontario wine earns plenty of awards and accolades on the world stage, so why aren't we drinking it? We unveil the challenges faced by Ontario's wine regions, from perception to diversity.

Published: Tuesday 20th May 2025
Flat iron steak and other dishes at Runway06

My go-to Entertainment District spot just got a makeover, and I have thoughts

Marked Restaurant has a shiny new persona with new cocktails and pasta. Runway06 has everything we loved about it's predecessor, but now it has more lounge vibes.

Published: Friday 11th April 2025
The bar at Henry's Restaurant and wine bar

Henry's Restaurant's prix-fixe menu is saving date night, one Tuesday at a time

Available every Tuesday evening at Henry's Restaurant and wine bar, The Table is a beautiful two-course meal served family-style for just $40 per person — which is a steal for fine dining in this economy.

Published: Thursday 3rd April 2025
A spread of dishes at Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie

Skip off work early for an afternoon affair at Cluny in The Distillery

The new brasserie menu at Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie offers light French bites all afternoon on weekdays and into the evening, Mondays to Wednesdays. Plus, you can time it with happy hour.

Published: Tuesday 1st April 2025
Kilne Cookware Set in Dijon

Kilne's new non-stick, ceramic Cookware Set changed my life

Complete with the Everything Pot, Everything Pan, Everything Minis, accessories, tools and a built in storage solution, the new Kilne Cookware Set is a full kitchen upgrade — and it's gorgeous.

Published: Friday 20th December 2024
Christmas cocktails | Cup O’Jerry

20 Christmas cocktails and winter warmers to mix up this holiday

Jolly up your cup with these delicious Christmas cocktails and festive mocktails that are sure to make spirits bright, whether you're serving them to guests or just cozying up at home.

Published: Monday 2nd December 2024
Close up of a seafood tower at Maxime's

Tuck into a boujee seafood tower feast at Maxime's on King West

The steak might get the bulk of the attention, but Maxime's doubles as a sultry seafood spot with show-stopping seafood towers, boozy cocktails, live DJs and lounge vibes.

Published: Tuesday 3rd September 2024