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

The new Pennies location on College Street

The new Pennies slings cheap and delicious bites and sips in Little Italy

Pennies' new location on College Street features an adorable retro diner interior and a sprawling patio where you can chow down on their iconic sliders and tater tots paired with slushy cocktails.

Published: Wednesday 23rd July 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
The dining room at 1 Kitchen, inside 1 Hotel Toronto

This under-the-radar downtown Toronto restaurant is teeming with plants and local flavours

Set on the ground floor of 1 Hotel Toronto, 1 Kitchen's bright, airy and greenery filled dining room is a fitting backdrop for tucking into a menu brimming with Ontario ingredients.

Published: Tuesday 13th 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

Everyone needs to dine at Louf Palestinian restaurant in Toronto

Louf Palestinian restaurant in Toronto is a beautiful celebration of Palestine and an acknowledgement of its people — and it's needed now more than ever.

Published: Monday 10th February 2025
The Chase restaurant in Toronto | The Mother of Pearl seafood tower at The Chase

Dinner at The Chase restaurant is a show-stopping seafood feast

Nestled on a rooftop in downtown Toronto, The Chase restaurant delivers unbelievably fresh seafood dishes, meaty mains and delicious cocktails in an opulent atmosphere fit for any special occasion.

Published: Friday 20th December 2024
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
An assortment of dishes in the gold dining room at Ultra Toronto

Ultra is a glamorous spot for delicious pan-Asian fare in Midtown

Bathed in a soothing, all-gold colour palate, Ultra strikes a balance between glamour and comfort. It's a celebratory space for indulging in delicious pan-Asian fare and bright, boozey cocktails.

Published: Wednesday 23rd October 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
Rhapsody Toronto | My Cherie Amour, Above the Clouds and Speedboat cocktails at Rhapsody on Ossington

Rhapsody on Ossington serves cocktails meant for sipping and listening

From the team behind Mrs. Robinson, the new Rhapsody on Ossington Avenue serves slow-sipping cocktails that are named after the best hip-hop and R&B songs, and pair well with good vibes.

Published: Friday 30th August 2024