Taylor Newlands
Digital Editor
Taylor Newlands is an award-winning writer and editor based in Toronto. Currently, she's the digital editor of foodism and escapism, where she spends most of her time stuffing her face with the latest food and drink trends, and trying out travel and wellness experiences first-hand “for research.”
In her writing, she balances amplifying underrepresented voices and telling untold stories with showcasing the incredible food and drink that make Toronto the best city in the world. Yes, in all her travels, she's never found another city worthy of the same praise. Where else could she tuck into authentic sushi, ramen, dim sum, pasta, tacos, world-class cocktails and local wine, all in the same day?
Recently, she's jumped on the sober-curious bandwagon, exploring non-alc options and mocktails, but her love of wine runs deep, especially for big, bold reds; buttery chardonnays; and, of course, sparkling wine in all its various forms. There's nothing more luxurious than champagne and oysters, baby. As a pescatarian, she leans heavily into seafood- and plant-forward cuisines.
Taylor Newlands's articles
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: Thursday 1st October 2026
The 12 best cafés in Toronto for culture and community (and meet-cutes)
Cozy season calls for a comforting cup and a tasty treat, and Toronto’s unique coffee shops offer both in welcoming third spaces built around community, connection and culture.
Published: Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Grape Witches
1247 Dundas St. W.
Toronto
Ontario
CA
M6J 1X6
(416) 546-2151
What happened to the Michelin Green Star?
Climate change hasn't gone anywhere, so why has the Michelin Green Star vanished like Homer Simpson into the bushes? Meanwhile, Michelin's new partnerships are raising eyebrows.
Published: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Hotel À Toi
214 King St. W.
Basement Level 1
Toronto
CA
M5H 3S6
416-408-4044
Cassius serves an unbeatable happy hour on a King West patio
Before summer ends, soak up all the King West vibes from Cassius's secluded patio while tucking into a deeply discounted dinner paired with drink specials for happy hour.
Published: Thursday 27th August 2026
The weirdest CNE foods that are actually worth trying this year
We taste-test some of the wildest new carnival creations to see which ones are worth the hype — and which snacks you should run a mile from.
Published: Thursday 20th August 2026
Nobu Restaurant Toronto is serving an unlimted buffet brunch
Every weekend, Nobu Restaurant Toronto presents an extravagant smorgasbord of sushi, hot and cold dishes, a carving station and desserts.
Published: Thursday 6th August 2026
Are those loud, partying Pedal Pubs in Toronto worth the hype? We find out
New legislation allows riders to drink on Toronto's Pedal Pubs, so we climb aboard the motorized party bike to see if it's as fun as all those screaming people make it seem.
Published: Wednesday 29th July 2026
Honey More Than Chinese
Located Inside Portland Square
600 King St. W. 3rd Floor
Toronto
Ontario
CA
M5V 1M6
437-222-6142
Summer drinks for every occasion, from hosting and gifting to casual sipping
These are the summer drinks you'll want to serve this season, whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, mixing up summer cocktails for a crowd or simply savouring in the sunshine.
Published: Tuesday 30th June 2026
A kombucha brewer demystifies the drink and its health benefits
The digestive benefits of kombucha have been well-known for over 2,000 years. Now, Zoey Shamai of Tonica Kombucha is making the fermented tea accessible.
Published: Tuesday 30th June 2026
The hottest Toronto food news stories for June 2026
These are the Toronto food news stories heating things up, from FIFA watch parties and European street-food-style pasta to the city's biggest country bar opening and back-to-back street festivals.
Published: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Mercer Lounge
30 Mercer St.
Toronto
Ontario
CA
M5V 1H3
416-345-9500
The tastiest Toronto food news stories for May 2026
In this month's top food news, a beloved defunct restaurant gets a new lease on life, a new fusion food combo is turning heads, a Michelin-recognized spot has a new baby sister and more.
Published: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Toronto food news for April 2026
We give you the lowdown on all the tastiest Toronto food news, from a Shake Shack x Pizzeria Badiali collab to a new beer and bagels festival coming to the city this month.