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.
Tall, dark and handsome: all the way from the cocktail bar to the marble bathrooms, we find the luxurious Bisha Hotel in Toronto tops our list for a one-night affair.
Adding local Ontario wine grapes to the brewing process, Burdock Brewery offers a unique lineup of Toronto craft beer — and they deliver right to your door.
As the rest of Ontario enters into Stage Two, allowing restaurants to reopen for outdoor and patio dining, Mayor John Tory gives the go ahead for Toronto restaurants to get ready to reopen.
Cocktail expert Nerissa Quinn of Reyna on King shows us how to shake up the Queen's Absolution. Inspired by the Mediterranean Sea, this frothy concoction is a vacation in a glass.
This year we may not be able to cash in some quality time with our moms or mother figures, but that doesn’t mean the special day should come and go without any fanfare. Here’s how to make a little Mother's Day magic while still social distancing.
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the St. Lawrence Market is still open to provide Torontonians with access to fresh, local food and grocery items. Delivery, pickup and curbside collection are also available.
Strong and flavourful, this variation of a whiskey sour packs a punch with red wine tossed in the mix.
These aren't your average pancakes. Meaning "Fluffy Fluffy" in Japanese, Fuwa Fuwa brings delightfully eggy soufflé pancakes to the GTA. Get them delivered for free on Uber Eats.
Move over fearmongerers, there's a new sheriff in town – "caremongering" is sweeping the city. Here are the businesses that are doing what they can to give back to the community.
We find out the secret sauce that has made Pasta Pantry the top meatball for 25 years.
With panoramic views, retro-styled rooms and a sophisticated dining programme, the Broadview Hotel convinces us it’s the beast of the east.
Billed as the first restaurant in the GTA to serve izakaya-style Chinese chuan'r, Chat Bar's grilled skewers are fiery in more ways than one.
Ghost restaurants are answering the call that delivery apps have created; from virtual second outposts to condo-based dumpling factories.
We set sail for Port in Pickering where Jesse Vallins has created a menu that ranges from wood-fired pizza to inventive pasta and fresh seafood.
Get your monster mash on at these spooky events.
This alcohol-infused popcorn (that’s right ALCOHOL-infused) is the perfect snack for movie night, making friends or even as a holiday gift.
Cass Avenue brings rock n' roll vibes, flavourful snack plates and curated cocktails to Yonge and Eglinton.
Just in time for International Coffee Day, we've rounded up our favourite cups to have at home or on the go, from the best beans to cool cold brew cans.
From gin joints to tequilerias, these select spots specialize in serving only the best of the strong stuff.
Mix up one of these pink drinks with the new Beefeater Pink Gin and you'll be seeing everything through rose coloured (cocktail) glasses.