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
Restaurant review: Port, Pickering
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.
Published: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Top Six in the 6: Halloween parties 2019
Get your monster mash on at these spooky events.
Published: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Snack attack: Eatable popcorn is the nibbly you need right now
This alcohol-infused popcorn (that’s right ALCOHOL-infused) is the perfect snack for movie night, making friends or even as a holiday gift.
Published: Friday 11th October 2019
Restaurant review: Cass Avenue
Cass Avenue brings rock n' roll vibes, flavourful snack plates and curated cocktails to Yonge and Eglinton.
Published: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Top Six in the 6: Best cups of coffee to have at home or on the go
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.
Published: Wednesday 25th September 2019
Top Six in the 6: Specialty bars
From gin joints to tequilerias, these select spots specialize in serving only the best of the strong stuff.
Published: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Bottle Service: Beefeater Pink Gin
Mix up one of these pink drinks with the new Beefeater Pink Gin and you'll be seeing everything through rose coloured (cocktail) glasses.
Published: Wednesday 4th September 2019
Drink review: Raiz adaptogenic drinks
Made with adaptogens, this little superdrink gives you a burst of energy without the caffeine crash.
Published: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Restaurant review: The Parlour
With historic touches like a deconstructed piano chandelier, this stylish King West spot serves casual fare and tantalizing tipples in a nightclub-esque atmosphere.
Published: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Restaurant review: Cru
Set in the Financial District, Cru offers contemporary Canadian cuisine in a high-end but not too stuffy atmosphere.
Published: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Dine in Dashing Dens: A look at Toronto's best designed bars and restaurants
We profile five restaurants where the decor is as noteworthy as the food.
Published: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Toronto's favourite green grocers
These Toronto grocers are adopting the low-packaging, ethics-first philosophy from farmers’ markets.
Published: Wednesday 19th June 2019
What's in store: Summerhill Market
The city’s best chefs cook up delicious bites at Taste of Toronto – one of the only fine dining-centric food festivals on the summer calendar
Published: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Drink review: Miura iced coffee
Brewed hot and then flash chilled, Miura has a smooth flavour with strong notes of caramel and vanilla.
Published: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Restaurant review: Planta Queen
Going in a different direction than its sister restaurants, the new Planta Queen is decidedly Asian-inspired, with a menu of snack plates from cuisines across the continent.
Published: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Restaurant review: McEwan Yonge and Bloor — NOW CLOSED
The latest addition to the lineup of McEwan grocery stores, the new Yonge and Bloor location is more like a glossy food hall complete with a variety of food stations.
Published: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Restaurant review: Fet Zun
In the space formerly home to Bar Begonia, Anthony Rose and Rob Wilder have opened Middle Eastern tapas restaurant, Fet Zun.
Published: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Drink review: Cup of Té, premium loose leaf teas
Toronto-based online retailer, Cup of Té offers a variety of premium loose-leaf teas that are organic, natural and come in a range of unique flavours.
Published: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Top Six in the 6: Best Poutine
Nothing warms a Canadian soul like poutine from these top Toronto slingers of the fried-and-gravy treat.
Published: Monday 25th March 2019
Drink review: Jones Soda Co. Ginger Beer
Made with natural ginger extract and cane sugar, this new ginger beer from Jones Soda Co. is the perfect blend of sweet and heat.