Canada’s Next Top Food Judge
As I mentioned yesterday, Toronto’s playing host to the Almost Famous Chef Competition. It’s a pretty big deal for aspiring chefs. The winner of this competition will go to Napa to compete in the finals for the title of Almost Famous Chef. Organizers are looking for a judge and have opened the field to food...
A new look, a free dinner for two to Fabbrica
A lot’s been going on in the Eat My City Bunker. You may have noticed a temporary drought in new posts on the site. That’s because your’s truly had a newborn in late September and I have had little time to write in these last four months. But with the semblance of a routine in...
The Underground Restaurant Experience
The first time I heard of an underground restaurant was when a friend returned from a back-packing trip to Cuba. He spent nights sleeping in farmer’s fields, hiking far away from resorts, and eating in people’s homes. Locals would approach him with menus in hand, selling him on the concept of eating in their backyard...
Easy Frisee aux Lardons
We all have our comfort foods. I've got a lot of them, but there's one that seems perfect for just about any occasion, whether I'm in a celebratory mood or feeling like a pick-me up. Bacon, a runny egg, crunchy croutons, crispy endives and a tangy dressing - what more could you ask for? ...
Chipotle Tomato Pappardelle
I made an impulse buy today at the St. Lawrence Market when shopping for fresh salmon at Mike’s Fish Market. As I was paying for my purchase at the counter, I saw a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and thought I’d use it in a pasta dish (I know, I know…I’m on a...
Toronto’s Best Terrines
Don’t ask me how, but it seems I’ve gone years without noticing the small North Side kiosk in the St. Lawrence Market on Saturday’s where Cordon-Bleu trained Karen Viva Haynes, of Viva Tastings, sells a fine selection of artisanal foodie delights ranging from cupcakes to spiced pecans to mushrooms stuffed with sage and pesto. There...
