Fresh pasta to go
It was impossible to miss the bright yellow sign as I walked down King Street; the newly opened ‘Pastabilities’ lept out at the corner of Church. Stepping inside, the bright and cheery décor augmented a menu board that suggested this restaurant hopes to do for pasta what Sandwich Box and Freshii have done for salads...
Authentic Izakaya in Toronto
It’s all too easy to think of Japanese food as limited to sushi or overly sweet teriyaki sauces served atop show-cooked teppanyaki. So it’s little surprise Toronto foodies are flocking to the city’s (only?) authentic Izakaya – a traditional Japanese snack bar. Guu Izakaya opened its doors in December to rave reviews. It’s little wonder,...
Hearty Fall Chili
We all have our favourite comfort foods. As the weather begins to turn, and the snow threatens to fly, I often turn to mine; chili. It’s simple, healthy, and warming. My favorite recipe combines heat, depth of flavour and plenty of colour, and the leftovers only get better. This is a variation on a dish...
