Restaurant Review: Scarpetta
Tucked behind the corner of King and Bathurst Streets is a gem of an Italian spot called Scarpetta, new this summer to Toronto’s dining scene and well worth a visit. Located in the main floor of the beautiful Thompson hotel, we dined here as part of a large group for a friend’s birthday dinner. Scarpetta...
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...
The Illicit Latte – Manic Coffee
The sound of the City drifts into the Café through the door that often does not close. I sip an excellent latte, and I pick off a bit of the crispy top of the berry muffin and put it into my mouth. The air drifting in has the freshness of a cool summer morning....
The Illicit Latte – Union
A latte taken when you should be somewhere else, when you should be doing something that others consider useful, this is the best kind of latte. It is an illicit latte. When enjoying an illicit latte, Bill can’t help himself – he looks around with curiosity. In this new column, he shares those observations with...
The Illicit Latte – Crema
A latte taken when you should be somewhere else, when you should be doing something that others consider useful, this is the best kind of latte. It is an illicit latte. When enjoying an illicit latte, Bill can’t help himself – he looks around with curiosity. In this new column, he shares those observations with...
Disloyalty Card Tour: Dark Horse Espresso Bar
In April, seven independent Toronto cafés came together to form the Toronto Coffee Conspiracy (TTC). Their first project is the new disloyalty card, which encourages customers to explore quality coffee across the city. It’s a great idea, and as an obsessed coffee drinker, I welcomed the opportunity to shake up my routine. I’m a regular...
