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Sep 15, 2010 • Sitting in the afternoon at Table 45 outside at Café Diplomatico under an ad for a major American beer, I am watching life at College and Clinton. (The table number is conveniently marked in large red numbers on the table for servers who become lost.)
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? ...
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...
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...
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...
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Aug 10, 2010 • 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....
