The Toronto Underground Market (TUM) is a social food market for the community to sample the food of Toronto home cooks. It is a venue for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their products. These vendors are not necessarily chefs, although some will be. This is a new kind of community market; not a farmer’s market, or [...]

If you do some research on Seor Ak San, you will find out that it’s the name of a mountain in South Korea.  It is also the namesake of the National Park in the same region.  To us on this side of the world, it is the name of a Korean Restaurant in downtown Toronto.  [...]

What defines Canadian food?  TOCA, in the Ritz Carlton, clears up the mystery.  It is referred to as “rustic Canadiana” which is not only demonstrated in its décor, but the menu as well.

At your next formal engagement, create a royal feast for your guests by serving Red Prince Apple Stuffed Cornish Hens, an elegant alternative to traditional poultry dishes. Brimming with sweet Red Prince apple pieces and savoury pancetta bites, and topped with a smooth apple whiskey gravy, this roasted entrée will impress even the most discerning [...]

First annual Niagara Food & Wine Expo uncorks in Niagara Falls A premier international showcase for the finest wine and culinary delights! Niagara Falls, Ont. ˜ For the first time, wine enthusiasts will be able to enjoy not just local wine, spirits and beer but also gourmet culinary offerings all under one roof at the [...]

The Tequila and More Sampling Event Photo Review Great show with plenty of entertainment, food, and of course tequila.

Let’s get this out in the open and drop the disclaimer and start off by saying I am not a scotch whisky drinker nor a seasoned alcoholic but I do enjoy the occasional bar rail drink from time to time as long as it’s not beer.  So the question is, what am I doing at [...]

This assignment was quite ambitious.  “You get to go to two events on the same night!”  Wow!  How great is that?  Cool factor, pretty high up there.  Entertainment value: mid-range.  Actual experience: not so great.  This is how it all went down… According to my scheduling, this was the plan…

From its unusually small, hand-beaten copper stills to its insistence upon sherry ageing, The Macallan is the only distillery to use sherry wood exclusively. Always aged in dry oloroso casks, shipped unbroken from Spain, The Macallan is a purposefully traditionalist distillery. The results are The Macallan being sought after and savoured by discerning whisky lovers [...]

If you’re looking for a high-quality coffee experience, as well as light-as-air crepes, you need to check this place out.  Krepesz is located at 253 Augusta Ave., right in the heart of Kensington Market. Proprietor Christian Szabo came to Canada 10 years ago.  He had a difficult start and had to sort out his priorities [...]