Author: Samantha Peksa
Inside Lobster Burger Bar, the casual new spot for surf and turf on King West
Snow sculpture of Pascal Siakam wows Raptors fans
While most people were hiding from the snow squalls and extreme cold weather over the weekend, snow sculptor Matt Morris took advantage of the flurries by paying tribute to Raptors’ forward Pascal Siakam with a 7-foot-tall sculpture. Pascal Siakam has an amazing spin move. So my 7’ snow sculpture tribute to him had to … Continued
Toronto Light Festival dazzles in the Distillery District (photos)
The Toronto Light Festival has set the Distillery District aglow. Which means anyone suffering from the winter blues can now walk through an immersive sea of lights, swing from the clouds, or enjoy the blossoming flowers (okay, they’re fake, but still). More than 20 light art installations from local and international artists are on display … Continued
Five ways to celebrate Chinese New Year in Toronto
The Chinese New Year is around the corner and this year marks our return to the first animal on the zodiac calendar: the rat. So without further ado, here are five of the best ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Toronto, just in time for Jan. 25 this year. Lee Restaurant Lee Restaurant … Continued
Inside Pōpa, the new Burmese restaurant by chef Hemant Bhagwani
Animal rights activists protest Joe Beef restaurant in Montreal
Animal rights activists stormed into the famed Joe Beef restaurant in Montreal this weekend disrupting a Saturday evening dinner service. The protest was captured in a video posted to Facebook by Gabriel Prince, who claimed to be a member of animal rights activism group Direct Action Everywhere. The group is headquartered in California and widely … Continued
Here’s where to go for the best pancakes in Toronto
Restaurant Review: Eataly’s two duelling pizzerias
Joanne Kates trained at the Ecole Cordon Bleu de Cuisine in Paris. She has written articles for numerous publications, including the New York Times, Maclean’s and Chatelaine. I am somewhat embarrassed to confess that while visiting New York last week, on the first day of said visit, I went to Eataly not once but twice. … Continued
Popular Danforth bistro says goodbye after 13 years in Toronto
After more than a decade of a dining, Globe Bistro, a longtime staple of Danforth Avenue recently announced it will be closing its doors at the end of this year. Ed Ho, the owner of the beloved Canadian farm-to-table restaurant, left a heartfelt message on Globe Bistro’s Facebook and Instagram pages thanking everyone involved in … Continued
The top five Toronto restaurant reviews of 2019
The year 2019 saw some major moves from some big names in Toronto. Powerhouse restaurateur Jen Agg opened her newest Dundas West installation in the old Black Hoof spot, chef Jonathan Poon brought northern Thai food to Ossington and Grant van Gameren returned to the kitchen. All the while, our esteemed reviewer Joanne Kates was … Continued