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A new gelato pop-up hits Yorkville

By Megan Gallant

Is there any more refreshing summertime treat than a fresh scoop of gelato? This summer, Eataly is helping Toronto cool down with some sweet new gelato flavours as part of its Summer Scoop Series. This program will see the Italian eatery working with a new Toronto gelato-maker every month from June through September. The collaborations … Continued

New Future Ground Prize celebrates environmental and social leaders in Ontario

By Marlene Mendonca

Facing a global pandemic and the twin climate and biodiversity crises, Ontarians aren’t letting up. They’re connecting with other Ontarians who are committed to building a better world, starting in their communities. These community leaders — people like you and me — are proving it’s possible to come together to tackle major crises and that often, it starts in your own community.  This year, for the first time, … Continued

How to make the Biscotti Queen’s cookies & cream biscookie

By Jessica Huras

“This recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and one of my more easy-to-make Biscookies,” says Biscotti Queen founder and pastry chef Nancy Burkes of this biscookie recipe. As its name suggests, a biscookie is a cross between a biscotti and a cookie with a texture similar to a soft biscotti. “Everyone loves smashed Oreos, cream filling, … Continued

Blood Brothers and Momofuku team up for a new pop-up

By Jessica Huras

“The biggest similarity between Blood Brothers and Momofuku is that both take an out-of-the-box approach to our recipes,” says Brayden Jones of Blood Brothers Brewing. It’s that out-of-the-box thinking that led the two brands to offer a pop-up for the summer months, operating out of the microbrewery’s space at Dufferin and Dupont. “This relationship with … Continued

Toronto’s cheese master goes global in a new series

By Jessica Huras

Afrim Pristine, owner of the Cheese Boutique and the world’s youngest Maître Fromager, is setting off on a dairy lover’s dream mission in a new food travel docu-series debuting on Food Network Canada next week. The six-part series, Cheese: A Love Story, sees Pristine meeting farmers, cheesemakers, chefs and other cheese experts and diving into … Continued

New Peruvian restaurant Waska opens at Dovercourt House

By Ron Johnson

“Toronto is a city that loves ethnic foods,” says Elias Salazar. Having emigrated to Toronto from Peru in 1996, he felt like he could meet his new neighbours in the middle, bringing them his traditional Peruvian cuisine in ways that they can appreciate. His culinary journey in Toronto began with Kay Pacha, which opened in … Continued

The best ice cream bars in Toronto

By Jessica Huras

From fruity, dairy-free blends to creamy vanilla dipped in chocolate, there’s something extra fun about ice cream on a stick. Here’s where to find the best ice cream bars in Toronto.   Bar Ape Gelato Co.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ??? ??? ?????? © [???. 2014] (@bar_ape) Known … Continued