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Land of dough and honey

By Andrew Mannsbach

It’s a universally well-known fact that Canadians love their balls of fried dough. Loukoumania (3120 Rutherford Rd.) offers a Greek take on everyone’s favourite doughnut hole-style treat. Loukoumades are Grecian orbs of pure deliciousness that are traditionally coated in honey and rolled in cinnamon. But here customization is key: you can choose from dozens of … Continued

Tsujiri North York gets a second floor of Japanese fare

By Andrew Mannsbach

The Yonge and Sheppard outpost of Tsujiri, the 155-year-old purveyor of Japanese tea and matcha based desserts, has recently opened up its second floor with a new dine-in menu. On the ground floor there’s usually a lineup for the matcha lattes, slices of irresistible cheesecake and soft serve. Upstairs, the new offerings include more substantial … Continued

Let’s get this par-tea started

By Andrew Mannsbach

1) WINNER: LIBRARY BAR AT THE ROYAL YORK “These to me, at first glance, look the best. These are certainly the tastiest sandwiches, and I like the macarons and the key lime tart,” says McEwan. 100 Front St. W., $50/person 2) SORELLE AND CO. “There’s a big assortment of pastries. The macarons are very good, and … Continued

Restaurant Review: Tanto

By Andrew Mannsbach

When I was in Saigon a couple of years ago, I made it a bit of a project to eat banh mi, the Vietnamese pork sandwich that I had learned to love at Toronto’s Banh Mi Boys. I figured if it’s good in Toronto, it’s gotta be great in Saigon. But no. My Saigon banh … Continued