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Toronto brunchers are obsessed with this French toast

By Jennifer Schembri

At first glance, the menu at Gloria keeps it humble. “French Toast,” it says. No adjectives. No clues. No warning. Then it arrives, and you realize this isn’t just French toast — it’s something else entirely. Sitting pretty in a pool of blueberry compote, Gloria’s version looks more like a slice of cake than breakfast. … Continued

The 11 best places to get dumplings in Toronto

By Jennifer Schembri

Toronto doesn’t wait for an excuse to eat dumplings. But winter might be the best one we have. As the cold sets in, there’s something deeply comforting about a steaming bamboo basket, a crispy lace-skirted fold, or a soup dumpling that warms you from the inside out. Whether you’re craving classic Cantonese dim sum, northern-style … Continued

Toronto’s best Turkish breakfasts you need to try now

By Erica Commisso

Turkish breakfast has long been celebrated as a must-try experience, whether at restaurants in Turkey or at culinary outposts in Toronto and beyond. Now, it’s being considered for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, highlighting kahvaltı — literally “before coffee” — as a cultural and culinary cornerstone. “In Türkiye, breakfast is like a daily celebration,” says … Continued