Lee Restaurant in Toronto

Anyone who has tuned into the Food Network at least once in the past decade knows who Susur Lee is and what he’s capable of producing. He’s definitely among the great chefs of this city that have managed to put Toronto’s culinary abilities on the North American map. His restaurant is located on King St …

Clafouti Patisserie in Toronto

Although faced with tough competitors on it’s Queen West block, this little cafe beats out both Nadege and Dufflet (two of the biggies of the Toronto pastry world). The decor and store front are definitely not worth a double take, but they work perfectly well with the unpretentious desserts they serve. A tiny bench outside …

Nadege Patisserie in Toronto

Have you ever had a very strong urge to overpay for mediocre products?!  Well if that’s the case, Nadege Patisserie (Queen West between Bathurst and Ossington) is the place for you. With clinically white walls and bare decor this cafe offers its patrons almost as much warmth as the Mental Health Ward of a hospital. …

Marben Revisited

I must admit, it was definitely the creativity and passion that went into making the food exceptional that brought me back to Marben after only a couple weeks. It’s Wellington West location in Toronto is definitely one that is starting to attract more and more attention. Just like on opening day, the patio and most …

Caju Restaurant

Summerlicious Win. This past Saturday I joined my four closest lady-friends for a birthday dinner at Caju. (922 Queen West) I went in with no expectations and came out pleasantly surprised and well-fed. The menu is Brazilian with a bit of a Caribbean and Portuguese twist (Caju is the Portuguese word for Cashew) The atmosphere was friendly and slow-paced. …

Restaurant Review: Union

Looking for a meal on a Friday night we decided to head down to Union.  Its a cute spot just north of Queen on Ossington. The place is packed full of pretty people.  We squeeze in through the door.  The atmosphere is warm and comfortable, the sounds of eating float through the air.  In the …