LAUNCH | New menu & kitchen program with premium whisky at The Emmet Ray

Ever since its doors opened in December 2009 on College St., The Emmet Ray remains as comfortable and inviting as it was 5 years ago. While the atmosphere has stayed the same, they have recently launched a new menu and kitchen program which is sure to impress regulars and new diners.

OPENING | Much anticipated DaiLo (not GwaiLo) opens on College & Bathurst with #sickasianfood

Ever since my first bite of the Big Mac Bao I had at YumChaTO earlier this year, I was intrigued by Chef Nick Liu's way of cooking "New Asian Cuisine." With a bunch of pop-ups and participation in various events in the Toronto food scene, Nick Liu is well know to many foodies. When it was announced that he will finally have a basecamp, a kitchen to call his own, we were eagerly awaiting the opening. DaiLo is located on College St., a block West of Bathurst St.

  

Photo Credit: Mauricio Calero, MJCPHOTOGRAPHY 

LAUNCH | Bounce Off - game night with Mattel Game On at Snakes & Lager

When Clara and I get together with our friends, we love playing games: board games, charades, you name it! There's something so fun and appealing about board games especially that can keep everyone entertained and having a good time. Last week, we were invited for a game night at the Snakes & Lagers location on College and Bathurst to celebrate a launch of Mattel Game On's newest addition, Bounce Off! There's no better place to do this than Toronto's most popular board game cafe & bar.

WORKSHOP | Trinity Bellwoods Market Class with Chef Cristophe at Le Dolci for a farm-to-table French Cuisine

It’s difficult to truly appreciate a meal until you personally prepare a meal from start to finish and that’s exactly what Le Dolci is offering with their new summer market classes.  What originally started as part of a foodie trip to France or Italy is now a great chance for Torontonians to experience a market class right in the heart of Trinity Bellwoods.

EVENT | Le Dolci's 3rd Anniversary Celebration with new menu items, popup markets, culinary classes & events!

If you like cupcakes, cookies, macarons and the list of baked goods go on, you probably already know Le Dolci, Toronto's foodie studio that offers treats as well as culinary classes and workshops.  It's their third year anniversary since they've opened up shop in Toronto's Little Italy/Portugal Village neighbourhood, and they want everyone to join in on their anniversary celebration with a calendar full of events!

REVIEW | Bar Isabel - amazing Spanish tapas restaurant that is well worth the wait

I finally made it to the talk of the town Bar Isabel for dinner with my co workers. It has been on my list of restaurants to try for a while now after having read amazing reviews on the food that they have.


Photo from tripadvisor

REVIEW | Happy Hooker - happily hooked on their fish sandwiches, tacos & other yummy stuff

Happy Hooker on a Tuesday? Don't let the name fool you - Happy Hooker is a restaurant in Trinity Bellwoods Neighbourhood with a main focus on serving delicious fish dishes including sandwiches, tacos and more!

REVIEW | Rock Lobster Food Co. - popular Ossington Strip eatery provides creative ways to enjoy your lobster

Who doesn't like lobster, right? Rock Lobster has been creating a stir in Toronto's food scene as the city's very first lobster centric eatery by owner Matt Dean Pettit since its opening in 2011.  It's still seeing long line ups and a huge fan-base with their fresh & creative lobster dishes.

REVIEW | Odd Seoul - snack bar with a cool vibe, creative dishes & drinks

Oddseoul has been on my list of snackbars to try since it opened.  As the second restaurant by the Han brothers (Swish by Han), it was getting great reviews and press. I've only heard great things about their first restaurant, so when this late-night-eatery was opened, I was dying to try it.  I finally got my chance to go last Friday after work for some food & drinks.

REVIEW | Hoof Cafe - Sunday brunches are back for the Black Hoof Family

Tucked away in Little Portugal, The Hoof Cafe is located in Hoof Raw Bar during weekend brunch hours.  The Black Hoof Family: The Black Hoof, Hoof Raw Bar, Hoof Cocktail Bar and now Hoof Cafe are a cluster of restaurants by Jen Agg, that's been gaining more and more popularity.