Heavenly street food
I had been looking forward to visiting Indian Street Food Company. I love Hemant Bhagwani’s idea of bringing to life in chilly Toronto the hot flavours of his Indian childhood.
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Author: Liz Campbell
Heavenly street food
I love Hemant Bhagwani’s idea of bringing to life in chilly Toronto the hot flavours of his Indian childhood.
Read moreNew resto a laffa matter
My friend raved about a new spot serving laffa. “What’s laffa?” I asked. And that’s all that was needed to
Read moreFamiliar chef opens kitchen on Mt. Pleasant
Who’s cooking? That’s my first thought when Chris Boland amiably greets us at our table. This is, after all, Boland’s Open Kitchen. But he’s here to tell us about what’s really good on the menu tonight, and he begins with an apology.
Read moreEating a slice of San Francisco life
If I lived in San Francisco, I’d be fat. Impossible to resist the lure of chocolates from Ghirardelli; plump sourdough loaves from Boudin; fat-ribboned slices of barbequed duck in Chinatown; and thick, juicy lamb chops at John’s Grill (the favourite spot of The Maltese Falcon author, Dashiell Hammett).
Read moreHoly crepe, this place gets it right
I particularly love crêpes that are light and airy, and overstuffed with interesting fillings. And such is what I find at Crepe Studio Bistro.
Read moreSpice up your life with this lady
Sharon Ellston’s business importing exotic organic spices, as well as many other specialty culinary ingredients, earned her the moniker, The Spice Lady. For 30 years she has taught both cooking and food safety.
Read moreThe Homeway is like taking a step back in time
Although it first opened in 1948, I wish I could have seen The Homeway Soda Bar back in the 1960s.
Read moreJoin the Rebellion: add local gastropub to list of great eateries
When we first walk into The Rebel House in Rosedale, I’m convinced I’ve made a mistake. There’s a large bar
Read moreIn spite of its name, bistro turns out to be nice, not naughty
We’ve come to Coquine Bistro for lunch, but even at 1 p.m. on a Sunday it’s all about brunch. So, despite our forays into the bean dip, we fall into line. Our waitress is extraordinarily helpful, and she has us laughing within two minutes of sitting down.
Read moreFood makes brunch worth the wait
This is my second visit to Rose & Sons. A stab at Sunday morning brunch was going to involve at
Read moreSome interesting choices at Indian buffet
I generally avoid buffets. Let’s face it, there are few cuisines that show to advantage after an hour on a
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Boil master turns mundane fish dish into art
Boiled fish? My first reaction is, “Yuck!” But here in Door County, Wis., the fish boil is a tradition. Originally
Read moreA fresh take on brunch
There are lots of reasons to love brunch. Consumed at one’s leisure, somewhere between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., it
Read moreMidtown shop serves the charming ritual of afternoon tea
Discovering a small restaurant that specializes in the genteel custom of afternoon tea.
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