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Food & Wine

SWEET RECIPES

Peppered lamb with beetroot fritters, broad bean and labne PURÉE Chef Dominique Rizzo for Lindeman’s serves up a classic dish with a twist paired with a rich, spicy wine Ingredients 4 x 200 g lamb loin eye, trimmed ¼ cup pomegranate molasses 2 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 tbsp rosemary leaves, chopped 1 tbsp …

At the Heart of Entertaining

Anyone who knows good food in Toronto knows about the artisanal groceries lining the aisles of Pusateri’s — that row of aged balsamic vinegars and fine Italian olive oils, that display of tempting truffles and fine cheeses imported from Europe. Since its flagship store on Avenue Road opened in 1986, the iconic family-run business has dedicated …

The Energy of the Running Bulls

Don’t get us wrong: the food at Toronto’s brand-new Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant Barsa Taberna is to die for. But diners may find it challenging to focus on their taste buds while surrounded by the eatery’s mind-tickling décor. It’s said that a restaurant should introduce a multi-sensory experience to its guests — and +tongtong, the multidisciplinary …

Q & A with Simon Sinek

At the small TEDxPugetSound event in the fall of 2009, Simon Sinek gave a presentation that challenged audience members to re-examine their approach to leadership, suggesting it’s not about what you do but why you do it. That talk now has over 16.5 million views and is the third most-watched video on ted.com today. Following …

The Cutting Edge of Catering

Irresistible gourmet bites of butter poached lobster, pulled porchetta sliders and a truffle and demi poutine are making their way through a well-dressed, hungry crowd. It’s that magical time of day when dusk starts to settle, falling across a well-lit, beautiful backyard party and a pool transformed into a dazzling dance floor. The vibe is …

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants

The culinary landscape is a universe of its own, a revolving and evolving vista dotted with flavour-filled havens that keep our taste buds honed, our minds blown and our travels well seasoned. After embarking on its 12th annual hunt for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Britain’s Restaurant Magazine — the Holy Bible of fine diners …

The Benefits of Seasonal Cooking

Local seasonal foods are the best tasting, freshest, most flavourful and healthiest food options. At Pusateri’s Fine Foods, we are always looking to use the best in-season products available. We believe that, by buying foods that are grown and raised closer to where we live, we are actively helping to maintain the farmland and green …

Holiday Party Planning Guide

Know your guests. Is it a formal or casual event? A party for family, friends or staff? From this you can gauge what kind of evening to plan. A sit-down meal that can be plated for groups of 10 or fewer people works great for colleagues, clients or friends you want to impress. For family …

Soup Coup- Harvest Corn Soup

This gorgeous fall favorite blends the sweetness of seafood in a luscious corn bisque 1 shallot, diced 2 cups corn kernels + ½ cup (for garnish) 4 cups chicken stock 1 roasted red pepper, diced 1 red chili, thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 2 sprigs fresh cilantro 4 lobster claws, steamed or poached Salt …

Q&A: A star in the nightlife scene

Zlatko Starkovski gives Toronto a first-class ticket to entertainment Q: What experience do you hope people take from a night at Muzik? A: I want our guests, from the moment they arrive, to forget where they are and just take in the sights that surround them. At first glance, it’s the 1907 architecture that captures …