Q It seems that Toronto’s food and fine dining scene is heading in a healthier direction, what has set this shift in motion? A People are becoming more conscious because they’re realizing that the food they’re eating is starting to have an effect on their bodies. And it’s not just the way we feel; in …
It began in 1989, a year when spending sprees and an emphasis on brand names captured the zeitgeist of the era. A freshly minted Boston College graduate thinking that success was to be found in the narthex of corporate margins, Joe Bastianich gravitated to Manhattan like a kid to a lollipop. Wall Street was his …
Coming to Toronto from a war-torn Lebanon where my family owned a supper club, my first job was at McDonalds. It was there that I learned the importance of teamwork and consistency. As I matured, my disposition for all things design started to seep its way into all I undertook. I like to make things …
Cyrille Gautier-Auriol swirls his tulip-shaped glass, tossing the amber cognac it holds round its bulbous surface, releasing the bouquet into the air. He examines the spirit before raising the glass to his nose, sniffing first with his left nostril, then his right — “with a little bit of distance,” he explains in his dignified French …
1. Beer-Battered Sole Tacos Lee Kelly: Pusateri’s executive chef Tony Cammalleri’s version calls for beer-battered sole with Mexican spices. Guacamole, Monterey Jack, salsa and so on in a mini hard-shell taco. Great for going off the beaten palate. 2. Prosciutto-Wrapped Grissini Daniel Galletti: Parma prosciutto is the most famous Italian dry cured meat. From pork …
Foodies craving festive flair throughout this season of thanks have good reason to be grateful. Friends and family come to life in the presence of succulent, aromatic dishes and classic, warm décor. Set the standards for high style with Pommery-crusted prime rib and ancho-roasted carrots complemented by floral scores of yellows, burnt oranges and burgundies. …
What could be more fitting than meeting the winner of Top Chef Canada at a farmer’s market? Carl Heinrich arrives riding a bicycle —“It’s the only way to get around the city,” he says — and is almost instantly recognized by a pedestrian. “My wife loves you,” says the onlooker. On that scorching June afternoon …
There’s magic in the air down on Front Street — an enchanting allure enticing the senses with the sights and smells of a mystical land where history is as rich as the fare. The source is The Sultan’s Tent & Café Moroc, and waiting at this authentic Moroccan restaurant is an experience fit for a …
Since I spend a good deal of my time travelling and cooking, I’m not too pressured to hunt for new ideas or dishes – I usually find them in the local ingredients of the countries that I visit, or through the chefs who are sharing the kitchen with me. This spring, while I was in …
There’s a pork craze going on right now in many high-end restaurants, so we’re making a healthy version with most of the fat removed and a marinating sauce free of BBQ sauces found in typical pulled pork recipes. We call it a pulled porchetta slider. We’re adding a rapine and spicy pepperoncino dressing, and a …
