#FOOD: FIDEL GASTRO’S “LISA MARIE” OFFERS TORONTO A TRENDY CICCHETTI ELVIS-INSPIRED MENU

Those of you who've frequented the Food Truck Circuit in the Greater Toronto Area surely by now know of Fidel Gastro's famous Pad Thai Fries.  Lisa Marie, situated at Queen x Bathurst gives us expanded options from their Food Truck Menu Offerings in a style of dining called Cicchetti (like Tapas sorta) - great for sharing in groups of Friends. The dimly-lit Space, with Elvis-inspired decor also features a Shop at the back with their signature  Soups (Kimchi Caesar, anyone?), Marinated ... Read more

#FOOD: WAHLBURGERS TO LAUNCH IN TORONTO WITH GREEN CARPET EVENT

After having set-up shop in October 2011, Wahlburgers soon will begin its Canadian expansions starting with a City which Brothers Donnie and Mark both love - Toronto! Amidst all the TIFF '13 festivities, Donnie, Mark and their Brother Paul, whose title is Executive Chef for the Burger Chain,  are  all expected to attend a Green Carpet event in celebration of its launch at the SoHo-Metropolitan Hotel, where its first location will be built. Among the Comfort Food Offerings: Donnie's ... Read more

#FOOD: MOMOFUKU MILK BAR TORONTO

For years now New Yorkers have been going crazy for Momofuku's Milk Bar, enticing their discerning palates with Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Cookies, Cakes and Pies.  Now Torontonians too have a chance the savour the sweetness with shipments coming direct from Brooklyn. And better yet, pricing is on-par to our American Friends! You might already have discovered the phenomenal Ramen at Shangri La Hotel's Momofuku Noodle Bar, but with all that additional real estate not being utilized upstairs, all ... Read more

#FOOD: “THE CRONUT BURGER” AT THE 2013 CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION

Now in its 134th year, the Canadian National Exhibition, known affectionately by Torontonians as The Ex for the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day, promises novelty, guilty pleasures and an opportunity for Families and Friends to create memories together.  I admit I've long outgrown my love for the rides at The Midway and arrive later in the day to take advantage of the $5 Admission Charge after 5:00 PM, enjoying the benefits of less congestion.  I am drawn by the festivity, the ... Read more

#FOOD: OAKVILLE WATERFRONT FESTIVAL OFFERS ECLECTIC MIX OF FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT

Although I wasn't planning at all on going to Oakville tonight, my Friends Keith and Amy decided to be a bit spontaneous, I getting the pleasure of tagging along!  Taking place between Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 4, 2013, the Oakville Waterfront Festival which takes place at Coronation Park, features Games, Rides, Live Music, Craft Beer and Ontario Food Trucks.  It was actually an amazing time! Hands down the most in-demand Food Truck tonight was Choco-Churros, run by a Mother-Daughter ... Read more

#FOOD: MCDONALD’S CANADA INTRODUCES THE “MCLOBSTER”

It's finally here!   McDonald's Canada gives Ontarians a Sandwich to call our own too... *for a limited time only, The McLobster, and it's actually delicious!  Containing a Soft Roll baked from McDonald's Signature Bun Dough, filled with crisp, shredded Lettuce  and a Lobster Salad containing real Lobster chunks, Celery and Salad Dressing, this Creation is an absolute delight.  Finally a McDonald's Sandwich that tastes distinctly Canadian and has a degree of elegance to it.  Those in ... Read more

#SPOTTED: JOFFREY LUPUL AT TORONTO’S MAGNUM PLEASURE SHOP

He's a Star of the Ice, and today he was a Star of Ice... Cream!  The Toronto Maple Leafs' Alternative Captain Joffrey Lupul was turning-up the heat over at the Magnum Pleasure Shop (11 Bloor Street West) today, doing a round of Interviews on premises.  Shortly after 12:00 PM the doors were opened and a flood of Fans, primarily Female and dressed in their Leafs jerseys, came through the Shop getting a chance to meet the #19 Hunk.  Make no mistake though, Fans big and small were accommodated ... Read more

#RECIPE: JACOB’S CREEK MOSCATO CITRUS SANGRIA

Earlier this week I stumbled upon the Jacob's Creek Moscato Pop-Up Shop. This Wine honestly is perfect for Summer and those Wine Drinkers who like theirs a little sweeter (me, raising my hand up slowly looking around for judging glares). I posted a Photo on Facebook of this Citrus Sangria they concocted and got a ton of "likes", so I thought I'd share the Recipe with you too. I plan to make it next time I have Friends over! Recipe: 1 bottle of Jacob's Creek Moscato 3/4 cup of ABSOLUT Citron ... Read more

#FOOD: MARK MCEWAN AT THE MAGNUM PLEASURE STORE MEDIA PREVIEW IN TORONTO

There was pleasure to be had.  With just over two weeks left before Yorkville says farewell to the Magnum Pleasure Store, I was thrilled to be invited to a  Media Preview of the Shop this morning. In attendance today was none other than amazing Celebrity Chef, Mark McEwan, Head Judge of Top Chef Canada and the Man behind two of Toronto's finest Restaurants, ONE and North 44.  And have you visited his super-upscale McEwan Fine Foods at Shops at Don Mills?  It is Culinary Heaven. "I wasn't ... Read more

#FOOD: CHECK-OUT JUST-EAT.CA

How cute is this?  Our Friends at Just-Eat.ca sent over this tray of Candy Sushi over the weekend and needless to say, they got devoured.  Think: Rice Krispie Treats but rolled like Sushi (sans Nori) and filled with an array of cuteness like Licorice and Gummies, with a side of Butter Cream and Chocolate Frosting. Amazing. Just-Eat.ca is Canada's largest online Food Delivery Service, connecting  local Restaurants with Consumers online.  They accept payment through Credit, Debit or Cash and ... Read more