#FOOD: THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY EYEING TORONTO’S SHERWAY GARDENS

Yes, it's really happening, Toronto!  Famed The Cheesecake Factory finally is coming north and Insiders  reveal to a reliable Source  that none other than über-glam Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke is being eyed as Home to the beloved American Eatery, which has a Legacy tracing back to the '40s.  The Restaurant is primed as  one of several additions to the upscale Shopping Centre's forthcoming Expansion plans. Currently, Torontonians can get a taste of their delicious Entrées, Salads, ... Read more

#SPOTTED: DEEPA MEHTA IN TORONTO AT WHOLE FOODS

Only in Toronto would something like this happen!  Iconic Indo-Canadian Director Deepa Mehta was spotted earlier today of all places doing Groceries with her Husband Producer David Hamilton, at Whole Foods in Yorkville.  As I was grinding my Coffee Beans away, I looked-over to see the Toronto Native browsing some Treats and she was more than sweet herself to stop and snap a Photo together. Mehta, best-known for her Elements Trilogy: Fire, Earth and Water, just made a splash at TIFF 2012 with ... Read more

#FOOD: CAFÉ BOULUD AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL TORONTO

Elegance.  With all eyes on the return of the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, many are more so curious about the Arrival of its Culinary Centerpiece, Café Boulud, the just-launched Toronto Chapter from Michelin-starred Chef, Daniel Boulud.  Reuniting with my lovely  Friends Tina and Moulann, the Setting was just perfect for an intimate Affair.  Romantically-lit, with walls adorned brightly with colurful splashes of Pop Art galore, it leaves an impression not soon to be forgotten. Desserts ... Read more

#FOOD: KINTON RAMEN – FLAVOURFUL NOODLES ON-THE-GO

Following the explosive success of their Guu Izakaya Franchise, Kinton Ramen makes Noodles festive and exciting here in Toronto - giving us an authentic, rich taste of cultural staple in Japan.  The Noodle Shop, meant as a quick and affordable option for those on-the-go and if it isn't those delightfully chewy and bouncy Noodles which keep you coming back to the narrow Baldwin Street Establishment, it will that impeccably savoury 20-hour-simmered Soup Base - a balanced Harmony of Fish, ... Read more

STARBUCKS “RED CUPS” ARE BACK!

They're back.  If you're a Starbucks Fanatic like myself, you probably look forward greatly to their Red Cups which come out every November, timed for the Holidays. The Cups are no-frills, simplistic and still festive this year - my Grande Cup donned simply with a cute Child thanking their lucky Stars for Starbucks. New on the Menu this year are gooey Chocolate Caramel Muffins and a newly-designed Frosted Snowman Cookie.  Some Stores even have Bear Claw Cookies although I have yet to spot ... Read more

#FOOD: TORONTO’S NEWEST CONFECTIONERY DARLING: “GLORY HOLE DOUGHNUTS”

Indulgence.  Never mind its suggestively dubious Name, Glory Hole Doughnuts is some serious goodness.  Tucked-away at Queen x Roncesvalles, the Doughnut Shop is all Old School Charm-meets-Modern Hipster Sensibility. I love it.  Inspired Doughnut varieties are irresistible, including the Elvis (Toasted Marshmallow, Banana, Bacon and Peanuts), Black Forest Cake (Cherry and Chocolate Icing), Cookies & Cream, Bread & Butter (topped with buttery Bread Crumbs), Pretzel (Chocolate-dipped, ... Read more