A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of attending a delectable tasting at Mistura. Everything served that evening from the array of small bites to every course after that was made to perfection. Chef Klaus did a wonderful job as each item served from Mistura‘s kitchen was carefully prepared and executed to the tee. Mistura Restaurant has been a Toronto landmark for 20 years and owner Paolo Paolini is excited to create a new dining experience for his customers. This means a new Executive Chef, new dishes and new decor. Chef Klaus was Sous Chef at Mistura for six years before becoming Executive Chef. As a passionate chef, he loves to explore his food…
Paese Ristorante, located near Bathurst & Wilson Avenue, is an Italian restaurant of 27 years that offers something for everyone. Their menu offers a range of favourite Italian eats including homemade pizzas, a variety of pasta dishes with homemade sauces and also favourites such as grilled sandwiches and fresh salads. I’ve actually visited Paese Ristorante a few years back at their King West location. Currently, their Bathurst location is their only standing location. They also own L-eat Catering. We arrived on a Thursday evening and were greeted by our friendly waiter who seated us by the window. Complimentary focaccia to start Paese Green Salad ($12.00) Arugula, romaine, endive, fennel, radish and citrus with lemon mint…
Although Francobollo may be slightly tucked away in North York, this fine dining Italian restaurant is definitely a go-to spot for many locals. We couldn’t help but notice the familiar faces to the wait staff that kept filling the restaurant throughout the course of our dinner. Francobollo, which opened its doors back in December 2014, is a modern, casual neighbourhood restaurant that distinguishes itself from others with warmth and sincerity, present in all elements of the dining experience. Francobollo is from the creators of Terra, Rusty’s and Sarpa Restaurants. Bread to Start Seared Halibut Cakes ($18.00) Spicy tomato ragu Carpaccio di Manzo ($18.00) beef tenderloin, grana padano, caper berries, baby arugula, lemon, white truffle oil…
In a recent blog post about my dining experience at Blu Ristorante (post here), I mentioned how much I enjoyed everything from start to finish – specifically the tartare, duck confit pasta and tiramisu. Of course, a few weeks later after that post, I am back again to check out their new menu. Blu Ristorante, located steps away from Yonge & Bloor Subway Station in Yorkville, is a modern & intimate restaurant serving authentic Italian food. Peach Mimosa ($13.00) Peach Necter, Prosecco I loved any fruity cocktails – The citrusy peach necter really played on the palate, making the drink itself quite refreshing Bread to start – flavours were great but wished it was served warmer or even toasted.…
When my friend randomly suggested Blu Ristorante (@BluRistorante) for an Italian dinner while we were shopping in the Yorkville area, I was quite excited yet perplexed. Italian food – specifically pasta is something that I always crave for so I never say nooo. Yet, I was feeling perplexed because I usually do all my research before heading to any restaurants – so I guess this was somewhat of a spontaneous visit? =) I admit – the second I walked through the doors – the restaurant did give off a bit of a pretentious vibe but our waiter made it go away as soon as he came over and walked us through the menu. He was friendly and…
So a while ago, I made a visit to Ciao Wine Bar in Yorkville. Ciao Wine Bar is one of the many restaurants under the Liberty Entertainment Group. This authentic Italian restaurant has been opened for as long as I can remember. This is one of my many backlogged post only because my experience at Ciao Wine Bar was somewhat mediocre. But thought I should still share my thoughts about this dinner. ZUPPE Stracciatella ($9.00) Egg drop, spinach in a chicken broth with parmigiano reggianno Bread to Start: PIZZA Amerciana ($18.00) Tomato, mozzarella, salami, mushroom, green peppers PASTA Pasta Lunga ($21.00) Linguine with fresh clams, mussels, calamari, tiger shrimp in a light tomato sauce My verdict? As…
Cibo Wine Bar (@LibertyGroup) first opened its doors to the King West crowd back in June of last year. Taking over the former space of Alimento, Cibo Wine Bar prides itself in serving a true taste of Italian cuisine while adding a modern twist. Their pasta is freshly made in house everyday! Unfortunately, we didn’t opt for their pasta dish that evening because the one offered on their Winterlicious menu didn’t seem as appealing to the ones that are offered on their regular menu! The second you walk through Cibo’s front doors – you’ll noticed the largest wine cellar plotted in the center of the eatery. The atmosphere here is very cozy and chic. Exposed brick…
Last weekend, my friend and I were aimlessly walking around Queen Street West, when we stumbled past a restaurant with an amazingly spacious patio. We took a step back and then realized it was the newly restaurant Destingo (@destingoTO), opened by owner Monika Vacca. Destingo, meaning destined to go, opened its doors to the public with the vision of serving contemporary and casual Italian foods and wine at moderate prices. Monika brought along Vaticano’s former sous-chef Arshad Uwais – together, making some of their favourite dishes. The restaurant itself gives off a complete relaxing and laid back feel. Lots of natural lighting shining through the clear windows. My friend and I spent quite some time enjoying the…
Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar (Twitter: @SCADDABUSH) (Instagram: @Scaddabush) recently opened its door to the public in the heart of Mississauga. Located steps away from Square One Shopping Mall, Scaddabush, (formerly Alice Fazoolis’) is an Italian slang meaning “a little bit of this & a little bit of that”. Having said that, Scaddabush’s menu does offer a little bit of everything – basing their menu off a traditional Italian feast while also being able to focus on small plates and other shareable dishes. To be quite honest, if you’ve been to Alice Fazoolis, then you’ll find that the decor at Scaddabush is not too noticeably different. Same coloured brick walls, with dark painted frames, and a huge…
When my friend first told me her birthday dinner was being held at Carisma (@Carisma_73KingE), my initial reaction was something along the lines of “what?! where is this place…?!” This dinner was pretty interesting in the sense that our party of 12 (mainly consisted of foodies) did not have a single person that had ever heard of Carisma. So I guess my friend successfully accomplished her goal in getting a group of foodies in trying a restaurant that no one has been to – or heard of. So the evening arrived, the restaurant isn’t difficult to spot – but it’s definitely a place you’ll most likely pass by but forget all about it. Carisma is located…
I’m so glad I get through every week. With non stop catching up with readings and assignments being due every other day .. plus crunching numbers all day at work..I think I’m entitled to a much needed break so I decided to reward myself! So I’m rarely in Vaughan. Actually now that I think about it, I’m only in Vaughan once a year and that is for Wonderland’s Halloween Haunt. But because I decided to reward myself, we decided to venture off to Vaughan. No, we didn’t go to Wonderland because I insisted we’d visited a particular Italian restaurant that has been on my radar for almost a year. So we decided to make it…
