I’m always anxiously waiting for the weekends to come so I can brunch my heart out. As of recent, the east side of town has become THE place to explore with a galore of new restaurants offering irresistible brunch menu items. Given that I’m a crazy a brunch lady, I’ve made it my mission to hit as many brunch spots as I can. Please be aware that it will be very likely to see an overwhelming amount of brunch posts in the upcoming weeks. So without further a due, lets start with one of my favourites – White Lily Diner! I’ve visited White Lily Diner twice in one month – both visits were during brunch service on a Saturday…
I love hot pot. I didn’t realize I could have hot pot anytime of the year until I had it last week for dinner at Morals Village. We had the pleasure of visiting their Dundas and Spadina location to celebrate their 4 year anniversary in Ontario! Starting from a storefront in Markham, then expanding with 4 more locations across the GTA over the last couple of years and now opening a 6th location in Ottawa! To celebrate Morals Village‘s 4 year anniversary, the restaurant is offering patrons 30% off at all of their locations (except Ottawa) until the 31st of August. Morals Village || Instagram || Facebook Cheers! Grace, Food in the City Toronto FOLLOW…
I’m thrilled to be giving away 4 X $25 Quiznos Gift Cards! As the pioneer of the toasted sandwich, Quiznos is “pulling” out the stops to make the months of August and September a party for Canadian BBQ roasted pork lovers with two Canadian-inspired sandwiches: Southern Style saluting traditional backyard BBQ pits with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese and tangy pickles. Spicy Chipotle a fusion of pulled pork, ham, smoky bacon, melted cheddar cheese, jalapeños, pickles, sautéed onions and tomatoes. Both toasted signature sandwiches are offered on a variety of artisan breads and include Quiznos’ Zesty Grill Sauce and chipotle mayo. We tried both sandwiches and the Spicy Chipotle was the winner for us! 4…
I’m rarely in the Danforth area but if I do trek over to this part of town, I know I’ll be in for a solid meal. Last weekend, I was invited by Jonathan, along with his wife to their restaurant and bar in the Danforth. This power couple were both very lovely and extremely passionate about the food industry & incredibly proud of every single dish offered on NoMad’s menu. They pride themselves for the diversity offered on their menu which comes from global inspirations whilst local creations. When you’re craving a little bit of everything – NoMads has got you covered. Their menu is divided into Boards, Shareables, Small Plates, Large Plates and Desserts.…
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria is the neighbourhood pizzeria to grab great comfort food in a relaxing setting. Inspired by the energy of an authentic pizzeria in Naples, Italy. At Famoso patrons will find the delicious tastes of fresh, pizzaiolo-toosed pizzas and signature Italian dishes served with a perfect selection of wine, craft beer and cocktails. Famoso is a chain with 30 locations across Canada offering patrons traditional neighbourhood pizzeria that uses fresh ingredients and house made pizza and pastas! Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria has two new pizzas available at all Famoso locations across Canada. Perfect for the fresh summer season, the menu features brand new Mattina and Prawn Pesto Pizzas, as well as the return of the…
Adelaide Eats by Toronto Market Co is back at it again for its third consecutive year! Returning to its previous location at Adelaide Place in the heart of the Financial District, Adelaide eats is serving up Toronto’s most popular food vendors with the city’s best chefs, restaurants, bakers and food entrepreneurs. Located on the second floor terrace of Adelaide Place (150 York Street) – Adelaide Eats is opened for the public to enjoy weekdays beginning June 1, 2017 to July 28, 2017; Monday through Wednesday: 11AM to 3PM, and Thursday and Friday 11AM to 9PM. Ishtar Catering (Available June 1-30) is a family owned Mediterranean restaurant offering homemade Halal appetizers, main entrees and dessert Mikey’s…
A few weeks ago I was contacted by Stephen Lee, owner of HVR Foods Inc. Based in Toronto, HVR Foods Inc. is a family owned company that recently launched their own brand called Seoul Kitchen that produces frozen packaged fully marinated Korean meat. As I am a huge lover of Kalbi (Korean Beef Short Ribs), I was instantly intrigued by the concept and did not hesitate to give the product a try. Currently on the market, Seoul Kitchen has only released 2 types of Korean Meat (which I sampled both) – Korean Beef Short Ribs & Korean Spicy Chicken. These 2 frozen packaged Korean Meats are available at Nations Fresh Foods and PAT MART. Ready…
When my boss asked us to pick a restaurant for our team appreciation dinner – I did little to no research and told our group we would be eating at Jacobs & Co Steakhouse 🙂 So a few months ago (January to be exact), our team ended up at Jacobs on a random weeknight after work. The service at Jacobs was the complete opposite of what I had in mind. Servers were down to earth, super friendly and attentive. However, I did find it odd that hostess table did not offer to take any of our jackets before we were shown to our table. I noticed patrons in the dining room had their jackets hanging on the…
Several weeks ago, we ventured off to Thornhill area to visit Song Cook’s Authentic Korean Restaurant. We attended a ‘Korean Food 101’ Dinner hosted by Jusep Sim who recently launched his own Food Experience Company in Toronto called Chopsticks & Forks. Jusep guided guests through the tasting menu (consisting of 9 dishes) of Korean Cuisine This unique Dining Experience on Sundays will be wrapping up on July 30th, 2017. However, Jusep is still open and flexible to host these dinners at Song Cook’s Authentic Korean Restaurant for private groups of 4 or more. Rice Not just a staple – Rice is the foundation of Korean cuisine Banchan Side dishes served in every traditional Korean Meal…
Working in the financial district, I know how difficult at times it can be to figure out what to order in to the office with all the overwhelming choices. Sometimes when you’re too busy to leave the office, the restaurants that you’re craving for may not necessarily offer delivery services. Well thankfully, there is Foodee – a web- based restaurant delivery service for offices. Foodee – established in 8 different cities in the states, is also available in Vancouver and Toronto. They partner with high-quality, local restaurants and focus on environmentally friendly delivery methods. Their website is pretty easy to navigate. You simply complete an online profile or corporate profile and select from a wide…
I always love a good Pierogi and luckily enough for me, I was given a few samples from Peter & Pat’s Pierogies. As of last month, Peter & Pat’s Pierogies have officially launched at all Costco locations in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Peter & Pat’s Pierogies are made with 100 % real potato, 100% natural ingredients and 100% family tradition. Peter & Pat grew their love for traditional Eastern European food into a thriving catering business in the Northeast United States over the last 20 years. Everybody’s favorite has always been their pierogies, which are delicately crafted potato filled dumplings. People loved them so much that they have now become a top seller in…
A few weeks ago, Kinton Ramen opened up its newest location over on Highway 7 (Commerce Gate). What sets this Markham location apart from all their other locations is that they are the first store to offer a range of tapas from the Kinka Izakaya menu. We were invited 2 days prior to Grand Opening to sample a plethora of familiar tapas & ramens! Salmon Tataki ($7.90) seared atlantic salmon sashimi with ponzu, wasabi mayo & garlic chips Takoyaki ($5.50) Deep fried octopus balls with tonkatsu sauce & mayo Tofu Furai ($5.90) Tofu Nuggets Pork Miso Ramen ($10.99) Soybean paste, bean sprouts, scallons, corn garlic oil, pork Kakimayo ($4.50) Baked oyster with spinach, mushrooms &…
Last week Shake Shack had its very first pop up in Toronto. The pop up was hosted at Momofuku Daisho from 12:30-6:30pm on Wednesday January 18. We were lucky enough to attend the pop up and got first dibs to check out these yummy ShakeBurgers! The menu for the pop up consisted of The ShackBurger & Crinkle Cut Fries and an assortment of beverages. Shake Burger ($6.39) Cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato and Shack Sauce Shake Shack || Twitter || Instagram || Facebook FOLLOW ME ON: TWITTER || INSTAGRAM || FACEBOOK || ZOMATO This meal was complimentary but Foodinthecitytoronto.com remains unbiased in our content.
I usually stay pretty low key on any typical Monday evening. I like to wine down after a long day of work and clock in hours of sleep that I didn’t get over the weekend. Last Monday however was quite the contrary. My best friend and I visited The Shore Club for a light dinner but little did we know we were going to indulge in a feast. The Shore Club is located in the heart of the financial district – inside the RBC Centre (155 Wellington West). The interior is curated by renowned designer Elaine Thorsell and is gorgeous the second you step foot into the restaurant. Tall ceilings, ocean liners along the restaurant…
