Jump Revisited for Winterlicious in 2025 (Toronto)

With hundreds of restaurants taking part in Winterlicious, deciding on which one to try can get difficult. I still remember when Winterlicious started in 2003 as a response to SARs, there were a few dozen options. Oh, how...

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aKin (Toronto)

I wonder if I’m judging aKin harder than similar restaurants because I’m Chinese. You won’t find me complaining about the price of the Lunar New Year tasting menu ($275 per person) or the portion sizes because I agree that...

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Little Sister Portland (Toronto)

Don’t we all like a great comeback story? A situation when things are spiraling downwards, then out of no where it turns around ending with victory! That’s a bit how my experience at Little Sister Portland played out. We...

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Kiro Sushi (Toronto)

Tucked away on a quiet street in Yorkville, just across from the Toronto Reference Library, is Kiro Sushi. The storefront doesn’t look like much, but through word-of-mouth, people have found the restaurant as it’s packed...

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LSL (Toronto)

There’s been significant press for LSL (Leroy, Saito and Le Squer) so my post isn’t going to re-hash the pedigree of the restaurant with three Michelin chefs at it’s helm. If you’re interested in learning more about these...

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Bao & Broth 好食汇 (Toronto)

Toronto’s diversity of Chinese restaurants is increasing. Once primarily populated with Cantonese and Shanghainese style cuisine, there are now so many establishments focused on distinct regions of China. A newcomer is Bao &...

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Daldongnae Korean BBQ (Toronto)

Gathering around a sizzling hot plate is a great way to catch up with a loved one. There’s a leisurely pace to the meal as you wait for food to cook, nibbling at the banchan as you converse and focus on more than just eating....

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