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Top Chef Canada exit interview, episode 11: salty language
This season, we’re chatting with each week’s eliminated chef after they get the boot (or, rather, after their boot-getting episode airs—this stuff was recorded months ago).This week’s eliminated chef:...
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Weekly Eater: Toronto food events for July 2 to July 8
Farmer’s market season has arrived (Image: Kevin Ho) Monday, July 2 86’D With Ivy Knight: Check out a double bill at the at the Drake Lounge. First, a throw-down for the ultimate hangover cure: the...
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Gift Wines: 10 sure-fire picks that are suitable for any special occasion
Choosing the right bottle for the right event can lead to hours of indecision. Here, we save you the angst Photography by John Cullen Conundrum 2009 $24 | California, U.S. | 88 points Guessing the...
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Nine vibrant, refreshing rieslings that make for perfect patio sippers
(Illustration: Jack Dylan) There’s nothing quite like the crack of a crisp riesling on a bright spring evening. That bolt of vibrant, citrusy acidity, followed by a flood of peach, pear, honey and...
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Introducing: Café Boulud, Daniel Boulud’s new casual fine-dining restaurant...
(Image: Karolyne Ellacott) Last Friday, chef Daniel Boulud officially opened the doors of his first Toronto venture, Café Boulud, the third restaurant of that name (there’s one in New York and another...
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Introducing: Bonne Journée, a new French bakery on Queen East with a Tunisian...
For those visiting Bonne Journée, Tunisian ex-pat Hitchem Charfi’s new French bakery on Queen Street East, it helps to know that from 1869 to 1956, Tunisia was a French protectorate. Hence the...
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Delux celebrates five years on Ossington with a special discounted menu
Delux’s signature Cubano sandwich (Image: Glen MacLarty) Corinna Mozo’s Delux was one of the pioneers of the Ossington strip’s restaurant explosion when it first opened in 2008. Today, the French...
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Critic: we review Cafe Boulud, the casual Yorkville bistro from New York chef...
Toronto expected four-star French dining from Cafe Boulud in the Four Seasons. Instead, the city got another trendy two-star bistro By Jared Bland | Photography by Emma McIntyre Left: Boulud’s casual...
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Introducing: Darwin, Little Italy’s new modern French bistro
Name: Darwin Bistro Bar Neighbourhood: Little Italy Contact info: 651 College St., 647-348-9347, Facebook Page, @DarwinBistroBar Owners: Husband-and wife Junaid and Neeman Rahman, and Junaid’s brother...
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Must-Try: Auberge du Pommier amps up classic French foie gras with bold Asian...
(Image: Dave Gillespie) Auberge du Pommier, the posh Hogg’s Hollow institution, is now in its 26th, and quite possibly best, year. Marc St. Jacques took over the kitchen in 2011, after a stint as the...
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Recipe: chorizo-stuffed empanadas from Corinna Mozo at Delux
CHORIZO EMPANADA By Corinna Mozo Delux PREP TIME: 15 minutes REFRIGERATION TIME: 1 hour COOK TIME: 20 minutes Serves 10 CHORIZO EMPANADA DOUGH 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt ¾ cup unsalted...
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Introducing: Bistro 896, Richard Henry’s latest French restaurant in Leslieville
Name: Bistro 896 Neighbourhood: Leslieville Contact Info: 896 Queen St. E., 416-625-2653, bistro896.com, @bistro896TO Owner/Chef: Richard Henry, owner of nearby bistro Le Rossignol and now-defunct Le...
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Introducing: Brussels Bistro, a new French-Belgian restaurant in the Beach
Name: Brussels Bistro Contact Info: 1975A Queen St. E., 416-694-0004, brusselsbistro.ca Neighbourhood: The Beach Owner and chef: Roger Stefan Wils, the former owner of Café Brussel on the Danforth The...
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Review: classic European comfort food at Bistro 896 on Queen East
(Image: Valerie Howes) Bistro 896 896 Queen St. E., 416-625-2653 The new restaurant east of Jimmie Simpson Park was deserted on a recent Thursday night, but the place should find a loyal following soon...
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Review: Colette Grand Café is expensive, conservative and mostly good
(Image: Erin Leydon) Colette Grand Café ½ 550 Wellington St. W., 647-348-7000 Colette Grand Café ½ 550 Wellington St. W., 647-348-7000 The new restaurant in the Thompson Hotel is ultra-polished and...
View ArticleIntroducing: Chabrol, Yorkville’s new French restaurant from the owners of Cava
At his new kitchen, Doug Penfold swaps Spain for the south of France
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One burst pipe later, it has a whole new look and menu
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Chef Jesse Mutch took over the reins after Jonathan Poon's departure
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It's French-inspired Korean cuisine. (Or is it Korean-inspired French?)
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View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at La Banane, Brandon Olsen’s fancy, French-inspired...
Including something called a "Ziggy Stardust Disco Egg"
View ArticleChef Victor Barry is opening a French bistro in the old Harbord Room space
Café Cancan is scheduled to open later this spring
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Café Cancan, Victor Barry’s new French bistro in the...
And in true Harbord Room fashion, there's a signature burger
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Gare de L’Est, a new French brasserie in Leslieville
It's in the brand-new Crow's Theatre
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Mister Frenchy, a new Francophile street-food joint on...
The east side has a new source for baguettes and croque monsieur sandwiches The post What’s on the menu at Mister Frenchy, a new Francophile street-food joint on the Danforth appeared first on Toronto...
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Aloette, a new French diner from the Alo team
Including a burger, cheesy fries and an apple pie sundae The post What’s on the menu at Aloette, a new French diner from the Alo team appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Hexagon, a new French restaurant in Oakville from one...
Wait 'til you see the piñata dessert The post What’s on the menu at Hexagon, a new French restaurant in Oakville from one of the country’s best young chefs appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at the Senator Winebar, the iconic diner’s new...
And after dinner’s done, the live music starts The post What’s on the menu at the Senator Winebar, the iconic diner’s new second-floor French restaurant appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleToronto’s best French restaurants
Our list of favourites for tartare, duck confit and steak frites The post Toronto’s best French restaurants appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Laissez Faire, a new French-inspired restaurant in the...
It's directly above its sister bar, Locals Only The post What’s on the menu at Laissez Faire, a new French-inspired restaurant in the old Home of the Brave space appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Maison Selby, O&B’s new French restaurant inside a...
Including all the French hits The post What’s on the menu at Maison Selby, O&B’s new French restaurant inside a 136-year-old heritage house appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Piquette, Grant van Gameren’s new wine bar on Queen West
Including a really good-looking mortadella sandwich The post What’s on the menu at Piquette, Grant van Gameren’s new wine bar on Queen West appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Lapinou, a contemporary King West bistro serving French...
The food might be French, but the ingredients are hyper-local The post What’s on the menu at Lapinou, a contemporary King West bistro serving French fare with Canadian flair appeared first on Toronto...
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Pompette, Little Italy’s new French restaurant and bar...
And coming soon: a covered and heated patio for outdoor winter dining The post What’s on the menu at Pompette, Little Italy’s new French restaurant and bar with a big patio appeared first on Toronto...
View ArticleWhat’s on the takeout menu at Milou, chef Mikey Kim’s new French bistro and...
Coq au vin sandwich? Oui, s'il vous plaît The post What’s on the takeout menu at Milou, chef Mikey Kim’s new French bistro and market appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Bar Pompette, Little Italy’s new all-day French café...
Coffee by day, cocktails by night The post What’s on the menu at Bar Pompette, Little Italy’s new all-day French café and bar with a perfect back patio appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleWhat went down at TL Insider’s private shopping event and spa day at Caudalie...
Self-care was in full swing The post What went down at TL Insider’s private shopping event and spa day at Caudalie Hazelton House appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Bouffe, chef David Adjey’s new French kitchen on Dundas...
He's found a new home since losing his La Nectarine space The post What’s on the menu at Bouffe, chef David Adjey’s new French kitchen on Dundas West appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Le Sélect, the second coming of one of Toronto’s...
It's back, bébé The post What’s on the menu at Le Sélect, the second coming of one of Toronto’s favourite French bistros appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Parquet, a fancy new French bistro on Harbord
It fills the space Flock left behind The post What’s on the menu at Parquet, a fancy new French bistro on Harbord appeared first on Toronto Life.
View ArticleWhat’s on the menu at Taverne Tamblyn, a charming new French restaurant on...
Olliffe Butcher Shop's Ben Gundy is back in the restaurant biz The post What’s on the menu at Taverne Tamblyn, a charming new French restaurant on Danforth appeared first on Toronto Life.
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What’s on the menu at Lucie, the Financial District’s new spot for fancy...
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What’s on the menu at Café BluBlu, an adorable French bistro on the outskirts...
More New Restaurants Food & Drink What’s on the menu at St. Thomas, Yorkville’s new restaurant for tapas and wine-pairing dinners Food & Drink What’s on the menu at The Joneses, O&B’s new...
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What’s on the menu at Astoria, a new French-American bistro inside the Great...
More New Restaurants Food & Drink What’s on the menu at Rhapsody, a new bar on Ossington for Nikkei cuisine and cocktails Food & Drink What’s on the menu at Bar Notte, a St. Lawrence cocktail...
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Hot Plate: Eight Toronto takes on steak tartare
Torontonians are no strangers to getting a raw deal. Here, dreams of the Stanley Cup skate on thin ice, and our traffic woes have put us on the global gridlock map. However, in the world of...
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Inside the kitchen of Diego Reyes, head chef at Chantecler
Diego Reyes, the head chef at Chantecler, doesn’t enjoy cooking for himself. When solo, he’s all about one-pot meals that are tasty and easy to execute (basically, the exact opposite of the...
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What’s on the menu at Café Renée, chef Nick Liu’s Italian-inspired French...
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