Category Archives: Restaurant Reviews

Harbord Bakery is one of the oldest Jewish bakeries in Toronto – located in the Annex/Kensington Market area since 1926. Now owned by the Kosower family (since 1945), the bakery aims to “hold on our Jewish roots while embracing a … Harbord Bakery Review continued…

I am always looking for the ideal downtown restaurant — one that is classy but not too pricey, beautifully designed but still large enough to accommodate a lot of people, with delicious ethnic food that still appeals to a wide … Bangkok Garden Review continued…

In my recent visits to the Annex, I’ve noticed that a relatively new shop, Menchie’s, was seemingly filled with customers all the time. Upon learning that it was the newest frozen yogurt (fro yo) place in town, I wondered why … Mix Your Dessert Fix: Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Toronto! continued…

When my friend suggested the other day to go have some ramen, I thought we were going to be eating instant noodles out of styrofoam cups, or, at most, having boiled or microwaved instant ramen in fancy bowls. When we … Good Noodles: Kenzo Ramen Noodle House continued…

The only bad thing about Fabarnak that I can possibly say is that it will not have nearly enough room for the numbers of people that I expect to crowd their doors. This small resto-café has been open for … Fabarnak: Well Priced, Socially Conscious, Shockingly Good Food continued…

Set in the heart of Toronto’s most fashionable neighbourhood, Yorkville, Flo’s Diner offers just about everything — from soup to breakfast food to burgers and salads — in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Its kitchen and 50s-style design have been attracting … Flo’s Diner Restaurant Review continued…

It’s not often you see a restaurant advertising Himalayan cuisine. Equally rare is one with Nepalese fare. Mt. Everest Restaurant, though, offers both, with a side of Royal Indian! This Annex eatery is a great place to take guests from … Mt. Everest: A Taste of the Himalayas continued…

Kalendar has been on my radar for ages. Just the exterior of this small restaurant and bistro is enough to entice: simple, elegant lettering, a relaxed patio and large windows give the space a cool yet unpretentious vibe. It’s also … Kalendar Restaurant Review continued…

Imagine that it’s Toronto in the 1950s. It’s Friday afternoon and you’ve been working hard all week. But whether you’re imagining yourself in an office or in the stockyards, two things that unite us in our fantasy are a sense … Steamwhistle Brewery Toronto continued…