Category: Review

Nawab Fusion Grill

Back in August, The Hubby and I had dinner in North York with my maid of honour and her boyfriend, who’s vegetarian. I’m always nervous choosing a restaurant when dining with people who have specific diets because I never want them to feel restricted or left out. Also, let’s be real, North York’s food choices

The Red Tomato

Located in the heart of Toronto’s theatre district, The Red Tomato occupies the lower floor underneath their sister restaurant, Fred’s Not Here. With plenty of bar seats and booths, The Red Tomato was intimate and cozy. Earlier in September I was invited to a media event, Pie Tunes, showcasing their pizza menu. I then had

African Palace

I occasionally get a craving for Ethiopian food, for the fragrant blend of spices but more for the spongy sheets of injera. A friend and I met up at African Palace, one of three Ethiopian restaurants in the neighbourhood and chatted over a vegetarian platter for two. On the rare occasion I stray from my

Deer Garden Signatures Restaurant

After my visit to Chef Papa, a few people asked how the restaurant compared to Deer Garden, a more established and popular customize-your-own-noodle-bar with multiple locations. I couldn’t answer because I hadn’t been yet. This obviously had to be rectified, so The Hubby and I stopped by the Richmond Hill location for dinner one cold

Ramen Isshin

Ramen Isshin was the latest to be checked off my “To-Eat” list, and as of today, I’ve tried all the ramen in Toronto (I think). Tucked away on College St between tacos and bars, Ramen Isshin was non-descript and somewhat hidden with their subtle signage. While the neighbourhood isn’t well-known for Japanese fare, Ramen Isshin