Category: Review

Nazareth

After my post on Ethiopian House, a friend mentioned that she was interested in trying out the cuisine. This was a great opportunity to try out Nazareth, which had been recommended to me by a regular blog reader. Atmosphere: The interior is busy. There’s a lot of hanging foliage decoration, dim lighting and little natural

Nome Izakaya

Nome has been one of my go-to dinner restaurants since I moved to North York a year and a half ago. This is especially true on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when they have their $1 Malpeque oyster special. I’ve been guilty of ordering just oysters for dinner in the past. Atmosphere: Walking into the restaurant for

Parts and Labour

Wrapping up my Summerlicious 2013 reviews is a dinner visit to Parts and Labour in the Parkdale neighbourhood. Atmosphere: I’m on the fence about communal tables. If I’m expecting them and am with a large group of friends, they’re great. If I’m not, sharing a table can strain my introvert bubble. Seating along the bar

Momofuku Daisho

Going through the list of participating Summerlicious restaurants, I was super excited to see Momofuku Daisho listed. Despite mixed reviews, there was never a doubt I’d be visiting the Momofuku location in Toronto at some point. Their Summerlicious menu presented a perfect opportunity to sample some of the key dishes from their regular menu. Atmosphere:

Bosk

My second Summerlicious stop this year was at the new signature restaurant of the Shangri-la hotel, Bosk.  What caught my eye about Bosk’s menu was that between the $25 lunch and $45 dinner offerings, I was more interested in their lunch. This was an easy decision to make and one of my best Summerlicious experiences