Category: Review

The Lakeview

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives is a show on The Food Network that has been on the air since 2006, highlighting the best fast, comfort foods (usually also greasy, rich and delicious) around the United States. Neighbourhood gems, and family run restaurants are often featured on the show. When I heard they were filming in Toronto,

Tsuki Izakaya

Having more than one izakaya option within walking distance for dinner is one of the perks of my neighbourhood. I was craving something light and since it wasn’t a Tues/Wed (those nights, I head to Nome Izakaya for their $1 oysters) we decided to give Tsuki a try. One of my favourite parts about izakaya

Union

Union 72 first popped up on my radar when I was looking for a restaurant to celebrate a birthday last year. I love French cuisine and I liked that the menu at Union uses only produce from locally grown, Ontario farms. Atmosphere: The feeling inside the restaurant is cozy. It feels a touch rustic with

Ichiban Fish House – Spring Garden

Ichiban is my default go-to sushi place near home. The prices are reasonable, the portions are large and they serve good quality sashimi. I may have them programmed into my phone for the occasional after work, on my way home, take-out run. Atmosphere: Like many Japanese restaurants, there’s a lot of wood in the decor.

Beer Bistro

Beer Bistro is one of my go-to restaurants in the financial district because of it’s great location (right at King and Yonge, King TTC station) strong food menu and of course their vast beer selection. I stopped by this year on St. Patrick’s day for a few drinks and real food before heading off to