But be warned: as Peterson learns in this episode, when it comes to Gandhi Roti's spice levels, there's a big difference between medium and hot.
At this unassuming Dundas West joint, you can get a meal that will fill you up (and then some) without breaking the bank. Chef Jerome Robinson’s fried chicken sammies are next level when it comes to flavour and size.
Wine should always be easygoing and approachable, at least according to Grape Witches owners Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben, who opened their bottle shop and bar (including a seasonal patio) in the west end of the city. They offer parties and workshops with an aim to stimulate conversation and educate palates in the process, aided by their quirky yet handy “Badge” guide, a litmus test to determine how “wild” you want to go outside your usual tasting comfort zone (based on variables like acidity, minerality, savoriness, bitterness, sweetness, and more).
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Pitmaster Darien List has staked his regional barbecue claim in Toronto, offering diners Central Texas-style meats. Relish in signatures like marbled brisket that’s cooked indirectly over pecan wood and licked with just the perfect amount of heady smoke.
With Queen’s Royalty, you are guaranteed the best seats in the house, VIP 1st row in any section or 2nd row in center sections
When it comes to dim sum and Cantonese dishes, Rol San is a cherished destination. The traditional and bustling atmosphere adds to the authentic experience.
On-campus eateries If you prefer to eat on campus, check out Oakham Café (external link, opens in new window) or the Hub Café and pay using your OneCard to save the tax! You can load your OneCard with funds em linha and present it when you’re ready to pay for your meal.
Copy Link Rachel Adjei is a Ghanaian Canadian chef and food justice advocate who celebrates much of the underrepresented African diaspora in Toronto. She founded the Abibiman Project to support Black food sovereignty initiatives via a range of pantry products, pop-up dinners, and catering — all in the hopes of challenging people’s perceptions of African foods and the narratives surrounding them. At her staple pop-up location at the Grapefruit Moon in the Annex, her ever-evolving dinner menus offer deep-dives into specific African regions, which Adjei contextualizes with information about the corresponding culture.
Standout selections by head chef Joseph Ysmael include the Husband + Wife Beef, an addictive inferno of tripe and shank cuts bathed in chile oil and finished with peanuts; chewy silver needle noodles that sing with a backbone of soy sauce and overtures of earthy black mushrooms; gnawable lamb ribs perfumed with cumin; and a favorite, plump cubes of mapo tofu topped with salty nuggets of dry-aged beef, Sichuan peppercorn, and garlic chives. Save room for the soft-serve dessert: here a swirly-twirly, soybean-based wonder that gets a bear hug of crushed cinder toffee and a drizzle of mature soy sauce caramel. Open in Google Maps
Among the standout menu items is the mouthwatering Smokeshow Burger, featuring a tender beef patty, crisp jalapeno slices, and a generous helping of melted cheddar cheese that oozes with flavour.
In this blog, we’ll be examining the cost of dining out in Toronto – the city renowned for its multicultural food scene. We’ll compare dining expenses across an assortment of eateries from inexpensive to high-end, to help you set a realistic food budget for your Toronto visits.
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