restoronto - March 2010 - Toronto, Ontario

03/31/10

Sneak peak at J.P. Challet's new resto Ici

Acclaimed chef J.P. Challet is preparing to officially open Ici, his new French restaurant. Ahead of the launch, Challet and his partners/fellow chefs -- Peter Tsang and Jennifer Decorte -- agreed to do a special game dinner for my friends and me.

Posted at 11:01 AM | Permalink

03/19/10

Guu-reat Japanese tapas at Church hotspot

This brand new restaurant is noisy and uncomfortable and, were it not for the food, the phenomenon that is Guu would puzzle me. The cuisine is izakaya – that is, Japanese tapas, and nothing on the menu is priced higher than $9.80.

Posted at 12:29 PM | Permalink

03/17/10

Sham-rock your guests with these party foods

So you're going to throw a St. Pat's party. You have the Guinness (in the can as they travel and pour the best) and you have the Bushmills Whiskey. Now, what are you going to serve for food?

Posted at 09:56 AM | Permalink

03/16/10

Ice Ice Baby at Queen West hipster hotspot

If you've ever felt the desire to experience the culture of Iceland, but are more into taking baby steps, the Drake Hotel is your logical destination from March 17 to 20.

Posted at 11:18 AM | Permalink

03/13/10

Bite into brisket at popular Queen Street resto

I visited Nota Bene restaurant recently to try what some foodie friends have advised is the "best brisket sandwich in the city." I am typically a skeptic about such comfort food claims but knowing the skills of chef David Lee I went with an open mind.

Posted at 01:30 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1

03/05/10

New Annex hot spot needs to do no 'splaining

Locals were taken by surprise recently when stalwart Mel’s Diner closed the doors of its prime location corner biz on Bloor. More surprising, perhaps, was the restaurant that’s taken its place: Hey Lucy Café.

Posted at 11:29 AM | Permalink | Comments

	03/31/10 Sneak peak at J.P. Challet's new resto Ici Acclaimed chef J.P. Challet is preparing to officially open Ici, his new French restaurant. Ahead of the launch, Challet and his partners/fellow chefs -- Peter Tsang and Jennifer Decorte -- agreed to do a special game dinner for my friends and me. Posted at 11:01 AM \| Permalink
	03/19/10 Guu-reat Japanese tapas at Church hotspot This brand new restaurant is noisy and uncomfortable and, were it not for the food, the phenomenon that is Guu would puzzle me. The cuisine is izakaya – that is, Japanese tapas, and nothing on the menu is priced higher than $9.80. Posted at 12:29 PM \| Permalink
	03/17/10 Sham-rock your guests with these party foods So you're going to throw a St. Pat's party. You have the Guinness (in the can as they travel and pour the best) and you have the Bushmills Whiskey. Now, what are you going to serve for food? Posted at 09:56 AM \| Permalink
	03/16/10 Ice Ice Baby at Queen West hipster hotspot If you've ever felt the desire to experience the culture of Iceland, but are more into taking baby steps, the Drake Hotel is your logical destination from March 17 to 20. Posted at 11:18 AM \| Permalink
	03/13/10 Bite into brisket at popular Queen Street resto I visited Nota Bene restaurant recently to try what some foodie friends have advised is the "best brisket sandwich in the city." I am typically a skeptic about such comfort food claims but knowing the skills of chef David Lee I went with an open mind. Posted at 01:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 1
	03/05/10 New Annex hot spot needs to do no 'splaining Locals were taken by surprise recently when stalwart Mel’s Diner closed the doors of its prime location corner biz on Bloor. More surprising, perhaps, was the restaurant that’s taken its place: Hey Lucy Café. Posted at 11:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

March 2010