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02/22/12
Last fall, we told you about Catch, an upcoming seafood restaurant set up by The Rushton’s Frank Pronesti. Now the wait is over. Just a stone’s throw from The Rushton, Catch is open for dinners (from 5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday), and brings a regularly-changing, seafood-heavy menu. And most items are under $20.
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02/22/12
After nine years of wining and dining Queen West denizens, Charles Khabouth and the folks at INK Entertainment have decided to close Ultra Supper Club and open a nightclub in its place. The new venue, designed by Canadian design firm Munge Leung, will be known as Cube.
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02/21/12
Protesters from the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition paced back and forth in front of La Palette on Monday, holding signs that read “Stable to Table in One Week” and “Pet & Athlete Not Food.” The dozen or so activists were protesting the restaurant’s decision to return horsemeat to its menu earlier this month.
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02/21/12
Keriwa Cafe has been on my brunch radar since the popular Queen West spot started offering it back in November 2011. So, on a recent snowy morning, I packed some friends into the car and headed to the comforting warmth of Keriwa’s dark wooden tables.
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02/17/12
This is a tasty claret at an even tastier price. Dense ruby colour; a nose of cedar, sweet red berry fruit; medium-bodied, nicely balanced, dry currant and blackberry flavours. Food match: lamb stew, veal and mushrooms.
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02/16/12
Camarra Pizzeria Ristorante, the Toronto landmark that opened its doors over 50 years ago, will be expanding in order to cater to its clientele’s busy lifestyle. Opening up at 8700 Dufferin Street, just down the street from the original location, the new Camarra will be smaller, with only a few tables and chairs, and will focus on takeout food.
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02/15/12
This week, we asked Alexandra Feswick, chef at Brockton General, for her breakthrough dish. She gave us her take on Swedish meatballs, which she’ll be cooking for the lunch buffet at this year’s Terroir Symposium. The dish brings back fond memories for her.
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02/14/12
It was only a few months ago when grilled cheese purveyor The Construction Site opened at Yonge and Eglinton, and now the venture has sprouted a new location at the Sherway Gardens food court. Back in November, owners were hesitant to speculate on the possibility of other Toronto locations, so clearly the concept has been well-received (despite the undeniably awkward name).
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02/13/12
The concept of the snack menu has hit the ground running in Toronto and it doesn’t look like there’s any stopping it. Eateries like The Black Hoof, 416 Snack Bar and Grand Electric have made the bite-size sexy, doing away with the three-hour long fine dining tasting menus that we’ve had to put up with for the sake of a good meal in the city.
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02/10/12
This Northern Rhône style-wine has a smoky blackberry nose with an herbal note; it’s full on the palate, dry and savoury with a bitter chocolate finish. Lively acidity and full-bodied. Food match: beef casserole, old cheddar.
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