Annabelle Goodman — I was feeling mellow after a divine yoga class followed by a perfect massage. I had a 2 hour wait for my film. I decided to treat myself. I have dined at Reds on Adelaide St. It ...
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Louis Cifer Brew Works
Annabelle Goodman — What a delightful treat in so many ways! A very special lady was celebrating her birthday. Six friends joined her for a celebratory lunch. We all admire her so much and wanted this to be an outstanding ...
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Annabelle Goodman — Me gusto mucho la comida Mexicana. I recently read a description of this new restaurant on trendy Queen St West, making the best Huevos Rancheros. That is my favorite Mexican food. It turns out they don’t serve ...
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Annabelle Goodman — I don’t where to start in raving about this new restaurant. Get in your car now and discover it for yourself. Essen is a Yiddish word meaning to eat. You will want to do that on this ...
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Annabelle Goodman — Isam Kasi is the chef/owner of this new restaurant. It is affiliated with 93 Harbord, a popular Middle Eastern restaurant. I loved the place the minute I walked in. Notice the creative lighting. I don’t think I ...
Read More »Caplansky’s Delicatessen
Annabelle Goodman — I love fine dining. I also love diners and delis that bring back old world experiences with delicious home cooking. Caplansky’s has been a hit on the College St strip since it opened. I noticed on this ...
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Annabelle Goodman — It might have been a stormy evening but there was a ‘bloom’ on my face. What a superb dining experience. I was reconnecting with a former colleague and we were both excited about trying this highly recommended ...
Read More »A La Carte at the Gardiner
Annabelle Goodman — Three friends were celebrating a birthday. I can’t think of a finer place for a celebratory lunch. In fact this is my favorite lunch spot. It is on the third floor of the gallery. Windows surround the ...
Read More »Dinner party tips for the wine connoisseur
Hosting a great dinner party is an art in itself that requires careful planning and skill. Dinner parties can be held for a variety of reasons. However, most people host a dinner party purely for the social aspect of dining ...
Read More »Book on how to grow, pick or pull your way to health
Frank Touby — If they weren’t for real, someone would have invented the names of the authors of Power Plants. The book is about plants you encounter in your daily life, or could encounter. Or should encounter even if you ...
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