Alexandra Scarlato — I just wanted to reach out about the wide offering of traditional foods we have in stores to help our customers celebrate Eid al-Fitr in two weeks. While some people are familiar with Ramadan, I think there’s ...
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Taste of Cabbagetown features 9 superb venues July 26
July 26th, 2pm — Cabbagetown BIA is joining forces with Yellow Pages for a tasting and history tour of some of Cabbagetown’s exciting food establishments. A total of nine venues have signed on for the tour which will involve a ...
Read More »Octogenarian Tony Terlato bets wine will soon be on all tables
David White — “When I was in college, we drank beer. When my sons were in college, they drank draft beer. But when my granddaughter was in college, she’d get together with five girls, go out to a restaurant, and ...
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Annabelle Goodman — I was meeting a friend for lunch in the Bloor Yonge area. Where to go? I suddenly remembered having lunch and a dinner at this charming little spot. Note the rubber boots filled with colorful plants all ...
Read More »The Roxton
Annabelle Goodman — 379 Harbord St 416 535 8181 The secret is now out. This charming little café is great. The neighbors certainly know. I used to live on Roxton Ave and there was no sign of gourmet restaurants ...
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Annabelle Goodman — 372 Harbord St 647 343 3283 I have never seen this popular spot so busy. Large families, small groups, doubles, singles were all there. The windows were wide open and it felt as if we were ...
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Annabelle Goodman — 198 Augusta Ave 416 205 9227 I am determined to eat my way around Augusta Ave. Two of us were meeting to try a hamburger spot. There was no air conditioning and the place was extremely ...
Read More »Cantine Bistro & Bar
Annabelle Goodman — 138 Avenue Rd 416 923 4822 A. and I have been friends since our early high school days. (A long time ago) We continue to honor each other’s birthday and to see each other for weekly lunches. ...
Read More »Embracing the Rhone Rangers
David White — “Raise your hand if customers regularly come in and ask for a good Cabernet.” I recently issued this directive to a group of 40 sommeliers, retailers, and other wine industry insiders from across Washington, D.C. Unsurprisingly, just ...
Read More »Virginians and U.S. east coasters have a nearby Sonoma
David White — “I don’t understand why the Washington D.C. public doesn’t realize its Sonoma and Napa is just a day’s drive. It’s an easy, straight shot out of the city, and there are incredible wines,” exclaimed Sebastian Zutant, the ...
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