Food

The Boulevard Café

Annabelle Goodman — 161 Harbord St           416 961 7676 I was out of town for Mother’s Day and my family in Toronto wanted to take me out on my return. We immediately agreed that the Boulevard Café was the best ...

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Hotel Gelato

Annabelle Goodman — 532 Eglinton Ave West              416-932 2663 How New York can you get? Love this trendy high tech spot. Great for any meal during the day or evening. It is definitely a people watching spot. Mothers with their ...

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Flo’s Diner

Annabelle Goodman — 70 Yorkville Ave      2nd floor                416 961 4333 Step back into the past with this 50’s diner. It is an all day breakfast spot offering yummy platters of brunch/lunch dishes. It is friendly. One can see large ...

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Fieramosca

Annabelle Goodman — 36A Prince Arthur Ave                         416 323 0636 My friend and I were on our way to the Peter Munk Debate. It started at an early hour which necessitated a 5:00 pm dinner. Unheard of. How would I ...

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Cantine Bistro & Bar

Annabelle Goodman — 138 Avenue Rd                     416 923 4822 When  Av and Dav area of the city is mentioned I immediately think of Cantine Bistro & Bar. It is the neighborhood ‘go to ‘restaurant. Joe Bersani is the neighborhood food ...

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Bar Mercurio

Annabelle Goodman — 270 Bloor St West                     416 960 3877 I was lunching with a long standing friend dating back to my first teaching assignment. We still keep in touch and frequently get together. Both of us have fond memories ...

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At wine-focused restaurants, embracing the unknown

David White — “Representing real people who make real wine has always been very important to me,” explained Danny Fisher, the general manager and beverage director of Ripple, a wine-focused restaurant in Washington, D.C. “When you’re drinking wine—or any kind ...

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Believe it or not, wine goes down smooth in Bourbon Country

David White — For two minutes each May, the world turns its attention to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby. Wine enthusiasts visiting Louisville for the race might expect a city that’s fueled by bourbon, bourbon, and more bourbon — ...

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Terraza

Annabelle Goodman — 372 Harbord St     647 343 3283 I was in fabulous New York all last weekend. Would you believe I was craving my visit to Terraza this week? I truly love the place. How could an old car ...

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Sputini Ristorante

Annabelle Goodman — 116 Avenue Rd            416 962 1110 It is easy to miss this outstanding restaurant. Once you have found it you will want to be a regular. The restaurant is up stairs and above another restaurant. It is ...

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