2013

31 Dec 13

Terroni carpaccio fest, ostrich and beef #truffleoil #nye #lastsupper2013 pic.twitter.com/fTxKPAIxSN

30 Dec 13

**1/2 El Catrin, Mexican in style. Finally something good in Toronto's Distillery District. pic.twitter.com/unhN8tdwqK

30 Dec 13

El Catrin: tiny pastelito crab fritters, blah tzic de res (beef tostado), tacos gobernador, spicy la catrina (pulled chicken torta) #mexican

25 Dec 13

This is how we do... Christmas, with Malivoire Mottiar: slightly green, melon golden goodness #chardonnay #holidaze

23 Dec 13

@raypal if you want to look up the Malbec I ordered at Hy's: Gauchezco Plata Malbec, 18.50/gls

19 Dec 13

La Bella Managua's homey vibe so Central American. Mouthwateringly tart ceviche, perfect lomo in carne asado. Who wants #nicaraguan ?

18 Dec 13

@barquebbq: hot butternut! next time get sarnies over #wings, #fingers. The ribs were in, @ long last. But I think hubby does them better ;)

18 Dec 13

@Hys_Steakhouse : great standby when stick in the Path during a snowstorm. Killer table side spinach salad, bone-in rib

14 Dec 13

Pho Tien Thanh: great gift for a new mamma = tripe + raw beef slices floating in the best broth I know. 1/2 noodles are still 2 many noodles

23 Nov 13

@TheBlackHoof : loving this wine menu and PEC chard. Fried chicken, foie, tongue, tartare to come #dink tonight pic.twitter.com/L4Ho6NKobt

22 Nov 13

Fabrica by @Chef_MarkMcEwan : insanely good carpaccio, octopus salad - waiting for mains (striploin, sausage #pizza) pic.twitter.com/vWF0vdzPTt

31 Dec 13

Terroni carpaccio fest, ostrich and beef #truffleoil #nye #lastsupper2013 pic.twitter.com/fTxKPAIxSN

30 Dec 13

**1/2 El Catrin, Mexican in style. Finally something good in Toronto's Distillery District. pic.twitter.com/unhN8tdwqK

30 Dec 13

El Catrin: tiny pastelito crab fritters, blah tzic de res (beef tostado), tacos gobernador, spicy la catrina (pulled chicken torta) #mexican

25 Dec 13

This is how we do... Christmas, with Malivoire Mottiar: slightly green, melon golden goodness #chardonnay #holidaze

23 Dec 13

@raypal if you want to look up the Malbec I ordered at Hy's: Gauchezco Plata Malbec, 18.50/gls

19 Dec 13

La Bella Managua's homey vibe so Central American. Mouthwateringly tart ceviche, perfect lomo in carne asado. Who wants #nicaraguan ?

18 Dec 13

@barquebbq: hot butternut! next time get sarnies over #wings, #fingers. The ribs were in, @ long last. But I think hubby does them better ;)

18 Dec 13

@Hys_Steakhouse : great standby when stick in the Path during a snowstorm. Killer table side spinach salad, bone-in rib

14 Dec 13

Pho Tien Thanh: great gift for a new mamma = tripe + raw beef slices floating in the best broth I know. 1/2 noodles are still 2 many noodles

23 Nov 13

@TheBlackHoof : loving this wine menu and PEC chard. Fried chicken, foie, tongue, tartare to come #dink tonight pic.twitter.com/L4Ho6NKobt

22 Nov 13

Fabrica by @Chef_MarkMcEwan : insanely good carpaccio, octopus salad - waiting for mains (striploin, sausage #pizza) pic.twitter.com/vWF0vdzPTt

10 Nov 13

Ongoing wanton drinking at Prohibition #gastrohouse @EatWellPGH  one glass at a time - Zin, Shiraz, more #gastrofoie pic.twitter.com/tyJLLPOtX5

6 Nov 13

Lunching @TheGabardine #inadrunkenstupor induced by some excellent #mourvedre. Sorry Toronto, #imjumpingonthebandwagon

5 Nov 13

***Sansotei #ramen, finally: broth milky opaque, thin noodles, 2x meat, <salt, 1/2 noodle. Next time, tonkotsu black pic.twitter.com/jB7ujib6S1

4 Nov 13

Breaking a longtime ban to check out The Roy (Leslieville), and it paid off - habitant style soup, steak and beet salad #neversaynever #pub

7 Oct 13

****Santouka: tongue happily burnt by go-to miso less salt #toroniku accompanied by tart #shibazuke. Love impromptu visits to fave haunts

2 Oct 13

Serene back patio @ Hanoi 3 Seasons Leslieville, cold shrimp roll to calm my frazzled nerves pic.twitter.com/30ZV7LdQEP

20 Sep 13

***Jacob & Co: oysters, tartare, Caesar table side were good, elegant wine choices by the glass. Phenomenal #wagyu. Nice 2b treated, thx js

3 Sep 13

Academie Café: salted caramel cappuccino pic.twitter.com/GcHu4OB9A

30 Aug 13

***1/2 @woodstoronto : classic pairs - petit Chablis w foie, Pinot w duck. Superb carpaccio, random dessert #delish pic.twitter.com/LAW12ikyxf

17 Aug 13

Red Rooster Family Restaurant: this is what happens when you randomly pull over 'anywhere' for dinner pic.twitter.com/NLXkFMqKnk

7 Aug 13

**1/2 Rock Lobster: fun #canadiana vibe. From secret market to franchise, wow. Lots o mayo, fried fare. Best bet lobster taco #hipsterlife

7 Aug 13

416 snack bar: a bar in restaurant clothing. Bouncer?! Decent steak tartare. Trini double, charcuterie, blah. Best bet pork bun #hipsterlife

7 Aug 13

**1/2 Guu (church): ebi mayo > Hapa? Perhaps. Chicken skin taco fab, Gomaee flavors reincarnated in ice cream #izakaya #loudbirthday

19 Jul 13

@BarIsabel797 Love of my life! You can't pretend... #px #tapas #siblingnight @Sarooot pic.twitter.com/aaL7L3rLLc

17 Jul 13

Against The Grain: Next time, don't order riblets to compensate for pork belly #nocomparison. Abbaye d'Roc Grand Cru close, no #Westvleteren

17 Jul 13

***1/2 Red Tea Box: bring friends - like rediscovering your fave Teedot tea. Crispy tilapia a crowd pleaser, spicy kale, blah basmati #bento

5 Jul 13

***@thedrakehotel : this blueberry muffin blew me away. Bacon egg biscuit >> spiceless scramble burrito #hipsterlife pic.twitter.com/gXWCyXIYln

5 Jul 13

**1/2 Grace: Sophisticated space, lovely managers and burgeoning talent in the kitchen. Real potential - needing more creativity on the menu

21 Jun 13

Omg must go “@ClossonChase: Come join us at Allen's on the Danforth for a sampling of the 2011 Vineyard Chardonnay, 2010 Watson Pinot Noir!”

19 Jun 13

Just opened on Harbord: kid-friendly, crispy clean café serving ginger cookies and yummy lattes @RfishBfishcafe pic.twitter.com/YlU99iSCzA

19 Jun 13

***1/2 Carmen: expanding Toritos success, T.O's best #tapas delivers terrific Spanish fare w fab sardinhas, morcilla, tortilla @carmensayz

17 Jun 13

The County General: Wild Turkey Bourbon Brunch for him,  Fried Chicken Thigh sandwich for her #happyanniversary pic.twitter.com/wssAwj0eSY

16 Jun 13

Carmen (#tapas from the owners of Toritos) sardines kale tortilla jicama morcilla butifarra y PX pic.twitter.com/OM0fvcBDHR

 14 Jun 13

****Tabülè (Leslieville): fantastic caterer; tho I speculated telling guests "secret source", I shared the ❤ and credited u @TabuleToronto

13 Jun 13

**1/2 Gourmet Kobo Fine Food (Pickering #sushi): surprisingly decent Japanese option despite being in the burbs #downtownprices

12 Jun 13

**Craft Dogs: artisanal, hormone-free #hotdogs put a dent in my pocket, but I didn't really savor the flavor; sloppy Kobe dog was dry, salty

10 Jun 13

***Momofuko (#ramen) was worth another shot. Tho Santouka broth reigns supreme, crispy chicken skin and other fixins might just win me over.

29 May 13

Can't believe how awful #italian ice is. Never again.

21 May 13

Twilight Tea at the Windsor Arms: Private house breakfast blend is smooth but robust, Tibetan Tiger densely aromatic pic.twitter.com/3YUzgIF21n

2 May 13

Thursday burgers continue @ Great Burger Kitchen. Trying the lamb burger w garlic aioli, pickle in addition to feta, roasted red peppers.

27 Apr 13

***1/2 Olde Yorke #fishandchips (Leaside): family-friendly, hearty halibut, sunny seating despite weak fries. Will return to try more soon.

25 Apr 13

****B&B authentic #fishandchips (@leslieviller , worth a trip): crispy greasy goodness you might not want to share. Just don't ask to eat in

18 Apr 13

@Bigsmokeburger industrialization meets customization and holy heaven, lamb+garlic mayo+pickle is a winner. I could eat two of these #yummy

18 Apr 13

***kirei #sushi: smoky madai and perfect, firm texture hirame sashimi. That pretty, tiny waitress knows how to upsell #plumwine

18 Apr 13

@beerbistroTO patrons: if you have the good fortune to get server who stands beer bottles on his head(!), take heed. Awesome suggestions.

4 Apr 13

***1/2 @Bigsmokeburger : thank u kind server for my new favorite #burger, lamb w cilantro feta spread, add garlic mayo + pickle next time <3

31 Mar 13

**Aft Bar: Barbecue, straight up. No frills, nothing fancy, wobbly tables (if you get one). But they do Q right - sausage, ribs, fries, slaw

26 Mar 13

Hats off to Colborne Lane for dedication to innovation. Chef Aprile closing doors to devote time to that Restaurant That Shall Not Be Named.

26 Mar 13

***Holy Chuck: Gratuitous copy of that *other* religious burger joint but flatter patties. Must try milkshake! Big Chuck = High Priest.

10 Mar 13

*** @LongestYardTO: Organic food, stellar service. We even got balloons. Delicious curried lentils, halibut benny, wings a bit dry #fishcake

2 Mar 13

**** @richmondstn our new fave spot. Kid friendly, killer charcuterie, keep the quinoa coming. Next time save the last lobster bisque for me

28 Feb 13

****pho thien thanh: extra bowl of broth, next time order "more soup" #33 w chicken to #coldkiller #pho #to #spicy pic.twitter.com/Lbd6E59wMk

27 Feb 13

*1/2 @QMargherita Pizza: takeout after a long absence (walk-in, 4 min flat). staff so friendly, crust thick/doughy, pancetta bitter. so sad.

26 Feb 13

The excuse was Origin was hot so doors were opened and it came in, but pest control would be notified. Guess I should tweet the City. Nasty.

26 Feb 13

Weird. We went to Origin for Ray's birthday, had a lackluster meal, saw a live insect* ON our table, told waiter - to land in "spam box"?!?

25 Feb 13

****Red Tea Box: chai en bol, brown butter red lentil soup (w a kick!) divine #solotreat

19 Feb 13

Hoping @origintoronto contacted pest control as promised to me Sunday night. Weird critter... definitely wouldn't want to see one next time

19 Feb 13

*Origin: sour mushroom salad, gooey lobster ceviche, boring chili chicken. Buffalo mozza crostini w toasty pine nuts, rosemary oil saved day

19 Feb 13

**Hot House: kids bursting outta the seams @ weekend brunch, delayed seating, hordes milling @ the trough. Best: roast chicken, French toast

19 Feb 13

***1/2@swish_by_han: thoroughly impressd w korean fusion esp wild mushroom salad. Tacos, ssäm. Family wc, booming hip hop, sparkle = :) baby

19 Feb 13

***1/2 Santouka: got perfect order again  w Thannifer. Spicy miso a bit of a miss, tho even thru spice, velvety broth texture mellow comfort

16 Feb 13

****@jacobsandco: hole burnt in pocket, but #YOLO. US Snake River > Aus Oakley Ranch in our humble wagyu comparison. pic.twitter.com/FOAFN7Ht

16 Feb 13

***1/2 Santouka ('D' Day for S): discovered shibazuke, a tart pickle side, perfect complement to rich, low-salt tokusen toroniku miso #ramen

16 Feb 13

**Sushi Inn: Tastes evolved? seated @ back = fryer. Kids (all 3) weren't enthused. Good: Eggplant, avocado salad. Ok: tempura. Ugly: Karaage

16 Feb 13

****beachtree @fourseasons hualalai: Pacific sunset behind slow motion, loincloth-clad brawn. Steak, lobster poppers, crème brûlée good too

8 Jan 13

***Bashu Szechuan: fast, delicious, cheap but mega portion size. Goat in pot, off-menu 'tea shrimp', pea leaves. #authentic #szechuan

8 Jan 13

**1/2 Rodney's at Rodney's: Mega shrimp cocktail, New England chowdah as good as we remembered.