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Chris Nuttall-Smith is a former columnist for The Globe and Mail.

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December 8, 2015

A porcelain spear mortar & pestle, by John Julian Design.

A porcelain spear mortar & pestle, by John Julian Design.

Four beautiful kitchen gifts for the person with a stocked pantry

November 20, 2015

The chicken mango salad, left, gets crunch from deep-fried chickpeas and the Tanzanian-style makai curry has brilliant flavours and is even vegan.

The chicken mango salad, left, gets crunch from deep-fried chickpeas and the Tanzanian-style makai curry has brilliant flavours and is even vegan.

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Chef’s upbringing runs throughout the menu at Toronto’s Rickshaw Bar

November 13, 2015

The quenelle de brochet dish is seen at Cafe Boulud restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto on November 11, 2015.

The quenelle de brochet dish is seen at Cafe Boulud restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto on November 11, 2015.

review

Revamped Café Boulud brings French cuisine to next level

November 6, 2015

The corned beef lumpia dish is seen at Lamesa restaurant in Toronto

The corned beef lumpia dish is seen at Lamesa restaurant in Toronto

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Toronto’s Lamesa transforms Filipino cuisine into a fine art

November 3, 2015

Chef Derek Dammann (pictured above) and writer Chris Johns travelled the country in search of delicious flavours for their new cookbook, True North.

Chef Derek Dammann (pictured above) and writer Chris Johns travelled the country in search of delicious flavours for their new cookbook, True North.

True North: This ambitious cookbook is a defining moment for Canadian cuisine

October 30, 2015

Some restaurants, such as Swan by Rose & Sons, play music from turntables – with varying levels of success.

Some restaurants, such as Swan by Rose & Sons, play music from turntables – with varying levels of success.

Music up, lights down: A good playlist is crucial to the dining experience

October 23, 2015

The dining room is full for dinner at Swan by Rose & Sons.

The dining room is full for dinner at Swan by Rose & Sons.

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Rose and Sons Swan: Toronto diner is a work in progress

October 20, 2015

Homemade rote canai from Restoran Malaysia.

Homemade rote canai from Restoran Malaysia.

Yotam Ottolenghi opts for safe over bold with Malaysian cookbook Nopi

October 16, 2015

Zigeuner, grilled beef around a wooden skewer with pancetta and rosemary served at Stelvio in Toronto.

Zigeuner, grilled beef around a wooden skewer with pancetta and rosemary served at Stelvio in Toronto.

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Stelvio: Northern Italian restaurant might be too real for Toronto

October 2, 2015

Chef Patrick Kriss is seen at his new restaurant Alo.

Chef Patrick Kriss is seen at his new restaurant Alo.

See the food, the room and the chef of four-star restaurant Alo

October 2, 2015

Food is ready to be served from the open kitchen at Alo.

Food is ready to be served from the open kitchen at Alo.

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Toronto restaurant Alo goes all in on high-end dining – and wins

September 29, 2015

Farmer Paul Cocchio of Campbellford, Ontario shows off one of the Pacific white shrimp he sells to Toronto restaurants.

Farmer Paul Cocchio of Campbellford, Ontario shows off one of the Pacific white shrimp he sells to Toronto restaurants.

Meet the father-son farmer duo revolutionizing Ontario's shrimp business

September 25, 2015

The warm heirloom confit tomatoes and the spaghettini with tiger shrimp dishes seen at Raca Café and Bar restaurant in Toronto.

The warm heirloom confit tomatoes and the spaghettini with tiger shrimp dishes seen at Raca Café and Bar restaurant in Toronto.

Raca Café and Bar: A talented Toronto chef who deserves better

September 18, 2015

The Stella Artois Sensorium takes place in an interactive 360 degree dome with projections, sound and scents.

The Stella Artois Sensorium takes place in an interactive 360 degree dome with projections, sound and scents.

Eating at the Stella Artois Sensorium: Is this the future of high-end dining?

September 18, 2015

Robert LeCroy works in his family run gun shop Acworth Guns.

Robert LeCroy works in his family run gun shop Acworth Guns.

Review: A.J. Somerset’s Arms explores the rise of gun culture in North America

September 11, 2015

An assortment of dishes including the red snapper, fasolakia, smelts, sardines along with the taramasalata, tzatziki, and kopanisti dips served with pita are seen at Mamakas restaurant in Toronto.

An assortment of dishes including the red snapper, fasolakia, smelts, sardines along with the taramasalata, tzatziki, and kopanisti dips served with pita are seen at Mamakas restaurant in Toronto.

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Mamakas: By far the best Greek restaurant in Toronto

August 28, 2015

The gran fritto misto is seen at A3 Napoli restaurant in Toronto on August 27, 2015.

The gran fritto misto is seen at A3 Napoli restaurant in Toronto on August 27, 2015.

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Città and A3 Napoli: One is pedestrian; the other does superb street food

August 21, 2015

Michael Parubocki, executive chef of Kasa Moto, places the bincho grilled beef on the pass.

Michael Parubocki, executive chef of Kasa Moto, places the bincho grilled beef on the pass.

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Kasa Moto: Yorkville’s Japanese hot spot buries decent food under disastrous design

August 14, 2015

Helen Michel carves the jamon iberico at Cava Restaurant in Toronto.

Helen Michel carves the jamon iberico at Cava Restaurant in Toronto.

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Cava: Novelty hasn’t worn at convivial Toronto midtown tapas spot

July 24, 2015

The lobster chow mein at Rebel & Demon restaurant are seen on July 22, 2015.

The lobster chow mein at Rebel & Demon restaurant are seen on July 22, 2015.

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R&D: The MasterChef-helmed restaurant is far from a winner in real life