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

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February 7, 2014

King Place’s food shows a laser focus on flavour.

King Place’s food shows a laser focus on flavour.

review

King Place: A hidden gem of fine Pakistani cuisine

January 31, 2014

The reconstructed Nasi Lemak

The reconstructed Nasi Lemak

review

Soos: Hit and miss, but a good downtown introduction to real Malaysian food

January 24, 2014

The burger topped with a fried egg and a side of chips are seen at the Farmhouse Tavern in Toronto on January 23, 2013.

The burger topped with a fried egg and a side of chips are seen at the Farmhouse Tavern in Toronto on January 23, 2013.

review

Revisiting Farmhouse Tavern: New chef finally means good things for this Toronto local

January 17, 2014

The plating at Hudson Kitchen was gorgeous in many instances, especially the mushroom salad, which came out on an oak log.

The plating at Hudson Kitchen was gorgeous in many instances, especially the mushroom salad, which came out on an oak log.

review

Hudson Kitchen: A promising start for one of Toronto’s hot young chefs

January 10, 2014

Cote de beouf and homemade testina and lobster pizza at the Drake One Fifty Restaurant in downtown Toronto.

Cote de beouf and homemade testina and lobster pizza at the Drake One Fifty Restaurant in downtown Toronto.

review

The Financial District's chic, flashy Drake One Fifty simply disappoints when it comes to food

January 7, 2014

Chef Todd Perrin’s scallops and beets

Chef Todd Perrin’s scallops and beets

Hungry yet? Five big ideas for food in 2014

January 6, 2014

The Guava BBQ Short Rib Medianoche sandwich with chimichurri sauce at La Cubana.

The Guava BBQ Short Rib Medianoche sandwich with chimichurri sauce at La Cubana.

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La Cubana: Empanadas and medianoches to make a Cuban dad proud

December 13, 2013

The ceviche taco with shrimp, fish, red onions, salsa and avocado on a yellow corn tortilla at Seven Lives Tacos-Y-Mariscos restaurant in Kensington Market, Toronto, on October 09, 2013.

The ceviche taco with shrimp, fish, red onions, salsa and avocado on a yellow corn tortilla at Seven Lives Tacos-Y-Mariscos restaurant in Kensington Market, Toronto, on October 09, 2013.

The 10 best new restaurants in Toronto in 2013

December 3, 2013

Twenty cookbooks from 2013 that will inspire greatness

November 29, 2013

A night at Zakkushi is best filled with <137>plenty of<137> drinks, a few <137>plates of<137> skewer plates and a generous helping of izakaya dishes.

A night at Zakkushi is best filled with <137>plenty of<137> drinks, a few <137>plates of<137> skewer plates and a generous helping of izakaya dishes.

review

Finally: A relaxed, welcoming izakaya and yakitori joint in Toronto

November 19, 2013

It’s time to embrace this much-overlooked fall vegetable

November 15, 2013

Oysters at The Chase Fish & Oyster are $3.50 to $4.20 per piece.

Oysters at The Chase Fish & Oyster are $3.50 to $4.20 per piece.

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The Chase Fish & Oyster: Delectable seafood that keeps you coming back for more

November 8, 2013

It is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the great options at Forno Cultura.

It is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the great options at Forno Cultura.

review

Forno Cultura: New Toronto bakery is an essential pit stop for food lovers

October 25, 2013

The Pasta Rossa and Pasta Bianca at La Caascina Ristorante.

The Pasta Rossa and Pasta Bianca at La Caascina Ristorante.

review

Toronto’s La Cascina transports you to Abruzzo for Mom-style farmhouse cooking

October 22, 2013

Toronto born chef Kevin Jeung, 23, is photographed in the kitchen at Splendido in Toronto, Monday, October 7, 2013.

Toronto born chef Kevin Jeung, 23, is photographed in the kitchen at Splendido in Toronto, Monday, October 7, 2013.

See what reality-style tests young chefs must pass to get top restaurant jobs

October 18, 2013

Charred octopus with potato 9 at Geraldine restaurant in Toronto on October, 17, 2013.

Charred octopus with potato 9 at Geraldine restaurant in Toronto on October, 17, 2013.

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Where to eat – and drink – in Parkdale now: Geraldine’s a gem from a bygone era

October 13, 2013

<p>Claudette, who asked to be called CC, mixed the chicken in with the Jerk Chicken marinade she prepares at Rasta Pasta at 61 Kensington Ave. in Toronto on October 09, 2013. The chicken marinades in the jerk sauce for two days before it is cooked up for the customers. (Deborah Baic/The Globe and Mail)</p>

<p>Claudette, who asked to be called CC, mixed the chicken in with the Jerk Chicken marinade she prepares at Rasta Pasta at 61 Kensington Ave. in Toronto on October 09, 2013. The chicken marinades in the jerk sauce for two days before it is cooked up for the customers. (Deborah Baic/The Globe and Mail)</p>

review

Five amazing places to eat and drink in Toronto's Kensington Market

October 4, 2013

Poached lobster with fazzoletti noodles, cow’s milk curd, crushed tomato and steamed asparagus at The Chase restaurant in downtown Toronto, Oct. 1 2013.

Poached lobster with fazzoletti noodles, cow’s milk curd, crushed tomato and steamed asparagus at The Chase restaurant in downtown Toronto, Oct. 1 2013.

review

The Chase: Moneyed Toronto’s hottest reservation earns the 3-star buzz

September 27, 2013

Matt Kantor was a caterer and private chef before starting up Bero with his partners.

Matt Kantor was a caterer and private chef before starting up Bero with his partners.

review

Leslieville (finally) gets bona fide destination dining

September 24, 2013

The dry heat from the wood oven in Chris Nuttall-Smith’s backyard cooked this chicken’s skin golden-crisp.

The dry heat from the wood oven in Chris Nuttall-Smith’s backyard cooked this chicken’s skin golden-crisp.

Cooking done good and slow: Why you need a wood oven right now