When André Leon Talley died last January at the age of 73, the jewel-encrusted, caftan-draped giant of fashion left behind a tremendous hoard of designer treasures, art and cultural artifacts. They have become his legacy of him, one who tells us a great deal about the man behind the legend he created. Earlier this month, … Read more
Chef Ben Heaton has a pristine resume, having completed stints at acclaimed eateries Globe Bistro, Colborne Lane, and ONE, and run his own restaurant, the Grove. His heart of him, however, hankered for the Française. He wanted to try cooking for a French boite — but without what he calls “stuffiness.” So, this summer, he … Read more
Tis the season for resolutions, but rather than setting intimidating annual goals, a growing group of Canadians are opting for more attainable month-long challenges. Alcohol-free “Dry January” has become a mainstay of the post-holiday feasting season, and now, Veganuary — eating a vegan diet free of meat, eggs and dairy for the first month of … Read more
Pull into the town Unionville during the holidays and you might feel like you’ve arrived on the set of a Hallmark Christmas movie. In fact, the historic center is so suited to the screen that many productions, including “Gilmore Girls” and “Schitt’s Creek,” were filmed here. Unionville captivates not only with its rich history and … Read more
For years, food writer Joanna Fox’s son was happy to eat just about anything. Then, one day, the three-year-old just… stopped. No potatoes. Not paste. No eggs. “I wondered if it was my cooking,” Fox says. “So I started to ask chef friends if they had the same experience with their kids, or the kids … Read more
Entomo Farms in Peterborough is noisy, but you can still hear crickets. They’re not pests the farm intends to whack out with pesticides—these orthoptera insects are its entire business, and, on any given day, around 100 million crickets call Entomo their home—at least until they end up on dinner plates. Entomo is one of the … Read more
From hamburger steak to a creamy sweet potato soup, the five recipes featured here are meal suggestions the whole family is sure to love. Check out what you’re having for dinner this week! Monday: Cream of Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Soup The fall season means it’s soup season, and what could be better than … Read more
It’s mid-afternoon on a Wednesday and Gino Benevenga has been up since 5 am prebaking 167 pinsas at his restaurant, Venga Cucina, in the Junction. He stacks the flatbreads the size of small cutting boards on cooling racks before they go into the fridge. When the restaurant opens at 5 pm for dinner, toppings and … Read more
The stretch of Dundas West between Dufferin Street and Lansdowne Avenue has seen a new crop of culinary talent over the last three years, making it as worthy as a culinary destination as much as the well-trodden neighborhood Parkdale. Among the additions is a pasta chef, two brothers putting their spin on brunch, a pair … Read more
What’s for dinner this week? Tofu wraps, cheesy gnocchi, braised chicken legs and more. We guarantee, you’ll definitely want to make these five recipes again. Monday: Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloins with Apple and Braised Cabbage Wedges It’s apple season, and while we enjoy the popular fruit in many desserts, fall is the perfect time … Read more
