Food & Wine | Byblos brings the Mediterranean to Toronto

Do you ever get a craving for authentic cuisine but are left disappointed with the North American interpretation? Don’t get me wrong, I love inspired dishes and fusion takes on the classics. But sometimes I want an authentic experience that transports me to destinations around the world in the first bite, with decor that takes me away without leaving my area code. If you’re like me, then you’ll fall in love with latest Mediterranean restaurant in Toronto, Byblos.

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Daniel’s Dish | Lamesa Filipino Kitchen

The premise of the column is simple; work with restaurants of all kinds in this amazing city to explore what they have to offer and what makes them unique. In a city like Toronto, the choices are sometimes daunting and the food reviews and critics can be snotty and too complicated for their own good. So why not keep this easy?

Drinks. Appetizer. Main Course. Dessert. All along with a bit of information about what makes them my choice for Daniel’s Dish and why you should try them right away!

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Events | Macaron Day Toronto 2014

March 20th 2014 marks the third annual Macaron Day Toronto in celebration of this one of a kind dessert. Alongside several other cities around the world including Paris, New York, Vancouver & Montreal, this day is meant to showcase the best Macarons that Toronto has to offer. “Is there a better way to celebrate the first day of Spring? I don’t think so… come out and eat a macaron!” says Michel Firanski, founding organizer of Macaron Day Toronto and owner of La Bamboche. Continue reading “Events | Macaron Day Toronto 2014”

Lifestyle | Power Institute’s One Stop Fitness Shop

Recently I had the opportunity to stop by Power Institute for a workout that is bar none, one of the best I have ever had. Power Plate is a workout technology that celebrities like Cindy Crawford, Karl Lagerfeld & Matthew McConaughey all swear by. And why, do you ask? Because it works and the results are felt after your very first workout. Alongside my trainer Ron, I was put through your average Power Institute first time visit. Although still fighting off a cold and suffering from a throbbing migraine, I did my best to bring you my review of this one stop fitness shop in the heart of downtown Toronto. Continue reading “Lifestyle | Power Institute’s One Stop Fitness Shop”