Forty-one, forty-two, forty-three… as the numbered streets along Lake Shore cede into Mississauga, the Lakeview ’hood has a hidden gem that’s worth pulling over for. Which is a shame, because tucked inside that forgettable strip is Suzie’s Jamaican Jerk. The kind of place that doesn’t advertise, doesn’t chase, doesn’t need to. Family-run, no pretense. Just…
Restaurant Capelin ~ 31 James St ~ St. Catharines
Restaurant Capelin. 31 James Street, St. Kitts. No neon. Just a small wooden sign and the quiet confidence of people who know exactly what they’re doing. It’s a husband-and-wife operation (Alex and Kat Seaborn), which already tells you something. This isn’t a restaurant built by committee. It’s a restaurant built by two people who decided…
The Comrade ~ 758 Queen St E ~ (416) 778-9449
The Comrade has always felt like a Queen East constant. The kind of place you duck into on instinct, whether you’re celebrating something big or just hiding from the Riverside weather with a proper drink in hand. Cocktails remain the headline act: smart, balanced, unfussy, and confident enough to let a good spirit speak…
Best of 2025!
Happy New Year. And thank you, truly, to everyone who followed, read, shared, bookmarked, and showed up hungry in 2025. The Toronto Food Blog exists because you do. We never forget that. 2025 was another year deep in the chase… a slightly obsessive, occasionally unhinged pursuit of good food in all its forms. White-tablecloth temples. …
Ranee’s Roti ~ 579 Kerr St; Oakville ~ (905) 842-2111
There’s something quietly magical about a place that’s been doing one thing, the right way, for over two decades. Up on the north end of Kerr Village, Ranee’s Roti brings Oakville the flavours of Port of Spain… stewed, chopped and folded by Ranee herself. And if you’ve ever chatted with her, you already know the…
Rosie’s Burgers ~ 573 Queen St W ~ (647) 730-5555
Walking into the original Rosie’s Burgers feels a little bit like arriving at a cheeseburger in paradise (Queen St. West edition). With its pared-back menu of smash burgers, crunchy onion rings and fried-chicken sandos, Rosie’s is a masterclass in keeping the new-school simple. “No fuss. No muss. Less is more (except when it comes to…
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