What, exactly, is Canadian food? It’s a question that lingers, elusive and difficult to pin down. We’ve fielded it countless times, and yet, there’s never a neat answer. The notion of Canadian cuisine rarely travels beyond its borders; you don’t see Canadian restaurants cropping up in distant cities, luring tourists with their ehs? It’s a…
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Kroran ~ 1515 Birchmount Rd ~ (416) 551-4010
The Uyghur food scene in the GTA currently has “fewer-and-further-between” status. It’s like you gotta know a guy or something. Well, consider the Toronto Food Blog that guy. There are some absolute gems if you know where to look. And look no further than Kroran if you’re on the east-side of town. You can thank…
Best of 2024
Happy New Year! Thanks to everyone who followed, read & supported the Toronto Food Blog in 2024. We truly appreciate each & every one of you!!! 2024 was a big year for the Toronto Food Blog as we continued our pursuit of documenting the best (and worst) restaurants, greasy spoons, watering holes, food courts, strip malls,…
Burlington Charcoal Pit ~ 2031 Lakeshore Road ~ (905) 637-0821
“A long December, and there’s reason to believe maybe this year will be better than the last” Hey, burger! The Burlington Charcoal Pit has been a downtown institution for the past 55 years. Located right on the waterfront, the Toronto Food Blog has had many a family meal at this fine establishment over the decades….
OCHA’s ~ 1022 Queen St E ~ (416) 466-2424
“Every time I make a run…” OCHA’s, one of Vaughan’s best-kept secrets for top-shelf Jamaican, has opened a newish second location right in the heart of Leslieville. They’re immediately part of the conversation when comes to the best Caribbean cooking on Toronto’s lower eastside. We can’t get enough! And by the length of some of…
Isaan Der ~ 730 Queen St. E ~ (416) 465-0100
Spoiler Alert!!! The Toronto Food Blog loves everything about at Isaan Der. The vibe, the food, the hospitality! Chef Ko and her team make the magic happen, North-East Thai style, in their bumpin’ open kitchen while Pete and the front-of-house staff make you feel right at home (in their home). With locations in The Junction,…
