Simon’s Wok Vegetarian Kitchen is a popular Riverdale hole-in-the-wall that does veggies really, really well. With over 100 items on their menu, Simon can whip-up just about anything you’d find on a typical Chinese food menu. He’s got a knack for texture, using an array of vegetarian ingredients in such a way that you often forget…
Tinuno ~ 31 Howard St ~ (647) 343-9294
In the Philippines, Kamayan means to eat with one’s hands. A military tradition, the mom & pop at Tinuno are bringing the Boodle Fight to a small patio in St. James Town. Come hungry and ready to roll up your sleeves… Banana leaves are used as a place mat and get covered with a layer…
Summer Pop-Up Edition ~ Art of BBQ ~ 320 Queen St E
Happy Canada Day!!! Was walking through Moss Park on my lunch-hour recently. Just west of Parliament, on the north side of Queen, came a across a flurry of homemade signs pointing me to Art of BBQ, a new summer pop-up at the back of an empty lot. I was equally hungry and intrigued. Spoiler alert……
Animal Liberation Kitchen ~ 100 Broadview Ave~ (647) 232-9790
Animal Liberation Kitchen is the newest addition to the Riverside lunch scene. Tanja Spasic and her family have spent years operating as caterers while also selling their plant-based snacks at food festivals, events and farmer’s markets. Their new bricks & mortar spot at Queen & Broadview proves that vegan eats can also be cheap eats…..
Latin World ~ 1229 Bloor St W ~ (416) 603-3311
The Toronto Food Blog has a real soft spot for the west-end neighbourhood of Bloordale Village. My wife and I lived on Lansdowne Avenue back in the day and thoroughly enjoyed all the diversity. One of the ‘hood’s best-kept secrets is Latin World. Half restaurant, half bodega, the name of the game here is cheap-eats. …
Loga’s Corner ~ 216 Close Ave ~ (647) 761-0965
Loga’s Corner is a popular Parkdale Tibetan restaurant & take-away. They draw large crowds, thanks to delicious food and reasonable prices. One of the best finds for cheap eats in the city, their menu is very simple yet kinda complicated. I spent some time chatting with Loga himself during my last visit. He shared with…
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