Taste

Foodie’s dream! The section to visit if you are a Toronto foodie or just love to explore all of the cuisine on offer in Toronto. Our taste section features local chefs, brewers and restaurants as well as seasonal recipes, cookbook reviews and much more from Toronto’s culinary scene.

13 Pancake Places in Toronto That Take Brunch to the Next Level

09/15/2025
Daisy Lankstead

Toronto’s extensive pancake scene is bloated with participation trophies, but a true golden pancake is a…

17 Scarborough Food Spots Locals Will Gatekeep No Longer

09/05/2025
Daisy Lankstead

You think you know Toronto food. You hit the spots on the Michelin list, the trendy…

Back to School Cooking: Deliciously Nourishing Eats by Toronto’s Aleyda Batarse

09/05/2025
Laurie Wallace-Lynch

Delicious, Healthy, Flavour-Packed and Quick Recipes Perfect for Back-to-School Meals Another Cookbook Review by Laurie Wallace-Lynch…

Cookbook Nook: Shred Happens So Easy, So Good by Arash Hashemi

09/05/2025
Laurie Wallace-Lynch

Another Cookbook Review by Laurie Wallace-Lynch Life is getting busier again for families who are juggling…

Pasta Like a Pro: 17 Best Italian Restaurants in Toronto That Really Crush It!

09/01/2025
Daisy Lankstead

Toronto treats Italian like oxygen. We bicker over the holy trinity of pasta, pizza, and sauce.…

PEI Foodie Tour: Experience Chef Michael Smith’s FireWorks Feast, The New Glasgow Lobster Supper and More PEI Must-Dos

08/27/2025
Laurie Wallace-Lynch

PEI is renowned as “Canada’s Food Island” for good reason. It may be the smallest province…

20 Best Bars in Toronto: Where Locals Actually Go for Drinks

08/25/2025
TorontoTimes

Some of Toronto’s best bars can be found tucked behind unmarked doors, hidden upstairs in old…

The CNE is Back — and So Are These Wild, EX-clusive Pizza Pizza Creations

08/14/2025
TorontoTimes

With the 2025 CNE kicking off this week, it’s time to gear up for the bold,…

These 25 Toronto Patios Will Make You Love Summer Even More

08/09/2025
TorontoTimes

Despite what outsiders might think, there’s nothing polite about Toronto in the summer. We sprawl. We…

15 Must-Try Pizza Spots in Toronto (Ranked by Crust & Cheese Pull)

08/06/2025
TorontoTimes

Toronto treats pizza with pride and passion. Crust matters, sauce balance matters, and cheese pulls matter.…

Introducing Amberdo Café Franchise – A Premium Café in Vancouver

07/30/2025
TorontoTimes

Amberdo Café is one of Canada’s most beloved and fast-growing café franchises, founded and led by…

Montreal Icon Schwartz’s Deli Pop-Up in Toronto for One Day Only, With a Twist from WeCook

07/23/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, July 23, 2025 — Hey Toronto food lovers, mark your calendars—something delicious is heading your way, and…

Sugar Rush: 12 Doughnut Shops in Toronto You Need to Try

07/20/2025
TorontoTimes

Welcome to the sticky-fingered, glaze-dripping underworld of Toronto’s mind-blowing doughnut scene. A sugar rush you’ll want…

Costco Canada Just Brought Back the Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich — And People Are Freaking Out

07/18/2025
TorontoTimes

If you thought Costco’s food court peaked with poutine and $1.50 hot dogs, think again. The…

Brunch Like a Boss: Toronto’s Top 18 Brunch Spots

07/16/2025
TorontoTimes

Brunch in Toronto is more than a weekend habit. For some, it’s a necessity and a…

Tim Hortons® Camp Day® is today: 100% of proceeds from hot and iced coffee sales donated to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps!

07/16/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, July 16, 2025 – Camp Day is today, July 16 at Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada and the United States with 100 per…

The Ultimate Toronto Foodie Guide: The City Where the Kitchen Never Sleeps

07/14/2025
TorontoTimes

As anyone who lives here can attest, Toronto is a foodie’s dream, with unique international and…

Taco Fest Toronto 2025: 250+ Tacos, Top Chefs, and the Ultimate “Best Taco” Showdown

07/11/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, July 11, 2025 – Taco Fest, Toronto’s most anticipated food festival, returns for its 9th annual…

“My Cypriot Table” by Irene Matys Brings the Soul of Cyprus with a Canadian Twist to Our Kitchen

07/09/2025
Laurie Wallace-Lynch

Irene Matys brings the heart of her homeland into our kitchen with her beautiful, bountiful new…

Handheld heaven: The Book of Sandwiches by Jason Skrobar

07/08/2025
Laurie Wallace-Lynch

No more boring sandwiches with this book in hand! The Book of Sandwiches reimagines sandwiches into…

Summerlicious 2025 invites Torontonians to savour and support local

07/04/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, July 4, 2025 – Today, Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North)…

This Toronto Pop-Up Has Free Ice Cream AND a Golden Ticket Worth $500 — Here’s Where to Go

06/17/2025
TorontoTimes

Hey Toronto, there is a sweet deal headed your way on the first day of summer.…

New Toronto restaurant opening brings taste of Florence to the financial district

06/12/2025
Terry Lankstead

TORONTO, June 12, 2025 – Opening its doors at 80 Richmond St. in Toronto this week…

Odd Burger might just be Toronto’s best-kept secret and it’s 100% Canadian

05/30/2025
TorontoTimes

The vegan fast food spot is changing the game in Scarborough In a sea of burger…

Father’s Day gift ideas: Books for cooks!

05/28/2025
Laurie Wallace-Lynch

Perfect gift ideas for Dad’s who likes to cook Origins of Father’s Day Have you ever…