Foodie News

Keep up-to-date with the latest happenings around the Toronto foodie scene. Let us know if you have know something we don’t!

Lunch Ideas

Lunch hour is sacred. You work hard to deserve a good mid-day meal. Find out where the lunching nooks & crannies in Toronto can be found. Even sweeter if it comes under $10.

Restaurants

Over 7,000 dining establishments call Toronto its home. Mix them into Toronto’s diverse cultural melting pot, and you have a recipe for deliciousness! Check out where I’ve been!

Videos

Foodies love food porn. A picture is certainly worth a thousand wordy reviews. Now, string together many pictures and you get a video – food porn heaven!

Vince's Picks

So many choices but not sure where to begin? Why not try some of my restaurant picks and let me know if you like them!

Video: Great Cooks On Eight
Thursday, 30 Apr, 2009 – 20:00 | Comments
Video: Great Cooks On Eight

When I was working in the heart of downtown, I often suggested my co-workers to hit up Great Cooks On Eight (on the 8th floor of The Bay Building) for lunch. Unfortunately, the price point was a little bit out of our range. I’ve always preached that the $10 limit is the merit of a cheap lunch. Unfortunately, Great Cooks On Eight does not make my list of cheap lunch ideas. But take a look at this video, you might get the idea to take cooking lessons or eat lunch there!

$5 Medium Pizzas For Charity
Monday, 27 Apr, 2009 – 12:24 | Comments
$5 Medium Pizzas For Charity

It’s already started, but you can still take advantage of this deal from Pizza Pizza. I’m not a devotee of franchise pizza chains, but I’m no food snob either! And it wouldn’t be nice if …

Linda Restaurant’s Soft-Opening Night At New Location
Sunday, 26 Apr, 2009 – 22:46 | Comments
Linda Restaurant’s Soft-Opening Night At New Location

When I heard Linda Restaurant was moving closer up north, I was giddy like an adolescent schoolgirl. Having arguably the best Thai restaurant in Toronto relocate closer to me? Why Yes! What’s not to like …

Plan your Mexican fiesta for Cinco de Mayo
Friday, 24 Apr, 2009 – 6:45 | Comments
Plan your Mexican fiesta for Cinco de Mayo

Mexico’s reputation may have been severely tarnished by the recent swine flu pandemic. But if you’re still wondering where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and fulfill your cravings for Mexican food, here are some suggestions! …

A Top 50 Best Restaurant? Not In Toronto or Canada!
Tuesday, 21 Apr, 2009 – 19:12 | Comments
A Top 50 Best Restaurant? Not In Toronto or Canada!

Don’t believe me when I lament that Toronto (and Canadian) food scene still has much work to do before garnering international acclaim? Check out the following list compiled by mineral water maker, San Pellegrino. …

Toronto Initiates Tougher Food Safety Measures
Friday, 17 Apr, 2009 – 7:58 | Comments
Toronto Initiates Tougher Food Safety Measures

In perhaps a reaction to the recent high profile shut-downs of Chinatown and Kensington restaurants. Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health will be recommending measures to curb food illness outbreaks on Monday, April 20, 2009. The …

T.O. Reservations’ official launch
Thursday, 16 Apr, 2009 – 13:47 | Comments
T.O. Reservations’ official launch

I’m Vince Chan. I blog, I eat, and I’m hungry for more. After much procrastinating to finish the first batch of posts, I’m ready to officially launch T.O. Reservations. Toronto is a world class food city …

Busy Doesn’t Mean Good For Vietnam Noodle Star
Saturday, 11 Apr, 2009 – 18:14 | Comments
Busy Doesn’t Mean Good For Vietnam Noodle Star

It’s human nature to think that a popular, busy restaurant would be a good one. So when my friend and I walked through the doors of Vietnam Noodle Star, we had high hopes. Waiting in …