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Lazy Sundays are one of my favourite things but if there's something I would get up & try to look decent for, it's brunch. Especially if the restaurant is as stylishly elegant as FIGO is.  This pretty spot is located in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district , so if you live in the area, I'm quite jealous! Chef Anna Chen serves up Italian spired dishes for brunch , lunch and dinner. Think pastas made from scratch, wood oven pizzas and house-made ricotta!  On my visit, I had a mix of items from lunch, brunch and dessert menus and I did fall in love with some: Zucchini Fritti, Burrata & Pancakes! The Zucchini Fritti reminded me of both Japanese vegetable tempuras and those veggie chips. It was super light, tasty and addictive. The Burrata - what can I say about that? The sweet notes from melon and huckleberry was memorable. As for the pancakes? I must admit, I'm not a huge fan of pancakes but these super fluffy pancakes with hints of lemon made me surp...

We made our way to Francobollo Posto Italiano   towards the end of last year to satisfy our cravings for Italian food. If you guys remember, we went to  Terra   in November and loved everything from the decor, meal and right down to the service. We had just as high expectations for  Francobollo  being the newest addition from the  Substance Food Group.  How do we describe the interior of Francobollo other than elegant and sophisticated? As a smaller restaurant, it really made our dining experience more intimate and perfect for celebrating those special occasions. They also have a second floor that can accommodate larger parties and really gives the feeling of privacy. As much as we can continue to write about the interior, we were ultimately there for the food which was just as great. Make sure to hear all the daily specials if you want to try something new that might not be on the menu! Cuori d'Anatra   Pan seared free range duck hearts, roasted ...

December is always a crazy month. Gift shopping, boxing day shopping, holiday parties, long work hours before taking some days off, the list goes on. Looking back at the month that always seems to fly by, one holiday party stands out: Elle Cuisine 's holiday party at Apt 200.  It could have been the bourbon pairings that I was introduced to and converted me to a bourbon/whiskey drinker; or the amazing 4-course dinner that  Elle Cuisine  put together unforgettable; or just such a fun atmosphere with great company that made this event unforgettable.  It was definitely the combination of all three factors. Elle Cuisine is a company that specializes in private events featuring some kick-ass food and the restaurant experience in the comfort of your own home. Their versatile services cater to smaller events like an intimate dinner to larger affairs like weddings! Check out the Elle Creations that we indulged in below: Bourbon Cured Gravlax Smoked sour cream, shaved fennel,...

First off, let me just say that I love beef and cheese. When I heard about the  Feast ON  dinner featuring both, I couldn't say no. I invited my friend along for a mini road trip to Terra Cotta, just South West of Caledon for this 6-course dinner featuring cider pairings from Spirit Tree Cidery . For those of you that are not aware of what Feast ON is, it's an Ontario wide dining series created by the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance to showcase the unique taste that Ontario has to offer. Feast ON certified restaurants and chefs offer unique experiences that focus on local food and drinks. This Ontario Beef & Cheese Dinner featured produce from Heatherlea Farms of Caledon, known for their grass-fed and drug free meat, and Monteforte Dairy from Stratford. Check out the amazing dinner that we indulged in: Fried: Croquette, salsify, abondance Paired with sparkling crabapple cider Smoked: beef bacon BLT salad with smoked fontina dressing Paired with draught cider Raw: sirl...