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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 ...

How much do you know about what goes into making a car? I for one, didn't know at all what kind of materials or ingredients are used in creating a vehicle of any sort except for the typical plastic, petroleum, etc. When I was invited to a dinner to learn about Ford Canada 's use of food by-products in their cars, I really had no idea what to expect. Food in cars? What?! After a wonderful dinner at Actinolite , I definitely left with my mind blown - the cars are really becoming greener and more environmentally friendly from the inside, and out. The evening took place at the aforementioned Actinolite Restaurant, located on Ossington Ave., just a few blocks North of Bloor St. The restaurant is ran by a very resourceful and passionate chef, Justin Cournoyer a nd his team, offering seasons, local and creative dishes.  You'll see what I mean by creative below. If you do get to meet him, you'll instantly feel his passion for creating dishes that are in season tying unexpected ...

Terra Restaurant  just recently celebrated their 20th anniversary during the month of October. As we all know, the food industry is a cut throat one and for a restaurant to be able to celebrate a 20th anniversary does tell us that they must be doing something right! This was our first visit to Terra and it definitely won't be our last. Bison Carpaccio We went in with high expectations knowing that Terra has held the reputation as being one of the best restaurants in the GTA.  It's not just about the food though, there's so much more that goes into being one of the best restaurants in Toronto including the level of service and ambiance. Immediately upon walking inside, we noticed the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant. The interior resembled a sophisticated yet homey upscale restaurant. The service during our entire meal was impeccable. The servers were extremely attentive and were readily available to us at any given time. If the service was any indication of w...

To be honest, when I first heard someone mention The Doctor's House in Kleinburg, I had no idea what they were talking about. Then someone mentioned a cute white building in a quaint neighbourhood and I became even more confused. It's a good thing we were invited to experience  XXI Chophouse  and I'll never look back.    After driving through some familiar territory... like where I had my high school prom (but no need to re-live that), we finally arrived at The Doctor's House,  which is far from what its name suggests. It's actually a first class event space located right in the heart of Kleinburg Village and as soon as we arrived, I could picture a beautiful wedding happening there.  Part of The Doctor's House  is the newly renovated XXI Chophouse,  which is chic, classy and sophisticated all rolled into one!  Among other food-loving bloggers, we tasted some of what XXI Chophouse has to offer and lets just say we were not disappointed!...

A good steakhouse is like a needle in a haystack .You know it's there but it's so hard to find. Steak on its own seems like a simple concept, a piece of meat that doesn't require much seasoning and just heat to cook. Yet people everywhere ourselves included have struggled to cook that perfect steak. Thankfully there are great steakhouses around in Toronto that save us the trouble of slaving over the stove. NAO Steakhouse  in Yorkville offers an extensive meat selection as well as other dinner entree options that's not just steak! NAO Steakhouse  is literally "off the beaten path" with its short walk from the main Yorkville neighbourhood. The atmosphere is like many steakhouses in Toronto with dim lighting, leather banquettes, beautiful chandeliers, where the main clientele is couples and business dinners for executives, I can also definitely see myself there after work having appetizers and sharing cocktails with my girlfriends. That's what I found was gre...