In the world of Toronto cheap eats it's tough to find better value than Teekam's Taste, a new Caribbean restaurant near the corner of Bloor and Dufferin. Go for the jerk chicken (above) or their oxtail roti served unwrapped with smooth chickpea and green pea curry. But don't leave without one of their cheap and tasty potato pies.

Read my full review of Teekam's Taste in the restaurants section.

Located in a bustling strip-mall in Scarborough, Remely's serves up authentic Filipino fare cafeteria style. Being a newcomer to this cuisine, I tried everything from Tagalog Beef Steak to Chicharon Bituka (deep-fried pig intestine).

Find out about everything in between in my review of Remely's in the restaurant section.

Located at the northern end of Church St., Lola's Commissary offers modern interpretations of traditional brunch fare as well as a wide variety of lunch and dinner items. I was pretty impressed by the egg dishes, but it was the French toast stuffed with cheesecake that blew me away.

Read my review of Lola's Commissary in the restaurant section.

Burger Bar has arrived, bringing the gourmet burger trend to Kensington Market (in the space formerly known as Rice Bar).

From cheeseburger spring rolls to lamb burgers served with kimchi and Danish blue cheese, there's plenty of variety here for the meat eater. Also on the menu is the all-too-intriguing (but under-delivering) Saag Poutine.

See my review of Burger Bar in the restaurant section.

The 50's-themed Chocolate Ball held at the Palais Royale on Friday was the final event of a week of activities in conjunction with the 4th annual Toronto ChocolateFest.

From savoury to sweet, liquids to frozen treats, the ball was a deliciously indulgent evening. Foodies and adventurous eaters satisfied their taste buds while raising money for a charitable cause. All food stations were sponsored and all funds raised from tickets ($150) to the silent auction were donated to the Ava Rose Fund, a chairty supporting neurosurgery research at Sick Kids Hospital.

During a recent visit to Veritas on King East, I had the chance to test if my taste buds could pick up the difference that locally sourced ingredients make. Despite a few highlights, inconsistency from dish to dish leaves me still seeking my answer.

Read my review of Veritas in the restaurant section.