http://www.blogto.com/ Toronto blog Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:31 PST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Bluebird Handmade in the Annex is all about beautiful handmade goods and craft supplies. Originally serving as a workshop for classes, the tiny Bathurst Street location now also makes and sells lovely custom ceramics, prints, scarves, ornaments, bags, jewelery, and toys from their storefront.

See the profile of Bluebird Handmade in the design stores section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/11/local_design_finds_near_bloor_and_bathurst http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/11/local_design_finds_near_bloor_and_bathurst Announcements Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:08:03 PST Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-11-15T11:08:03 Formerly Lou's Coffee bar, Buddha Pie is a tiny pizzeria that opened about a month ago on the southwest fringe of The Junction. Schooled by Cosimo Mammoliti of Terroni, the owner now makes one of the best margherita pizzas in town.

Don't believe me? Read my review of Buddha Pie in the restaurants section for the photo and written evidence.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/10/this_tiny_new_pizzeria_makes_a_great_pie http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/10/this_tiny_new_pizzeria_makes_a_great_pie Announcements Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:56:43 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-10-31T23:56:43 Despite a prior dislike of florists, my visit to Coriander Girl has got me thinking that they're not all bad. Well, maybe. I'm still not quite sure if it's accurate to label this store as a florist. Along with the flowers -- which I must say are anything but cliche -- owner Alison Westlake sells furniture and pretty much anything else she deems worthy.

Read my review of Coriander Girl in the design store section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/10/flowers_and_furniture_meet_in_parkdale http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/10/flowers_and_furniture_meet_in_parkdale Announcements Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:44:14 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-10-16T23:44:14 The Grilled Cheese in Kensington Market has unleashed one of my favorite comfort foods at just the right time. Nothing says awesome autumn snackery quite like a warm, melty gourmet grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of soup.

See my review of The Grilled Cheese in the restaurants section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/09/kensingtons_newest_gourmet_comfort http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/09/kensingtons_newest_gourmet_comfort Announcements Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:07:38 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-09-30T22:07:38 Since Poutini's raised the game for late-night alcohol mopping on West Queen West earlier in the year, Parkdale has seemed like a desert of pizza to the stumbling pedestrian. Taste of Tandoree changes that with traditional Indian food, served canteen style and prices that have the right kind of inverse relationship to the portions. Plus, it's open until the subway starts up again.

See my review of Taste of Tandooree in the restaurants section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/09/a_late_night_indian_feast_in_parkdale http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/09/a_late_night_indian_feast_in_parkdale Announcements Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:38:09 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-09-16T09:38:09 Raaw Japanese Cuisine in Liberty Village specializes in non-standard sushi rolls filled with cream cheese, chicken and other 'global' ingredients. They also have a $10 taster lunch menu of more traditional offerings.

See my review of Raaw Japanese Cuisine in the restaurant section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/09/tempura_ice_cream_chicken-filled_maki_add_non-traditional_spin_to_new_liberty_village_sushi_joint http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/09/tempura_ice_cream_chicken-filled_maki_add_non-traditional_spin_to_new_liberty_village_sushi_joint Announcements Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:08:50 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-09-08T10:08:50 Toronto's appetite for epicurean burgers continues unabated with Eglinton's recent addition, Bamburger. The burgers are totally customizable, the seats plentiful and homemade desserts come in perfect mini, post-burger portions.

Read my review of Bamburger in the restaurant section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/09/bamburger_a_contender_in_the_toronto_gourmet_burger_affray http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/09/bamburger_a_contender_in_the_toronto_gourmet_burger_affray Announcements Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:47:54 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-09-01T10:47:54 Sweet Creamery in Cabbagetown satisfies the neighbourhood's dire needs for sweet cold treats like ice cream, gelato, and 'The Parliament' (a peanut butter lovers dream sundae).

See my review of Sweet Creamery in the restaurants section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/08/getting_my_peanut_butter_fix_at_sweet_creamery http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/08/getting_my_peanut_butter_fix_at_sweet_creamery Announcements Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:14:31 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-08-24T13:14:31 Madras Pantry on West Queen West has dosas, lassis and kulfi -- everything, in fact, that you'll want for a picnic over the road in Trinity Bellwoods Park.

Read my review of Madras Pantry in the restaurant section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/08/to_get_while_the_gettings_good_at_madras_pantry http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/08/to_get_while_the_gettings_good_at_madras_pantry Announcements Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:41:38 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-08-18T03:41:38 Simply Nosh Bistro in Roncesvalles Village turns out well-crafted brunch staples and eggs served so many ways that you'll want to order twice.

Read my review of Simply Nosh Bistro in the restaurant section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/08/simply_divine_at_simply_nosh http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/08/simply_divine_at_simply_nosh Announcements Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:23:54 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-08-10T13:23:54 The Pomegranate Restaurant is one of Little Italy's finest non-Italian offerings. With an inviting interior and incredible Iranian stews, a meal here makes for a unique experience. Just make sure that you call in advance to reserve a table.

For more about the food (and my visit), read my review of The Pomegranate in the restaurant section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/08/persian_food_in_little_italy http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/08/persian_food_in_little_italy Announcements Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:05:31 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-08-03T02:05:31 Tibet Kitchen vies for attention among the densely packed strip of Tibetan restaurants in Parkdale. Serving a large selection of Tibetan and non-Tibetan Asian food, the large portions are perfect for sharing.

See my review of Tibet Kitchen in the restaurant section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/07/a_twist_on_tibetan_at_tibet_kitchen http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/07/a_twist_on_tibetan_at_tibet_kitchen Announcements Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:33:09 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-07-31T01:33:09 I visited the Calico Cafe for dinner on its 13th day of business in Bloordale Village to discover a vegetarian restaurant with its own vegetable garden, a menu with daily updates, and the best chocolate mousse a vegan could hope to find.

See my review of Calico Cafe in the restaurants section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/07/garden_fresh_vegetarian_eats_at_calico_cafe http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/07/garden_fresh_vegetarian_eats_at_calico_cafe Announcements Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:25:53 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-07-20T12:25:53 African Palace Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant in Bloorcourt is a friendly spot that has great service, great prices and food so good you'll want to eat it with your hands and feet.

See my review of African Palace in the restaurants section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/07/gorging_on_ethiopian_at_african_palace http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/07/gorging_on_ethiopian_at_african_palace Announcements Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:33:35 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-07-17T09:33:35 One Love Vegetarian Cafe, a new Annex restaurant, serves Caribbean-influenced vegan soups, roti, and curry that combine traditional and unusual flavours. With nothing over $10, I went ahead and ordered almost the entire menu.

See my review of One Love Vegetarian Cafe in the restaurants section.]]> http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/07/one_lovely_roti_at_one_love_vegetarian_cafe http://www.blogto.com/announcements/2009/07/one_lovely_roti_at_one_love_vegetarian_cafe Announcements Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:38:09 PDT Announcements Charlotte Johnstone 2009-07-06T09:38:09