Though he's just turned 30, chef Adisa Glasgow says he feels like an old soul. But his menu at 3030 Dundas West in the Junction isn't sticking to the classics. Glasgow wins over crowds with creative dishes that pay homage to his heritage and other culinary influences. The Trinidad native talks about his vision for bringing Caribbean food to Toronto, surprising his diners with unexpected ingredients, and one dish he's currently obsessed with.

One of several smaller restaurants that have opened up in Roncesvalles Village over the past couple of years, The Westerly serves up a popular fusion of fine dining and comfort food incorporating aspects of French and Italian cuisine. The staff takes pride in its wine, beer, and cocktail list as much as the food menu, offering pairings with wine and beer including a range of mid and higher end wines at an affordable price.

Chef Eric Wood's latest venture ties two passions together: food and culinary training. After a successful run at Fabarnak, the chef is eager to continue to make his mark in the city by equipping emerging chefs and new talent in the kitchen. For diners, that still means a menu driven by Wood's creativity and global influence at his latest outpost: Hawthorne Food + Drink. Here, Wood recites his culinary mantra and shares his prediction for the next food trend to hit the city.

It seems there are few things Torontonians won't eat out of a corn tortilla, and Sean Riehl, chef of the tiny taco stand Seven Lives in Kensington Market isn't one to disappoint. After spending years enjoying southern California's finest tacquerias, Riehl is eager to recreate his experience here. Riehl shares one of the best tacos he's ever eaten, why his taco will survive the trend, and what his future restaurant might look like.

Ron MacLean is best known as the yin to Don Cherry's yang, the rails beneath the inter-city express of hockey's loudest and most out-spoken character. As a high-level referee, MacLean is a natural mediator and his thoughtful and poetic additions to the CBC's flagship hockey broadcast provide a welcome break from the game's uglier moments.

Speaking ahead of last weekend's Hockey Night in Canada launch, MacLean took time to indulge in some hand-wringing over the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospects (natch) and toss around some ideas for the ideal Toronto day out. He might live in Oakville, but MacLean is well-informed when it comes to Toronto's culture and its municipal politics.

After spending most of his career in one of the city's beloved kitchens, chef Graham Pratt decided it was time for a challenge. A seeming twist of fate led him to Bay St. favourite, The Gabardine, serving comfort food that appeals to more than just the suits. Pratt shares his experience leading a new team, designing a menu that fits, and what he thinks of Toronto's restaurant scene.