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[Dinner with Liz]Malay may be gone, but Thai popular
Post Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011 ( Beach-South Riverdale)
The name — Bow Thai — is a little bit of fun; I hoped for equal creativity on the menu. But this little restaurant in The Beach proves to...
[Dinner with Liz]Good living — and eating — on the Avenue
Post Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 ( North Toronto)
The current incarnation of Bon Vivant is apparently the result of the efforts of Glen Peloso and Massimo Capra. After being featured on...
[Dinner with Liz]Try the great-food-and-prices combo
We counted them. There are indeed exactly 17 steps down to the charming little eatery called 17 Steps. A sign says, “Home is where Greek...
[Dinner with Liz]Italian resto just like home
We went to the wrong restaurant. We were looking for Asian but we got Italian; it proved to be a happy error. We wound up in Pertino...
[Dinner with Liz]Generous lunch at Bloor Jane Restaruant
Post Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 ( Bloor West)
The man in the next booth has barely settled into his seat before he calls out, “We’ll do it next year, Johnny!” The affable owner of...
[Dinner with Liz]Always room for more at Table 17
Post Date: Friday, April 1, 2011 ( Beach-South Riverdale)
On a Monday evening, Table 17 has a steady stream of customers — this has to be a good sign! It turns out that Sunday and Monday are table...
[Dinner with Liz]Global fare just around the corner
Post Date: Thursday, March 24, 2011 ( Forest Hill, Leaside-Rosedale)
The sign outside proclaims the ethos at Globe Earth: Think global, eat local. And the menu is changed seasonally to reflect this. Chef...
[Dinner with Liz]Something to shout about
Post Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011 ( Leaside-Rosedale, North Toronto)
Over years of restaurant going, I’ve been greeted at the door in many different ways, but at Fin Izakaya I hit a first. Here, the entire...
[Dinner with Liz]Middle Eastern cuisine no longer a novelty
Post Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 ( Forest Hill, North Toronto)
When it first opened its doors in 1971, Jerusalem Restaurant was something of a novelty. Middle Eastern food wasn’t really known or...
[Dinner with Liz]Savour perfection on a plate
Post Date: Friday, January 28, 2011 ( Bloor West)
You can’t help but be charmed by La Veranda Osteria. After all, how many restaurants offer you a family photo album at the front of the...
[Dinner with Liz]A warm Glow
Post Date: Monday, January 24, 2011 ( Bayview Mills)
I don’t think I’ve ever found myself in this situation, but this month’s review might be boring. Dinner at Glow is pretty nearly...
[Dinner with Liz]Midtown jazz joint offers tasty treats
Post Date: Friday, December 24, 2010 ( Leaside-Rosedale, Forest Hill, North Toronto)
I confess my heart sank when we first walked into Alleycatz – the interior looks like the set of a ‘50s nightclub. Think huge bar with...
[Dinner with Liz]Brunch time at Sophie
Post Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 ( Beach-South Riverdale, Riverdale-East York)
When did Leslieville become Brunch Central? I’ve never seen so many spots featuring breakfast and brunch in a matter of a few...
[Dinner with Liz]Can’t keep quiet about Monk’s Table
Post Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2010 ( Forest Hill)
In general, one must choose between a good restaurant and a good pub — the former offers a respectable menu but mediocre beer while the...
[Dinner with Liz]Peridot is a yummy gem
Post Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 ( Forest Hill, Leaside-Rosedale)
Through a recommendation, we stumbled across Peridot, a gem of a spot near the busy Bloor/Yonge intersection. And the word stumbled is...
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