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This summer, you can go on a food tour of some of Toronto's best brunch spots, because why choose when you could have it all?
Wine should always be easygoing and approachable, at least according to Grape Witches owners Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben, who opened their bottle shop and bar (including a seasonal patio) in the west end of the city. They offer parties and workshops with an aim to stimulate conversation and educate palates in the process, aided by their quirky yet handy “Badge” guide, a litmus test to determine how “wild” you want to go outside your usual tasting comfort zone (based on variables like acidity, minerality, savoriness, bitterness, sweetness, and more).
Choose from steamed, boiled or pan fried and fillings that range from the simple pork and chives to more interesting combinations like melon, tofu and vegetable noodle.
Fahrenheit Coffee, one of my fave coffee shops in Toronto, is on Ritual. They only take about 10% commission from restaurants, which is a lot lower than what other food apps charge.
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Now, you can hunker down at a table while you wait for your piping-hot fried bao to cool. You can get four of the crispy balls of heaven for under $10. Bite a hole in it first, suck out the delicious broth and then dig in.
I also like how they give you an actual option to choose how much plastic cutlery you want, and if you’re ordering at home, you can write “none” in the special instructions.
A lot of the food on the app is understandably on the higher price end (due to high ingredient costs), so with all the fees on top, it can get quite pricy!
From lineup-worthy pastries to local craft beer, what to eat and drink on a day trip to delicious Guelph
The shop offers a variety of sweet and savory Syrian delicacies, many of which are variations of thinly rolled layers of phyllo dough stuffed with pistachios, walnuts, almonds, or other nuts.
Indulge in their legendary Hungry Tata’s Lunch Plate. It’s packed with kielbasa and pierogi, stuffed with potatoes and cottage cheese, transporting your taste buds to a happier time.
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