Dooney's Cafe

A long-standing fixture in this city's lively Annex area, Dooney's Cafe offers a wonderfully eclectic menu, a warm atmosphere and great value, all presided over by owner and local treasure, Graziano Marchese. Graz, as he's known, is a true character who loves his customers and whose customers love him. Up until now, Dooney's Cafe's claim to fame was their David and Goliath style battle with their landlord, which they won with the help of their community and a coffee franchise. We're here to tell you that if that's all you know about Dooney's, then you are missing out....

One Up Raises the Bar

Above the hustle and bustle of Dundas Street West sits the aptly named One Up Resto Lounge. This oasis in the heart of downtown Toronto offers fantastic Italian-inspired cuisine in a cool and inviting atmosphere. The creation of the endlessly energetic Spano brothers - Ed, Gino and Paul - One Up is sure to become a fast-favourite whether for after-work drinks, a stylish weekday lunch, an intimate dinner, or late night cocktail.

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Spinach Rice

It's Spring and thoughts turn to all things fresh and green!! This side dish with the flavour of the Greek Islands combines medium-grain or arborio rice with the light, fresh tastes of dill and lemon and makes a tasty accompaniment to grilled chicken or lamb, skewered garlic shrimp or fish. Recipe from Best Summer Weekends Cookbook by Jane Rodmell, founder of All the Best Fine Foods.

Pickling - A Traditional Food Preservation Technique

Pickling is an ancient and honorable art in the Orient. There are specialized stores cum restaurants that pickle all kinds of fruits and vegetables for sale both in the restaur...

Pitcher Drinks By The Pool

I think finally, summer is here to stay in Canada and poolside entertainment will be heating up shortly. Poolside entertainment brings with it the constant walking trail from the table to the kitch...