Katie Bridges

Katie Bridges

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Katie Bridges is a cheese-loving, tea-guzzling Brit who moved to Toronto from London, England — and never left. When she's not checking out the best food spots across the city, you'll find her shaking up a cocktail with gin and egg whites at her home bar or bothering her dog.

Katie Bridges's articles

Bar Ardo cocktail bar on King East | Cocktails at Bar Ardo

Bar Ardo slings cheeky Sicilian cocktails, mocktails and snacks on King East

Sister spot to Ardo restaurant, Bar Ardo is a Sicilian-inspired cocktail bar on King Street East with an entire drink menu that's a nod to the owners’ Southern Italian roots.

Published: Friday 7th June 2024
Ficoa tasting menu Toronto | Chef Gerry Quintero hand delivers a course at his Little Italy tasting menu spot, Ficoa

Ficoa, Little Italy's new tasting menu spot, serves warm and whimsical dishes

Tasting menus aren't always a friendly affair, but chef Gerry Quintero has created an intimate space and warm atmosphere at Ficoa that's full of nostalgic touches and bold flavours.

Published: Monday 3rd June 2024
White Lily Diner's

How White Lily Diner became the best brunch spot in Toronto

The inspiration for this Queen East brunch gem came from a surprising source. Today, White Lily Diner’s creative takes on classic dishes, homemade ingredients and fluffy doughnuts still turn heads.

Published: Tuesday 28th May 2024
Flowers outside St. Lawrence Market

How to plan your St. Lawrence Market visits this summer

Local chef and St. Lawrence Market aficionado, Matt Dean Pettit, tells us how to navigate the city's longest standing market, what the best St. Lawrence Market vendors are and when to visit.

Published: Monday 27th May 2024
Best wineries in Beamsville | Two bottles of wine on a barrel at Tawse Winery

The 5 best wineries in Beamsville, Niagara to visit this summer

Skip the crowds in Niagara-on-the-Lake and head to Beamsville's wineries instead. The town is adorable, closer to Toronto and home to some of the best wineries in the region.

Published: Wednesday 22nd May 2024
A tartlet with a tomato in the shape of a rose at tasting menu restaurant Azura

Get fancy on a budget with this tasting menu on the Danforth

Treat your tastebuds and save your pennies at this Danforth destination for Mediterranean tasting menu bites.

Published: Thursday 16th May 2024
Left Field Brewery, Liberty Village, Toronto | Hands picking over an assortment of dishes at Left Field Brewery

Left Field Brewery has a new Liberty Village location

Left Field Brewery, Toronto’s baseball-inspired brewery has a new location in Liberty Village with a sprawling patio, game day-style bites and plenty of beer on tap. It’s already a home run.

Published: Thursday 18th April 2024
Doc’s Green Door Lounge | The Rum Old Fashioned at Doc's Green Door Lounge

The highly Instagrammable Doc’s Green Door Lounge is even better IRL

Yes, you've seen it all over your feed. No, that's not the full picture. Head to Doc’s Green Door Lounge in the Junction for charming service, local bites and perhaps a bottle to take home.

Published: Thursday 11th April 2024
Leslie's Sandwich Room | The Greens Egg and Ham sandwich

This east end joint for focaccia sandwiches is our go-to lunch spot

Move aside, subs. Leslie's Sandwich Room's pillowy focaccia sandwiches are lovingly home baked and stuffed with incredible fillings.

Published: Thursday 4th April 2024
Cambridge Mill | A brunch spread with mimosas at the Cambridge Mill

It's well worth the drive to this gorgeous bottomless brunch spot

Cambridge Mill is blessed with a stunning view of the Grand River, but the extensive bottomless brunch programme is worth the day trip alone.

Published: Monday 1st April 2024
Best wine bars in Toronto | Pouring wine at Paris Paris

The best wine bars Toronto has to offer for rare vino and small plates

Wine, whether natural or not, is in the limelight right now and these are the best wine bars in Toronto to find it at, along with tasty snack plates.

Published: Monday 18th March 2024
Aunt Spike, a peachy riff on the gin sour cocktail, at Lisbon Hotel in Corktown

Tapas and wallet-friendly cocktails are on the menu at Lisbon Hotel

A team comprising some of the city's veteran bartenders and chefs has created Lisbon Hotel, a new bite-sized tapas concept in Toronto's Corktown neighbourhood.

Published: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Aera restaurant | A spread of U.S. Prime Rib Eye, mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts

Take fancy dining to a whole new level at Aera inside The Well

O&B is back with Aera, a special occasion dining venue way up in the sky at The Well, with views to rival its cocktail program and sushi and steak menu.

Published: Friday 23rd February 2024
Mildred's Temple Kitchen | Veda’s Choice

Mildred’s Temple Kitchen is the iconic spot that brought brunch to Toronto

Tucked away in Liberty Village but known across the city, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen was almost not a thing, but for a brave idea and two great founders.

Published: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Taking a pizza out of the Ooni Karu 12G pizza oven

We fire up the Ooni Karu 12G pizza oven to find out if it’s worth the hype

I took the portable Ooni pizza oven for a spin and made some almost restaurant-quality pizza — but not without burning my fingers. Here’s my honest experience with the Ooni Karu 12G.

Published: Friday 19th January 2024
The Rosebud | Poireaux vinaigrette with leeks, crème fraîche and mustard

Corktown wine bar, The Rosebud breathes new life into French fine dining

Closed for decades, this Corktown spot has been revitalized into The Rosebud by the team behind Mira Mira Diner with an eye-opening wine list and a menu that genuinely turns French fare on its head.

Published: Friday 5th January 2024
Bon Appétit host and test kitchen director Chris Morocco

Chris Morocco on becoming a better homecook and his fave Toronto spots

The holidays don't need to be stressful. Chris Morocco, the host of Bon Appétit's Dinner SOS podcast, guides us through the season and explains why one should always have a personal cheese plate.

Published: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Taline Toronto | A spread of fish, Ontario lamb and orange wine inside Taline's dining room

Discover Armenian food and incredible cocktails at this Summerhill gem

Taline, a new(ish) spot in Toronto's Summerhill hood, is a love letter to Armenia dreamed up by three brothers. Plus, their cocktail program was given a sprinkling of magic from a Netflix-famous bartender.

Published: Friday 8th December 2023
Holiday hosting | Bottles to serve before dinner

The best bottles to serve during your holiday dinner party

Check out our unique choices for before, during and after a dinner party, including a few local favourites and a non-alcoholic option for the designated drivers.

Published: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Paradise Cinema on Bloor | Carpaccio and focaccia at Osteria Rialto

Paradise Theatre on Bloor offers top-notch dining and a swinging good time

You could spend an entire day inside Paradise Theatre and never get bored (or hungry). Here's what to eat, drink and do inside the Art Deco venue in Bloorcourt.

Published: Friday 24th November 2023