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

The bar inside Red Tape Brewery

This Inuit-owned brewery in the east-end is the first of its kind

Toronto’s first Inuit-owned brewery, Red Tape honours its ancestry and opens its taproom doors to the entire community.

Published: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Century Egg & Tofu at Bitter Melon in Chinatown

Bitter Melon in Chinatown is serving high-end small plates with a difference

Flavourful dishes using ingredients the average Canadian may be unfamiliar with make for a fun meal with some of Downtown's most exciting cocktails.

Published: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Meal prep gadgets | Stackware Full 6

5 meal prep gadgets to save time and energy

Keep your healthy eating resolutions with these gadgets that make meal prep easier, from an all-in-one 'robot' to a finger-sparing mandoline.

Published: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Project Gigglewater cocktail recipes | El Finablo cocktail recipe

Project Gigglewater's unpretentious, layered cocktails

Named after a prohibition term for hooch, Project Gigglewater serves no-fuss, classic cocktails in a casual Dundas West drinking den. Try the recipes tonight.

Published: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Small plates and wine pairings at Sara

The best thing about this Michelin-recommended restaurant isn't even the food

Sara on Portland Street is serving one of the most-loved tasting menus in the city — but the wine pairings are on a whole other level. Book your spot now.

Published: Tuesday 27th December 2022
Holiday wine | Lost Peak Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon

9 bottles of wine you need under the tree this holiday

'Tis the season to reflect on our favourite sippers of the year. Presenting: The holiday wine that ought to be on your Christmas list (and in your cellar).

Published: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Sunnys Chinese | Pear Vesper cocktail recipe

These cheerful cocktail recipes from Sunnys Chinese will brighten your day

Head to Sunnys Chinese for innovative, bright and colourful cocktails that work well on their own or go down smooth with their food’s bold and spicy flavours.

Published: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Winter recipes from The Lemon Apron | Nuremburg Lebkuchen

4 warm winter recipes from "The Lemon Apron"

Jennifer Emilson, creator of the award-winning food blog, The Lemon Apron, shares four delicious winter recipes from her new cookbook that celebrates the seasons.

Published: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Toronto's best steakhouses | An overhead shot at BlueBlood Steakhouse

These Toronto steakhouses are a cut above the rest

Long-standing favourites and trendy hotspots to enjoy a fine cut of meat with all the accompaniments — these are Toronto's best steakhouses.

Published: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair | Michael Bonacini

Michael Bonacini tells us why Toronto's Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is a must this year

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is back in person and celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Michael Bonacini of Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants tells us why you need a ticket.

Published: Friday 4th November 2022

Rhum Corner's dark 'n stormy cocktail recipe

Haitian bar Rhum Corner on Dundas West serves a peppercorn-spiced version of the dark 'n stormy cocktail. Try the recipe tonight.

Published: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Alder restaurant review | A cocktail at The Lobby, inside the Ace Hotel Toronto

Alder, inside the Ace Hotel Toronto, is yet another masterclass in seasonality

Snuggle up next to the open flames of the wood-fired grill at Alder — or lounge at The Lobby — and tuck into Patrick Kriss' fancy Mediterranean fare.

Published: Friday 7th October 2022
Q&A with Patrick Kriss of Alo, Alobar and Alder | Patrick Kriss

"I've never eaten in my restaurants ... and I never will," says chef Patrick Kriss

We chat with Alo's Patrick Kriss about the Michelin Guide's arrival in Canada, "fussy" tasting menus and his new spot Alder inside the Ace Hotel.

Published: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Gargoyle Wine Club co-founder Scott Zebarth

Gargoyle Wine Club's Scott Zebarth turns wine into water

Gargoyle Wine Club co-founder Scott Zebarth speaks about their partnership with Water.org, plus their unpretentious wine bar at Bloor and Ossington.

Published: Wednesday 14th September 2022
Pasta from Don Alfonso 1890

"The Michelin Guide signifies that we are on the world stage"

Nick Donato, the president of Liberty Entertainment Group, tells us about bringing Don Alfonso 1890 to Toronto and why the Michelin Guide matters.

Published: Friday 2nd September 2022
Deeply Rooted, Toronto’s first Black and Indigenous farmers’ market

Toronto now has a Black and Indigenous farmers’ market

This summer, there's a new addition to the farmers' market circuit. We chat with the founder and vendors setting up shop at Deeply Rooted, Toronto’s first Black and Indigenous farmers’ market.

Published: Thursday 25th August 2022
Henry's wine bar | House-made tortelli

Dinner at Henry's is the best meal we've had all year

A selection of rare wines and a seasonal menu of inventive and delicious small plates make for the best meal of the year at Henry's on Queen Street West.

Published: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Kensington Market restaurants | A drink at Grey Gardens

13 delectable dining spots you have to try in Kensington Market

Kensington Market has fought to stave off chains and big-box stores — the result is an eclectic, laid-back neighbourhood that is ripe for dining.

Published: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Tropical cocktail recipes from Port Light on Bloor | The Port Light cocktail

4 Naughty and nautical tropical cocktail recipes

Heed the siren call of Port Light on Bloor. Their nautical, tropical cocktail recipes are so boozy, you'll be crawling the plank.

Published: Sunday 3rd July 2022
Wild Boar Ragu at Tutti Matti

Tutti Matti: Italian dishes 20 years in the making

Alida Solomon tells all about her journey from novice chef at an Italian osteria to the owner of Toronto’s go-to spot for authentic Tuscan fare.

Published: Tuesday 17th May 2022