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

Global food at Toronto restaurants

Dishes from around the world (and where to get them in Toronto)

Your plate is your passport right now, so grab a fork and join us as we travel the gastronomic globe with dishes from these Toronto restaurants.

Published: Thursday 16th April 2020
The best food box delivery services in Toronto

The best food box delivery services in Toronto

Let the restaurant come to you (well, sort of) with these Toronto food boxes filled with delicious ingredients and items from your favourite vendors.

Published: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Birroteca, the new Indie Alehouse outpost inside Eataly

Review: Birroteca brewery and bottleshop at Eataly

Indie Alehouse’s new spot inside Eataly is as polished as the original is offbeat. During the COVID-19 lockdown you can still purchase their specialty brews from the Birroteca bottleshop, open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Published: Wednesday 1st April 2020
Restaurants and bars in Ontario can now sell alcohol with food takeout

Restaurants and bars in Ontario can now sell alcohol with takeout food

In perhaps the only good news to arise from the pandemic, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that restaurants and bars can serve alcohol with takeout orders, effective immediately.

Published: Thursday 26th March 2020
A homemade, quarantine bread recipe

Try this easy no-knead bread recipe

Baking bread at home is a great way to covet the carb without foregoing your favourite food completely during self-isolation.

Pusateri's dedicate first hour to vulnerable shoppers during COVID-19

Pusateri's introduces a dedicated hour for vulnerable grocery shoppers

The grocery store is the latest retailer to provide a less stressful shopping environment for those at a higher risk of infection during pandemic panic.

Published: Tuesday 17th March 2020
All the do's and don'ts of glassware

Shake that glass: The history, myths and legends behind glassware

Do judge a cocktail by its container. We talk to the glassware gurus of Toronto about the history of our favourite tipple tumblers.

Published: Thursday 5th March 2020
We talk to iconic, female chefs in Toronto.

Three wiser women: Toronto's OG female chefs

We talk to three iconic, female chefs who have spent decades blazing a trail through the male-dominated world of Toronto kitchens.

Published: Wednesday 4th March 2020
Aburi Hana restaurant review

Restaurant review: Aburi Hana

Yorkville gets a unique dining experience with two Kaiseki menus at different price points from a chef with Michelin-star experience.

Published: Monday 2nd March 2020
Azores, Portugal

Going Portu-cheese: A cheesy trip to the Azores

We set down in the Azores to find out what makes the powerhouse of Portuguese cheese so great.

Published: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer

Staycation: Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer

From dining at Victor to the property’s rooftop putting green, we round up what makes Le Germain Hotel a favourite with Torontonians and tourists alike.

Published: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Frilu restaurant

Restaurant review: Frilu, Thornhill

Frilu challenges the idea that fine dining only works downtown. We find out what makes it great and plan an itinerary for your trip to Thornhill.

Published: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Hy's Steakhouse restaurant review

Restaurant review: Hy's Steakhouse

Tableside-salads, a whisky bar and live music in a stunning setting ensure this updated Hy's location provides a show-stopping night out.

Published: Tuesday 24th December 2019
Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski

Antoni Porowski on picky eating, kielbasa and his favourite restaurants in Toronto

We talk to Antoni Porowski about his role as culinary interpreter on Netflix’s Queer Eye – and our shared history as late-blooming veg eaters.

Published: Tuesday 24th December 2019
McManis Zinfandel 2018

Drink review: McManis Zinfandel

With berry notes and a versatile pairing palate, this French and American oak matured Zinfandel is the red you need this winter.

Published: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Supernova Ballroom

Review: Supernova Ballroom – NOW CLOSED

From the couple behind Trash Tiki, the anti-waste punk pop-up, comes a disco-themed Bay Street cocktail bar that is decidedly not rubbish.

Published: Wednesday 11th December 2019
the Epicure Shop

What's in store: the Epicure Shop

We talk to the owner of the Epicure Shop about staying current after four decades in business.

Published: Wednesday 4th December 2019
Beau's David's Tea London Fog

Drink review: Beau's Beer x David's Tea London Fog

This Canadian collaboration brings together two of our favourite beverages, providing an Earl-Grey infusion for the ultimate brew.

Published: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Tourtière recipe from Sap Toronto

Make this comforting tourtière recipe

This season, we're getting our cozy on with this festive and fresh-baked Ontario harvest pork shoulder tourtière.

Things to do in Toronto; food tours

The best food tours in Toronto

Get an expert to inform your ingestion: these are the best options for food-and-drink tours in Toronto.

Published: Wednesday 21st August 2019