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

Irish whisky | Cheers with Teeling Irish whisky

We discover Irish whisky and its increasing popularity

Irish whisky may have been considered second fiddle to Scotch whisky, but now the spirit is having a moment — and it goes far beyond Jameson.

Published: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Aquavit | An aquavit cocktail at EPOCH

Introducing aquavit, the Scandinavian spirit that's making waves in Toronto

The Scandinavian spirit has been popping up on cocktail lists across Toronto — but what exactly is aquavit? We speak to the proponents of the Nordic tipple to find out.

Published: Thursday 27th January 2022
Toronto restaurants offering takeout and delivery |

50 restaurants offering delivery and takeout in Toronto right now

Another lockdown means another ban on indoor dining. Support your Toronto restaurant faves with a takeout order this week.

Published: Monday 10th January 2022
The best Advent calendars for adults | The Grape Witches advent calendar comes in a delightfully festive box

12 of the most delicious advent calendars for adults 2021

Countdown with cocktails, coffee, craft beer and more this December. Here are our favourite advent calendars for adults.

Published: Wednesday 17th November 2021
Premier Luxury Suite at The SoHo Hotel, Toronto

What it's like to stay at The SoHo Hotel, Toronto

The SoHo Hotel's modern digs, soul-satisfying eats and a happening downtown location make for an epic Toronto staycation.

Published: Wednesday 3rd November 2021
Restaurant review: Vela Toronto | Indoor dining at the stunning King West spot

Vela, a ritzy, new restaurant on Portland Street

Sweeping architecture and twenties vibes meet seasonal New American cuisine and pop-culture inspired tipples at downtown dining destination, Vela.

Published: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
A paloma recipe from El Rey in Kensington Market

Make this: El Rey's paloma

Move over margaritas: The paloma is the true Mexican classic. With tequila, grapefruit and soda, it just screams brunch — and we've got the recipe from El Rey.

Published: Monday 5th July 2021
Safehouse Coffee, greengrocer, café, art shop and community hub | The interior of Safehouse Coffee

Safehouse Coffee is now a greengrocer, café and more

Brockton Village café Safehouse Coffee switched things up to become a greengrocer stocked with local items, an art shop and a community hub.

Published: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Bar Mignonette, Dundas West restaurant review | Garlic shrimp at Bar Mignonette

Restaurant review: Bar Mignonette

If you love the vibes at Dundas West's Patois, you'll really love heading upstairs to Bar Mignonette, the new go-to spot for seafood and wine in Bellwoods.

Published: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Iconic Dishes: 416 Snack Bar | Korean fried chicken

Iconic Dishes: 416 Snack Bar

Toronto's late-night legend and industry favourite 416 Snack Bar shares the stories behind some of their best-known dishes.

Published: Friday 23rd April 2021
Cocktail recipes and tips from Toronto's best bartenders | A rose gold shaker, strainer and stir spoon surrounded by fruit

Cocktail recipes and tips from Toronto's best bartenders

Recreating delicious cocktails during lockdown has proved harder than we thought. So we asked Toronto's best bartenders to share their essential tips and favourite cocktail recipes.

Published: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Shangri-La Toronto | Afternoon tea

Shangri-La Toronto, Downtown: hotel review

The Shangri-La's stellar view over Toronto, crisp white bed linens and room service are all good reasons as to why hotels are an essential service.

Published: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Grape Witches Grape Glass | natural wine shop Dundas St. W

What to expect at new-school wine shop Grape Witches, Dundas Street West

The Grape Glass is the wine shop from pioneering duo the Grape Witches. Stop by for a snack, a sip and to learn about natural wine.

Published: Tuesday 16th February 2021
Seth Rogen on Houseplant, his new weed brand | Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg

Q&A: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg on their new cannabis brand Houseplant

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg talk Houseplant, their new cannabis brand, and weed’s long-overdue legalization.

Published: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Hot toddy recipe from Maison Selby

Make this: Maison Selby's Posh Toddy

Self-medicate with this hot toddy recipe from Maison Selby. We swear it has medicinal properties...

Published: Monday 14th December 2020
Toronto's French Bakery Marvelous by Fred | Bakers preparing pastries

What to expect at Toronto's new French bakery Marvelous by Fred

Pastry fiends are in for the sweetest of treats at new Queen Street West French bakery Marvelous by Fred.

Published: Monday 14th December 2020
Matty Matheson | The celeb chef digs into a Matty's Patty's cheeseburger

Matty Matheson talks mental health, cooking for his kids and flipping burgers at new spot Matty's Patty's

Matty Matheson is back in town for Matty’s Patty’s on Queen West. He talks burgers, cookbooks and how being a dad has changed things in the kitchen.

Published: Tuesday 1st December 2020
How to drink tea | a woman pouring tea

How to make the perfect cup of tea, according to an expert

There's far more to tea than bags and boiling water. Pluck Teas' Jennifer Commins tells us how to make the perfect brew, and how to pair your meal with your mug.

Published: Monday 16th November 2020
The Commoner Bar Room | Craft cocktails

Restaurant review: The Commoner Bar Room, Little Italy

The Commoner gets a cool younger sister on College Street with moody furnishings, finger-licking good share platters and some of Little Italy's most inventive craft cocktails.

Published: Monday 5th October 2020
Brickworks Ciderhouse Toronto craft cider | Hands holding Batch: 1904 and seasonal ciders

Review: Brickworks Ciderhouse, Toronto's first craft cidery

From the breakout Batch: 1904 to premium craft peach cider in their can of Stadium Island Peach, Brickworks Ciderhouse is leading the cider revolution and it’s about bloody time.

Published: Wednesday 23rd September 2020