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

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.

Published: Wednesday 6th November 2019
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
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The late chow: Toronto chefs reveal the best restaurants open late

After restaurants close, cooks and chefs pour into the streets in search of something to eat. We find out where they head for the best late-night bites.

Published: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Toronto restaurants downtown; Chotto Matte.

Restaurant review: Chotto Matte Toronto

Toronto is the latest outpost of this upscale Nikkei restaurant empire, offering diners in the Financial District exciting small plates and barbecue dishes with a Japenese-Peruvian flair.

Published: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Toronto restaurants; Ascari Enoteca King West.

Restaurant review: Ascari King West

This longstanding Leslieville spinoff launches a new outpost in the Fashion District, extending its menu of Italian favourites.

Published: Wednesday 24th July 2019
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Top Six in the 6: Best Neighbourhood Crawls

Add class to your crawls with these tours of top local beer bars, watering holes and gin joints.

Published: Wednesday 17th July 2019

Weapons of Choice: Lagostina's Giada Dutch Oven

Let your Dutch oven take centre stage with a celebrity chef collaboration that looks good on and off the stovetop.

Published: Wednesday 10th July 2019