Taylor Newlands

Taylor Newlands

Digital Editor

When she's not creating and overseeing digital content for Foodism, you can find Taylor sippin' on a sweet and delicious cocktail or slurpin' up some noodles (ramen, japchae, spaghettini — you name it). From oysters and nigiri to tartare, she loves anything raw. And her favourite pastime is tucking into a fried chicken sandwich and a glass of wine mid-bubble bath. She likes to eat; you get it. 

Taylor Newlands's articles

Cozy booths and tables at Harriet's Rooftop in Toronto

Harriet's rooftop serves stellar sushi and cocktails with oodles of ambience

Above 1 Hotel Toronto, Harriet's Rooftop is a glamorous oasis outfitted in greenery and string lights. We try their sumptuous winter cocktails and Japanese-inspired bites.

Published: Friday 10th November 2023
A spread of late night eats at Marked Restaurant in Toronto

Make Marked Restaurant your new favourite spot for late night eats

Whether we've got the post-bar munchies, need a pre-club snack or just want a late dinner, Marked Restaurant's new menu of mouthwatering late night eats is our go-to.

Published: Thursday 9th November 2023
Steak and lobster at Maxime's restaurant in Toronto

Maxime's is a show-stopping steak and seafood hotspot

Step into a world of mesmerizing decor and vibey electronic music at Maxime's, a sexy new King West restaurant serving heaps of seafood and steak.

Published: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Putting the finishing touches on a cocktail at Simpl Things

How Toronto became a $25 cocktail city

A decade ago, craft cocktails were a hard thing to find in Toronto — and they never surpassed $15. We discover how Toronto’s cocktail culture and its prices have blown up.

Published: Monday 25th September 2023
Couches and greenery on the patio, the Yard at the W Toronto hotel in Yorkville

Get a taste of Toronto at Living Room inside W Toronto

Serving tasty bites and gorgeous cocktails, the W Toronto hotel’s lobby bar Living Room, and adjoining patio the Yard, deserves to be a destination in its own right.

Published: Thursday 21st September 2023
TIFF Afternoon Tea at the Shangri-La Toronto

The Shangri-La Toronto is hosting TIFF Afternoon Tea

Feel like a star at the Shangri-La Toronto's TIFF Afternoon Tea, complete with premium tea, prosecco or a mocktail, and an assortment of whimsical, TIFF-inspired bites.

Thursday 7 September 2023 - Saturday 30 September 2023
Potato sour cream and onion at Lighthouse45 restaurant at Rawley Resort Marina & Spa, Port Severn

Rawley Resort is a lakeside culinary getaway

With swoon-worthy amenities and a seasonal food program helmed by chef Chris Locke, Rawley Resort in Port Severn is a lakeside retreat fit for foodies.

Published: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Wine and pasta at Stelvio on Dundas West in Toronto

Stelvio is Dundas West's hidden gem with unique Italian fare

Serving traditional dishes from the Lombardy region, Stelvio does Italian food unlike anywhere else in Toronto — with top-notch cocktails and wine to match.

Published: Friday 25th August 2023
The terrace at Skylight rooftop patio at W Toronto hotel

Skylight is a sultry, boho rooftop oasis in Yorkville

High atop the W Toronto hotel in Yorkville, Skylight is a lush and spacious escape shrouded in greenery and allure. Snack on Mediterranean plates paired with craft cocktails in the restaurant or on the rooftop patio. 

Published: Tuesday 15th August 2023
A guest room at The Beach Motel, Southampton, Ontario

Escape to The Beach Motel in Southampton, Ontario

Staying at The Beach Motel in Southampton, Ontario, is like having your own private beach house, with delicious cocktails, wine and spectacular sunsets.

Published: Monday 7th August 2023
A floral chandelier hangs over the dining room at Laylak

Full of warmth and ethereal romance, Laylak will instantly enchant you

Indulge in authentic and halal Lebanese cuisine paired with whimsical cocktails in Laylak's gorgeous cream and gold dining room in the Financial District.

Published: Wednesday 12th July 2023
The Chinese pineapple bun burger at Patois

Patois is serving the best fried chicken in Toronto

At Dundas West's Patois, chef-owner Craig Wong combines his Chinese-Jamaican background with his French culinary prowess to create some of the best dishes in the city.

Published: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Restaurants and bars with live music in Toronto | Guests at the bar watch a small band playing inside Lapinou

Jam out at these 15 bars with live music in Toronto

Sip on a glass of wine and snack on small plates as you bask in the atmosphere of sweet sounds at these bars and restaurants with live music in Toronto.

Published: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Ladurée Yordale, Toronto | Afternoon tea treats on a cake stand at Ladurée

Ladurée Yorkdale is the cutest spot for a girls' brunch

At Ladurée Yorkdale, brunch is an adorable affair with light bites and mimosas — and don't forget their famous macarons for dessert.

Published: Tuesday 11th April 2023
124 on Queen Hotel and Spa | Wine pairings with every course at Treadwell restaurant

124 on Queen is the perfect wine-and-food-filled weekend getaway

Right on the main strip in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the new 124 on Queen Hotel is home to impeccable food, a show-stopping wine list and a fully-licensed spa.

Published: Monday 10th April 2023
Best fish and chips in Toronto | A plate of fish and chips from Sea Witch

9 spots frying up the best fish and chips in Toronto

Halibut or haddock? Beer-battered and crunchy or light and crispy? No matter how you like it, these are the top spots serving the best fish and chips in Toronto.

Published: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Gnocchi al Pesto at Nuna in Parkdale, Toronto

Punchy Peruvian flavours and pisco cocktails shine at Nuna

A hidden Parkdale gem, Nuna dishes out flavour-packing Peruvian food with soul and craft cocktails in a charming atmosphere.

Published: Friday 24th February 2023
Korean restaurants Toronto | A dish topped with an egg at OddSeoul

13 Korean restaurants in Toronto to feed your Seoul

Satisfy your cravings with everything from king-sized gyoza and sizzling bibimbap to soon tofu dishes at these top-notch Korean restaurants in Toronto.

Published: Wednesday 15th February 2023

Is raw fish safe to eat? A chef fills us in on eating raw

Raw fish and uncooked beef dishes appear on many menus, but are they safe to eat? The Park Hyatt's executive chef Antonio Soriano answers all your questions.

Published: Monday 13th February 2023
A cocktail at The Dog & Tiger

The Dog & Tiger is the perfect first date spot

With delicious cocktails, elevated fare and a down-to-earth atmosphere, The Dog & Tiger is the perfect place to cozy up by the fireplace with a date.

Published: Wednesday 8th February 2023