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

Pizza going into the oven at Cellar Door Restaurant

Inside Cellar Door Restaurant, Etobicoke's hidden gem

We venture slightly out of city limits to Etobicoke’s Cellar Door Restaurant and discover top-notch Italian fare without the usual side of pretension.

Published: Monday 27th September 2021
1 Hotel Toronto | The spacious front lobby

What it's like to stay at the new 1 Hotel Toronto

1 Hotel Toronto is a highly-aesthetic staycation that will transport you into indulgent luxury all while keeping sustainability in mind.

Published: Wednesday 15th September 2021
Mai tai cocktail recipe from Toronto's Shameful Tiki Room

Make this: Flaming mai tai from The Shameful Tiki Room

The Shameful Tiki Room in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood shows us how a mai tai cocktail is really done — flames and all.

Barocco X Nino, Italian café and trattoria | A beautiful latte from Barocco X Nino

Inside Barocco X Nino, Italian café, trattoria and more

Take a trip to Italy at new café and trattoria partnership on College Street, Barocco X Nino — home of the best pizza a taglio in the city.

Published: Tuesday 3rd August 2021
The best rooftop patios in Toronto |

20 Rooftop patios in Toronto to transport you to the tropics

Decked out with lush greenery and twinkling lights, these are the best rooftop patios in Toronto for escaping the city without actually leaving the city.

Published: Monday 19th July 2021
The best Toronto food markets | A beignet sandwich from Street Eats Market

9 of the tastiest Toronto markets for street food

Looking to fill the food festival void in your heart? We've got the best Toronto markets dishing out delicious street food and selling foodie finds this summer.

Published: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Paradise Grapevine, wine bar and bottle shop | The secret garden patio at Paradise Grapevine

Inside Paradise Grapevine, wine bar and bottle shop

From winemaking and importing bottles to operating as a wine bar with a secret garden patio, Paradise Grapevine on Bloor does it all.

Published: Monday 21st June 2021
The impact of COVID-19 on our eating habits | Mama Akua's serves Ghanian dishes

The impact of COVID-19 on our eating habits

The link between eating and emotion goes way beyond being “hangry” — we chat to three local women who understand the deep connection between food and mood.

Published: Tuesday 25th May 2021
A look at Toronto's fine dining scene | A fine dining dish

The fine dining dilemma

Toronto has been dubbed the most multicultural city in the world, yet its fine dining scene remains resoundingly white. We take a look at a category of cuisine that’s ripe for change.

Published: Tuesday 13th April 2021
Unboxed Market, Zero waste grocery store and refillery | The produce aisle at Unboxed Market on Dundas West

Inside Unboxed Market, a grocery store without plastic packaging

On Dundas West, zero-waste grocery store and refillery Unboxed Market aims to reduce food waste — and cut your grocery bill.

Published: Wednesday 31st March 2021
Shook restaurant review | A spread of vegetarian Middle Eastern fare from Shook in Toronto

Restaurant review: Shook

After a fire forced them to close for over a year, Middle Eastern vegetarian restaurant Shook is finally back.

Published: Wednesday 10th March 2021
The different sushi types and how to eat them | Chopsticks hold a piece of yellowtail oshi at Minami Toronto

Your essential guide to the different sushi types and how to eat them

Chef Kazuya Matsuoka of Minami gives us a primer on what exactly sushi is, the different sushi types and how to eat them — and (spoiler alert) you've probably been doing it wrong.

Published: Monday 1st March 2021
The best bottle shops in Toronto | Inside Peter Pan Bistro, now called Peter Pantry

16 of the best bottle shops in Toronto

Skip the lineups at the LCBO and head to one of these bottle shops in Toronto where you'll find rare wines, beer and cider, along with pantry items, meal kits and more.

Published: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Hotel review: Kimpton Saint George, The Annex

Hotel Review: Kimpton Saint George, The Annex

From raucous pub nights in The Fortunate Fox to cozy evenings curled up by the fire, the Kimpton Saint George is the perfect city hideaway.

Published: Friday 22nd January 2021
Collective Arts' new Toronto brewery | Collective Arts sparkling gin sodas in a can

Inside Collective Arts' new Toronto brewery, distillery and taproom

Following the success of their flagship brewery in Hamilton, Collective Arts has a new Toronto location. We talk creativity inside and outside the can.

Published: Monday 11th January 2021
Restaurant review: Cucci, Bronte

Restaurant review: Cucci, Bronte

All the polish, none of the pretension: Italian restaurant Cucci, in the suburban area of Bronte, delivers feel-good fine dining without a fuss.

Published: Thursday 29th October 2020
A server at Ten Restaurant | Jeffrey Chan

The Toronto restaurants putting an end to tipping

A group of restaurants have changed their policy on service. We speak to the people shaking things up – and ask why tipping wasn't fair in the first place.

Published: Monday 12th October 2020
A juicy piece of steak | Cooking the perfect steak according to Damien Cochez of Côte de Boeuf

Steak 101: How to cook steak, the best cuts and more

Damien Cochez, the head butcher at Côte de Boeuf gives us a primer on all things steak, from seasonings and how to cook it to how to choose the best cut.

Published: Tuesday 8th September 2020
Community Fridges Toronto | produce inside a refrigerator drawer

These Toronto community fridges are fighting food insecurity

Take what you need or leave what you can at these 24-hour community fridges in Toronto that are helping combat food waste and food insecurity.

Published: Tuesday 8th September 2020
The patio overlooking the Grand River at La Fontana, a restaurant in Elora

Restaurant review: La Fontana, Elora

Though the town might be quaint, Elora's restaurants are anything but. We dine at La Fontana and find food that rivals even the best Toronto establishments.

Published: Wednesday 2nd September 2020