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

A classic daiquiri recipe from La Cubana on Ossington

Shake up this perfectly balanced classic daiquiri recipe

Think daiquiris are just sickly sweet strawberry slush? Think again with this timeless daiquiri recipe from Toronto's La Cubana.

Published: Sunday 21st August 2022
Restaurants with art | Hideki Kimura's swimming koi fish mural

Eye-popping art meets delicious food at these Toronto restaurants

Think you appreciate art? Visit these Toronto restaurants to feast your eyes on gallery-worthy art collections, hand-painted murals and immersive art works.

Published: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Hands holding a bottle of Z. Alexander Brown Uncaged Cabernet Sauvignon

Uncaged Cabernet Sauvignon is a ripe, juicy red for any occasion

From the lead singer of Zac Brown Band, Z. Alexander Brown Uncaged Cabernet Sauvignon captures the spirit of the country in an elegant, bold red.

Published: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
Carlo's Bakery in Port Credit | Cakes in the display case at Carlo's Bakery

Sweet dreams come true at Cake Boss's Carlo's Bakery

Get in your car or hop on the GO Train and make your way to Carlo's Bakery in Port Credit, stat. Your sweet tooth will thank you.

Published: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Toronto events and festivals | String lights set the mood in the Gardens at Casa Loma

The hottest Toronto events and festivals for summer 2022

Toronto's events and festivals are finally back on the menu and we've got a juicy list of the tastiest happenings you don't want to miss this summer.

Published: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
Oysters and a cocktail at Pink Sky

Seafood dreams do come true at Pink Sky in Toronto

Opened at the end of summer 2021, Pink Sky brings seafood towers, whole grilled fish and a raw bar, plus a lengthy drinks list to King West.

Published: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Folly Brewpub on College Street | Cheers with Folly beer

What's on tap at the newly reopened Folly Brewpub

Recently reopened on College, Folly Brewpub serves crowd-pleasing, crushable beer along with more unique brews — all paired with their stellar food program.

Published: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Gin cocktails and their recipes | Q1908 gin cocktail recipe

5 lip-smacking gin cocktails and their recipes

Layered with botanicals, gin is an ever-popular, complex spirit. Here, it shines in these beautiful gin cocktails, ranging from fresh and fruity to strong and citrusy.

Published: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Bearface Matsutake whisky | A bottle of Bearface Matsutake and a glass in the forest

Introducing Bearface Matsutake, an umami whisky we can't get enough of

Recently launched at LCBO, the new Bearface Matsutake is a complex, layered whisky infused with wild B.C. mushrooms for a rich, umami finish.

Published: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
The Drake Hotel, Toronto | A door opens into a guestroom at The Drake Hotel

Inside the new Modern Wing at The Drake Hotel, Toronto

After years of construction, the new Modern Wing at The Drake Hotel, Toronto is finally open. We take a peek inside the cool space brimming with local art.

Published: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Christmas traditions from Toronto chefs | Gingerbread houses from Butter Baker

Christmas traditions from Toronto's top chefs and bartenders

We head inside the homes of five food and drink pros to find out their favourite Christmas traditions, what they cook and how they make the holidays special.

Published: Friday 3rd December 2021
Review: Joni Restaurant inside Toronto's Park Hyatt Hotel

What it's like at the swanky, new Joni Restaurant

Joni Restaurant, inside Toronto's newly renovated Park Hyatt Hotel, brings bold flavours and art deco vibes to Yorkville.

Published: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Dinner party and restaurant etiquette examples | A beautiful table setting with crystal glasses

9 etiquette examples and tips you need to know

Etiquette expert Karen Cleveland helps us unlearn 18 months of eating like cavepeople with a refresher on restaurant etiquette and being a guest at dinner parties.

Published: Wednesday 20th October 2021
Toronto restaurant industry recovery | Someone works in the kitchen at Ascari on King

Toronto's restaurants are making a comeback

Toronto’s restaurant recovery is in full swing, but you may not recognize the reboot. We chat to the owners and workers rebuilding the food scene post-pandemic.

Published: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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.

Published: Monday 16th August 2021
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