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

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
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