The king of King Street West, Romain Avril, executive chef of popular rooftop hotspot Lavelle, reveals the secret to good plating, makes a case for DIY sous vide and dishes on an exciting new partnership. City Life: What sparked your passion for the kitchen? Romain Avril: There’s no start when you wake up and you’re like, …
It’s time to come out of hibernation. Here are eight dishes worth hunting down from a handful of the GTA’s most inspired chefs. Is there anything more satisfying than sinking your teeth into a perfectly cooked steak, organic and aged to perfection, or a fresh seafood dish garnished with vibrant local produce? City Life brings …
With a true love of all things cheesy, Afrim Pristine mixes playfulness with a passionate dedication to his craft. If smell is the most powerful and acute of the senses, then walking into the Cheese Boutique at 45 Ripley Ave. in the South Kingsway is the ultimate sensory workout. Prosciutto hangs from the ceiling, truffles …
LCBO introduces Woodbridge to Destination Italy, a specialty store carrying the best in imported vino. The beginning of the New Year saw the opening of the much-anticipated LCBO Destination Italy specialty store, located at 8260 Hwy. 27 in Woodbridge. It boasts the largest selection of Italian wines and spirits available in a single store outside …
City Life caught up with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver at Jamie’s Italian in Yorkdale Shopping Centre — the restaurant’s first location in North America. CL: Why did you choose to open your first North American location of Jamie’s Italian in Canada, rather than the States? JO: Because I’m definitely more at home here! CL: What …
Looking to try a new dish or restaurant with friends and family this fall? City Life has curated a mouth-watering list of the top five places to visit. Our inner foodies are jumping for joy! It’s time to step away from the usual mundane dinners and switch it up by exploring fresh new flavours this …
Toronto meets Argentina: chef Anthony Rose hosts a culture-rich dinner and wine pairing in celebration of the vibrant country. Thank God for Anthony Rose, Toronto’s star chef who has not only fired up the city’s cuisine scene but also knows how to feed our obsession with good wine. He did just that this summer while …
Bringing us the legendary Terra Restaurant, Substance Food Group’s Stephen Perrin, Ian Chase and Michael De Tommaso on the beginning of a culinary adventure that continues to evolve and shape the restaurant industry. On a cool, sunny day, the skies bright and blue, I make my way toward Sarpa Restaurant, an Italian-inspired Richmond Hill mainstay …
Whether you’re a daily burger-flipper or a grilling virgin, when investing in a barbecue you want a unit that’ll turn you on as much as you’ll turn it on. As summer tugs us outside and transforms our backyards into our own personal restaurants, City Life chats with Vaughan’s grilling authorities to reveal their insider tips, …
XXI Chophouse executive chef Sam Khalil shares his tips on how to grill the perfect steak in five easy steps. There’s nothing better than slicing into a perfectly cooked steak (OK, there are a few things, but great steaks are definitely in our top 10). So how do you make sure your steak is resto-worthy? …