Snack it up at AGO’s 1st Thursdays

February 10, 2013 in Downtown, Snack by Plato Putas | No comments

Remember that time you ate a bacon donut, sipped wine and ogled paintings by the Group of Seven? No? Then let me introduce you to 1st Thursdays at the Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. West). It happens on the first Thursday night of every month when the gallery is transformed into a 19+ party for over 2,000 art lovers – complete with DJs, drinks, snacks and performances.

It’s also a thoroughly enjoyable way to see their current collection from 6:30-11pm with the discounted price tag of $10 (regular adult admission is $19.50). Be warned that so far tickets always sell out in advance and next month’s event, An Evening of Word and Sound with Patti Smith, is already sold out. Your next best bet is to to buy a ticket to April’s edition when they go on sale March 8.

Love art, but not on an empty stomach? Read on to see the food is offered at 1st Thursdays.

Forget KFC. Enter Korean Fried Chicken from Galleria Supermarket.

February 3, 2013 in Korean, Uptown Toronto by Plato Putas | No comments

Sometimes it takes just one bite to realize you’re experiencing a life-changing food moment. The last time I remember feeling this way was at Schwartz’s consuming a Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich. Today’s revelation involved my inaugural bite of Korean Fried Chicken from Galleria Supermarket (865 York Mills Rd, entrance on Upjohn Rd). Pictured above is an order of Half Seasoned Chicken ($11.99).

What makes this fried chicken better than the rest? Read on for all the saucy details.

Just Add Cheese at Kinton Ramen

July 19, 2012 in Japanese, Ramen, Soup, Uncategorized by Plato Putas | 2 comments

Nope, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. That ain’t a pile of noodles the delicious pork shoulder is leaning against. It’s shredded cheese. Shredded Swiss cheese in fact. But don’t worry, the delicious fresh ramen noodles are immediately below. So feast your peepers on a steaming bowl of Cheese Ramen ($10.80) found at the recently opened Kinton Ramen (51 Baldwin St.) by the good folks at Guu Izakaya.

Still don’t believe your eyes? Find out what happens when this ooey, gooey mess gets mixed in with the broth.

How to go Healthy (or not) at Yogurty’s

July 15, 2012 in Bloor St., Ice Cream, Store Profile by Plato Putas | No comments

A few weeks back I took a closer look at Yogurty’s (527 Bloor St. West & various locations), the newest frozen yogurt shop to open in the Annex. It’s the place for self-serve frozen yogurt and DIY toppings. And while there’s a seemingly endless supply of  nuts, candies, chocolates and gooey syrups to pour over your fro-yo, there’s always the danger of overindulging and discovering your once dainty bowl now packs a load of calories and costs a whooping $9 (priced by weight at 55 cents per ounce).

Read on to find out how to create the fro-yo bowl of your dreams.

Step into the World of Yogurty’s

June 26, 2012 in Bloor St., Ice Cream, Store Profile by Plato Putas | No comments

A few years back I was one of those annoying people lamenting the fact that the States were privy to many DIY frozen yogurt shops while Toronto had none. Now I see exactly how my wishes have turned on me, since the stretch of Bloor West between Spadina to just west of Bathurst is now dotted with three of them. I’ve visited Menchie’s previously but it’s definitely worth welcoming the newest shop Yogurty’s (527 Bloor St. West & various locations) to the Annex.

Can you guess how many flavours they’ve got inside? Read on to pre-plan which ones you’ll be swirling into your bowl.

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