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After two visits, my new favourite weekday lunch spot is Fabarnak (519 Church St., north of Wellesley). The prices are reasonable, the ambiance is clean and casual, and they creatively push their food that much more than most midday meals. The best deal is the Square Peg ($9), a bento-style box with contents that change daily and are announced via twitter. And beware, there’s only a limited number available (usually between 15 to 20) so they sell out quickly.
There’s a wonderful new project happening infront of Scadding Court Community Centre (707 Dundas St. West, just east of Bathurst) that revolves around supporting and promoting small businesses who can set up shop in retrofitted shipping containers. The SCC Live Local Marketplace includes several food vendors and on my first visit I picked the Monforte Dairy stall because I’ve heard rave reviews about their grilled cheese sandwiches. First, let me say that although they’re working out of a shipping container, the two guys running the stall were the ultimate example of great customer service. Better, I’d venture to say, than I’ve received in some restaurants and most stores.
What made these guys so friendly and how great was the sammy? Read on for the gooey goods.
Today marks Executive Chef Andrea Nicholson’s last day at Great Cooks on Eight (401 Bay St.), the terrific lunch destination on the eighth floor of the Simpson Tower. Here’s every reason you could possibly need to make a visit.
Reason #1: The Pasta Special
I was lucky enough to be the guest of my friend Mike, who worked as a Field Director on Top Chef Canada Season 1. Andrea generously presided over our 5-course lunch which easily became the most food I’ve ever eaten in the middle of a day. One of the courses was the Daily Pasta Special: Orecchiette with guanciale, fava beans, caramelized shallots and seasoned bread crumbs. Each weekday Great Cooks announces their daily specials via twitter, and they are continuously delicious sounding.
Read on for the 7 other reasons to get your butt there. Number 2 is especially time sensitive!
My trip down to New York City a few months ago meant lots of good eatin’ and being reunited with the other Plato Putas co-founder, my dear pal Jas. The highlight was Sunday morning at the Brooklyn Flea (North 6th & Kent in Williamsburg, BK). We browsed through vintage finds and ate tacos (two for $6) on the waterfront looking towards the Manhattan skyline. Here’s a look at a few other noteworthy food moments from my trip.
Read on for pics of Eataly, Russ & Daughters, Momofuku and more.
