
Toronto has had its fair share of clothing related pop ups but of late the food centric variety has taken off, and LA CARNITA is leading the pack.

Toronto has had its fair share of clothing related pop ups but of late the food centric variety has taken off, and LA CARNITA is leading the pack.

It’s always impressive to see how a chef’s cuisine can win over the palates of diners and food critics, as it is not always an easy undertaking. But what I find even more impressive than that is how anyone, let alone a chef, can win over the palates of their own family.

It seems like anything Korean influenced is hot these days. From the Momofuku empire to the popular Kogi truck, people just can’t get enough of their bold flavours. If you haven’t heard of Seoul Sausage yet, don’t worry because you will hear a lot about them real soon. They are the new upstart out of Los Angeles that have taken Korean flavours and infused them into sausages. We caught up with the guys behind Seoul Sausage to find out more.

I honestly can’t remember the last time I had a go-to spot to eat at on the Danforth. Sure, there are countless Greek restaurants scattered about but nothing that really sets itself apart from the rest. So, to say I was excited when news broke of a possible Libretto on the Danforth is an understatement. We met up with Co-owner Max Rimaldi during the last phases of construction to get a glimpse at the long awaited pizzeria.
The Container System
Located on the cement roof of a lively Parkdale restaurant unexpectedly lays an assortment of luscious vegetation. Lemon balm, mojito mint and stinging nettle just to name a few, breed vivaciously out of plastic bins, which supply the restaurant below. It’s an excellent type of sustainable urban agriculture that the creators hope will soon be more commonplace than novelty.
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