Guy's Leek & Potato Soup with Homemade Focaccia
My husband's homemade focaccia has become something of a legend. In anticipation of a special weekend lunch while visiting our friends Cory and Richard, focaccia was to be one of the menu highlights,...
View ArticleKiin: Royal Thai Cuisine with Chef Nuit Regular
A culinary tapestry of Royal Thai-inspired delights, Kiin is a unique dining experience from award-winning Chef Nuit Regular and Jeff Regular, the restaurateur couple behind Toronto Thai institutions...
View ArticleLaylak: Modern Lebanese Cuisine in Toronto
Laylak, which means “lilac” in Arabic, promises diners authentic Middle Eastern flavours while encapsulating the culture of Lebanon in a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. A gorgeous cream...
View ArticlePasta Carbonara: Luscious, Creamy & Delicious
Luscious, creamy and utterly indulgent, Pasta alla Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish based on eggs, pecorino romano, guanciale and black pepper. The key is to toss and thoroughly mix the cooked pasta...
View ArticleArdo: Traditional Sicilian Cuisine with Chef Marotta
Named for their first-born, Leonardo, co-owners Chef Roberto Marotta and Jacqueline Nicosia are at the helm of Toronto's Michelin-recognized restaurant Ardo and Vivi Imports, a premier distributor of...
View ArticleKutir: Elegant Indian Cuisine with Chef Rohit Ghai
Located in an elegant converted townhouse in the heart of Chelsea, Kutir is one of the best Indian restaurants in London by Michelin-starred Rohit Ghai who has become one of the culinary world’s most...
View ArticleItalian Orange Olive Oil Cake: Moist & Delicious
Rich, moist and flavourful with a lovely bright scent of orange, using olive oil in cakes is a tradition in Mediterranean cooking that adds another level of richness and decadence to any cake. Even...
View ArticleRigatoni with Hot Italian Sausage, Basil & Mustard
In 2018 Food & Wine named this recipe one of their 40 best, from one of Britain’s best loved cookery author Nigel Slater, who puts together this spicy sausage pasta with basil and creamy mustard...
View ArticleBanana Bread: Rich, Moist & Oh So Delicious
Rich, moist and delicious, this is one of my favourite banana bread recipes. it's also a great way to use up over ripe bananas — the browner they are, the better. Dark brown sugar is key. Walnuts are...
View ArticlePizza Libretto on University: Pre-Opera Dinner
We're fortunate to have a fabulous selection of authentic Neapolitan pizzerias in Toronto, and one that's received it's fair share of media buzz is Pizzeria Libretto, the brainchild of chef Rocco...
View ArticleAdrak: Michelin Star Indian Cuisine in Yorkville
Celebrated for its Michelin-recognized dishes and exquisite flavours, Adrak is a culinary jewel. Sleek and stylish with hand-carved cane and wood furniture, Herringbone wood floors, cozy turmeric-hued...
View ArticleLongboat Key & Sarasota: A Culinary Journey
A Culinary Journey to Longboat Key, FloridaFebruary 28 - May 10, 2025Scrumpdillyicious will be touring the Longboat Key area along Florida's Gulf coast from the end of February to mid May, 2025. Join...
View Article2025 Oscars with Wolfgang Puck Culinary Classics
It's time again for the most glamorous award show of the year, the Oscars, and comedian and former late-night host Conan O'Brien will be hosting the 2025 Oscar awards for the first time. In a joint...
View ArticleGreek Zucchini Fritters with Feta & Dill
Also known as Kolokithokeftedes, Greek Zucchini Fritters are a popular Greek meze, and when topped with a dollop of thick and creamy tzatziki, are a wonderfully delicious appetizer or side dish. These...
View ArticleLila: Inspired Plant-Based Organic Cuisine
One of my favourite restaurants in Sarasota is 'Lila', an inspired plant-based restaurant from chef Ryan Boeve who has recently partnered with Mark Baldwin of Baldwin Construction, the builder and...
View ArticleNobu Toronto: A Special Birthday Dinner
Defined by the inspired flavours, innovative dishes and timelesss sophistication mastered by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Nobu opened to great fanfare in Toronto in August 2024, with executive chef Alex...
View ArticleThe Michael Ross '4': Jazz Club Sarasota
With each composition and performance, Jazz musician Michael Ross invites audiences onto his musical voyage. Performed at the modern Unitarian Universalist Church in Sarasota, a popular venue for the...
View ArticleTaverna Toscana: Modern Italian with Fabio Viviani
Before attaching his byline to more than 60 restaurants in America, Chef Fabio Viviani was a successful Florentine restaurateur and a Top Chef competitor. While he didn’t win the top prize, he did earn...
View ArticleThe Lucky Frog: German Schnitzel in Bradenton
The most popular German Restaurant in Bradenton is Simone and Chef Uwe Kaufer's 'Lucky Frog', who have been serving authentic German cuisine to Floridians since opening in 2014, and currently...
View ArticleWhitney's on Longboat Key: An Island Oasis
What was once a service station at the north tip of Longboat Key, is Whitney's, an amazing laid back bodega & bar. Overhauled in 2020, the building still resembles a 1950s-style service station,...
View ArticlePier 22 Waterfront Dining on the Manatee River
Nestled in the heart of Bradenton's historic waterfront and located in a 1920's Spanish-style building modelled after the luxurious Mediterranean villas found in France, Spain, and Italy, Pier 22 is a...
View ArticleThe Shore on Longboat Key: Coastal Cuisine
Overlooking the sparkling blue waters of Sarasota Bay, Shore opened on Longboat Key in 2019 replacing Moore’s Stone Crab which operated for over 40 years. With clear, panoramic views of Sarasota Bay,...
View ArticleEnRich Bistro with Chef Rich Knowles in Bradenton
A Bradenton native who honed his culinary talent in Montana before returning to his community to share the best of what he learned while he was away, chef/owner Rich Knowles opened EnRich Bistro in...
View ArticleThe Waterfront Restaurant on Anna Maria
The Waterfront Restaurant on Anna Maria Island is a lovely escape to a simpler time — tropical, laid-back Florida the way it used to be. Lush foliage, warm wood paneling and an expansive open air...
View ArticleSt Pete's: Dale Chihuly Collection & Bonu Italian
The first custom-designed building to showcase the works of Dale Chihuly is a wonderland of glass and light. Presented by the Morean Arts Center in St. Pete's, the Museum is a stunning, permanent...
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