Caroline Aksich

Oct 14, 2024 | torontolife.com | Caroline Aksich

I grew up in a strict household. My parents were devout Christians and had a lot of rules, which led me to develop a bit of a rebellious streak. In high school, in the late 1960s, I loved football, but my parents didn’t want me playing. I’d hide my gear at school and, when I arrived home late, lie and tell them I’d gotten detention. As I got older, I realized that my parents’ vision for my life wasn’t for me.

Oct 9, 2024 | torontolife.com | Caroline Aksich

The sort-of secret: Yan Dining Room, chef Eva Chin’s new neo-Chinese pop-up inside of Hong Shing RestaurantYou may have heard of it if: You’ve been following Chin since her days at Momofuku KojinBut you probably haven’t tried it because: It’s hidden in Hong Shing’s private dining roomKeeping a restaurant relevant while maintaining its soul is a delicate balancing act, but Colin Li has nailed it at Hong Shing.

Sep 27, 2024 | torontolife.com | Caroline Aksich

After narrowly escaping the indignant fate of being turned into condos, Newmarket’s 1914 post office is looking pretty good these days. Credit goes to Archive Hospitality Group, which meticulously preserved the Italianate red-brick exterior and clock tower while giving the interior a sleek 21st-century upgrade. A discreet three-storey wing was added to expand the space, but preservation was the main goal.

Sep 13, 2024 | torontolife.com | Caroline Aksich

Including a fish-free take on sushi pizza and a Big Mac–inspired rollName: Sushi MomoContact: 1122 Queen St. W., sushimomo.ca/torontoPreviously: Hello 123Neighborhood: ParkdaleOwners: Christian Ventura, Mark Kupfert and Daniel SussChef: Christian VenturaAccessibility: Not fully accessibleGrowing up just outside of the culinary hotspot that is Mexico City, Christian Ventura always knew he wanted to cook. His family, however, had other plans for him.

Sep 11, 2024 | torontolife.com | Caroline Aksich

Farm-to-table dining in a retrofitted 110-year-old post office Name: Overlea Contact: 180 Main St. S., Newmarket, 289-319-7678, thepostmarkhotel.ca, @thepostmarkhotel Neighbourhood: Newmarket Owner: Archive Hospitality Group (Gladstone House, Broadview Hotel) Chef: John Turner (Fairmont Royal York’s Reign and Clockwork) Accessibility: Fully accessible Archive Hospitality Group, a newly established hotel management company by Streetcar and Dream, is making a bold bet on the charm of...