Hunter Gutman

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Staff Writer and Digital Coordinator at Twenty Two Media

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Take dad to these Toronto whisky bars for Father's Day

4 days ago | foodism.to | Hunter Gutman |Taylor Newlands |Katie Bridges

Offering a different, slower experience than many of the city's best drinking dens, Toronto's top whisky bars are for the real aficionados. Here, you'll find shelves stocked with rare bottles and special releases, often hand-picked by their knowledgeable owners. Prepare to pore over novel-length menus — Toronto's best whisky bars take pride in their enormous selections, with hundreds of spirits lining the walls like a drinkable art installation.
Discovering Crown Royal's unique blend

4 days ago | foodism.to | Hunter Gutman

"Woah," I gasp under my breath as the van hits a pothole and I’m jolted in my seat. The road to Gimli, Manitoba, is bumpy at times, but my destination is alluring enough that I don’t mind. The community on the edge of Lake Winnipeg, about an hour from the capital city, is home to the sprawling Crown Royal distillery.
Where chef Nuit Regular likes to eat, snack and sing karaoke in Toronto

1 week ago | foodism.to | Hunter Gutman |Jelena Subotic

You know her as the ambitious and talented owner of one of Toronto's most iconic restaurants, Pai — but before her success, chef Nuit Regular came from humble beginnings. Regular began cooking as a child and was first introduced to the restaurant industry as a kitchen helper in street restaurants. She spent nearly a decade working as a nurse in Pai, Thailand, before making her first foray into the culinary world as a restaurateur.
No Vacancy serves sultry sippers on Ossington

1 month ago | foodism.to | Hunter Gutman

“I’ve killed myself for this one,” laments industry veteran and No Vacancy bar manager and assistant general manager Troy Gilchrist. When Gilchrist was approached by Connor Gilbert, Joseph Lee, Chris Piron and Michael Swirla to develop an entire cocktail program for the opening of their brainchild, a sexy new Ossington haunt in the old Ghost Chicken digs, he only had two months. But, he was up for the challenge. “This is the eleventh opening I’ve done in my career,” he reveals.
Toronto's best vegan restaurant just announced it's closing

Feb 25, 2025 | foodism.to | Hunter Gutman

It's been a tough few years for Toronto's vegan restaurants, and things don't seem to be getting any easier in 2025. La Bartola, the only fully plant-based restaurant on the city's Michelin Guide, has announced it will be closing for good in March. La Bartola chef Iván Castro made his mark on Toronto's food scene with his forward-thinking, authentic Mexican cuisine that impressed critics and patrons alike, including us.
These Toronto artists' tasty food illustrations will pique your appetite

Feb 19, 2025 | foodism.to | Hunter Gutman

Sure, a picture might be worth a thousand words, but an illustration is worth a hundred photos. While we love double-tapping the glossy food shots that pop up on our Instagram feeds, they can never quite capture the same level of nostalgia or adoration that a painter or illustrator can infuse into their work.
This new cocktail bar might be the sexiest spot on Ossington

Jan 27, 2025 | foodism.to | Hunter Gutman

On a late-night romp down the Ossington strip, you could practically close your eyes, point, and you'd stumble into one of the best bars in the city. With such stiff competition, Connor Gilbert, Joseph Lee, Chris Piron and Michael Swirla cranked up the romance when converting the beloved Ghost Chicken into an alluring new cocktail bar. No Vacancy bears no hints of its poultry-packed past. From the moment I walk in, past the neon street sign, the deep red walls invite me to be their Valentine.
The best breakfast sandwiches in Toronto worth getting out of bed for

Nov 6, 2024 | foodism.to | Hunter Gutman

There's a near-fervour when it comes to the quest for the best breakfast sandwiches in Toronto. Our Instagram feed is always flooded with recommendations for hole-in-the-wall bakeries, or grab-n'-go cafés that serve hangover-curing, eggy beauties. We're salivating at the very thought of sinking our teeth into them. We're a city that loves a late breakfast, and we flock to the best brunch spots in Toronto — but if you can't commit to dining in, a breakfast sandwich to-go will satisfy your cravings.
Celebrating Día de los Muertos in Mexico City

Oct 31, 2024 | escapism.to | Hunter Gutman

At the beginning of November, Mexico erupts in the colourful multi-day celebration of Día de los Muertos. Grinning skulls, often decorated in vibrant hues, are ubiquitous, along with elaborate flower-adorned altars and papel picado — but, unlike Halloween, this isn’t a wink at the macabre. Instead, it’s a festival that fondly remembers passed loved ones. Gatherings are often full of humour, food (like pan de muerto, a sweet bread) and lighthearted epitaphs to honour the deceased.
Civil Liberties' stunning new art-deco cocktail bar is a world of whimsy

Oct 22, 2024 | foodism.to | Hunter Gutman

Vaulted ceilings that open up to a gaping skylight; vintage sofas and light fixtures that ooze art-deco glamour; a gleaming bar, backed by ceiling-high shelves; and cartoons and Crocs? These are the happy contradictions of Civil Works, the ambitious new venture by Nick Kennedy, David Huynh and the Civil Liberties team that's already become one of the best bars in Toronto. The Gatsby-esque space radiates charm while remaining playful and mischievous.