Jessica Huras

Canada, Toronto

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Toronto-based food writer l editor l content marketer. Bylines: Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Chatelaine, enRoute, Elle Canada, LCBO Food & Drink + more.

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Articles

The best Toronto patios for drinking and dining alfresco

1 week ago | durhamregion.com | Jessica Huras |Richie Assaly

The leaves are sprouting and the cherry blossoms are finally in bloom, which means its officially patio season in Toronto. Whether you’re looking for a quiet space to read a book, a streetside table to grab a snack and people-watch or a place to drink late into the evening, the city has got you covered. Here are 12 of our favourite places.
Toronto Restauranteur & Sommelier on Pairing Wine with Diverse Cuisines

3 weeks ago | sharpmagazine.com | Jessica Huras

Mark Anthony x SHARPA new wave of sommeliers and restauranteurs are rewriting the rules and proving that the right wine bottle can complement the complex flavours of cuisines from all over the world. Among them is Colin Li, owner of the long-running Chinese restaurant Hong Shing, and Marco Thompson, general manager and sommelier at the Michelin-starred Osteria Giulia.
Five Toronto takes on schnitzel, the comfort food classic

1 month ago | torontolife.com | Jessica Huras

Limon1 Jonathan and Benjamin Mishaev’s mother made them Israeli-style schnitzel when they were growing up. At Limon, they prep it the same way, forgoing the typical European process of pounding the chicken into thin cutlets. Benjamin seasons his with a signature shawarma spice blend to add warmth and depth, then coats it in a mix of panko and traditional breadcrumbs for maximum crunch. Served with a choice of sides. $28.
On Location: “A fresh take”: Avalon arrives in Bordeaux with upgraded fleet features

1 month ago | paxnews.com | Jessica Huras

Avalon Waterways has officially arrived in Bordeaux. The line’s newest itinerary charts a course through the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, blending vineyard views, châteaux visits and small-ship sophistication, for a fresh take on France’s famed wine region. PAX was on the ground (make that on the river) for the inaugural sailing of Avalon’s latest itinerary, Bonjour Bordeaux: Châteaux, Wineries & Charming Villages, from March 21-25, aboard the newly-updated Artistry II.
On Location: “A fresh take”: Avalon arrives in Bordeaux with upgraded fleet features

1 month ago | news.paxeditions.com | Jessica Huras

Avalon Waterways has officially arrived in Bordeaux. The line’s newest itinerary charts a course through the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, blending vineyard views, châteaux visits and small-ship sophistication, for a fresh take on France’s famed wine region. PAX was on the ground (make that on the river) for the inaugural sailing of Avalon’s latest itinerary, Bonjour Bordeaux: Châteaux, Wineries & Charming Villages, from March 21-25, aboard the newly-updated Artistry II.
Ontario’s next culinary hot spot? As a Toronto food writer, I’m making the case for St. Catharines

1 month ago | thespec.com | Jessica Huras

I’m having a spiritual moment with a sticky toffee pudding. The square sponge cake is firm but also impossibly tender, lounging in a silky puddle of toffee sauce and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Each bite feels nostalgic, yet new. My dining companions and I nearly waved off dessert after a satisfying parade of smoky carrots dusted with pistachio dukkah, house-cured charcuterie and a perfectly charred porterhouse steak. But our host insisted we couldn’t miss this pudding.
ACTA outlines U.S. tariffs’ impact on travel & advocacy plan at town hall

2 months ago | paxnews.com | Jessica Huras

Newly-imposed U.S. tariffs and their ripple effects on the travel industry took centre screen at a virtual town hall hosted by the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA) for its members on Tuesday (March 11). ACTA President Wendy Paradis and Director of Advocacy and Industry Relations Avery Campbell led the discussion, detailing the economic implications and the association’s continued advocacy for travel advisors.
Globus roadshow brings European tour leaders to Canada to inspire travellers

Feb 12, 2025 | news.paxeditions.com | Jessica Huras

STORY BY JESSICA HURASGlobus family of brands knows that the best way to inspire travellers is through first-hand connections. That’s why the company has flown in two of its top European tour leaders as part of a multi-city roadshow.
Globus roadshow brings European tour leaders to Canada to inspire travellers

Feb 12, 2025 | paxnews.com | Jessica Huras

STORY BY JESSICA HURASGlobus family of brands knows that the best way to inspire travellers is through first-hand connections. That’s why the company has flown in two of its top European tour leaders as part of a multi-city roadshow.
Course Correction

Feb 10, 2025 | nuvomagazine.com | Jessica Huras

There was a time when tasting menus in Toronto meant painstakingly plated dishes, stiff white tablecloths, and prices that rivalled a month’s rent. But a new wave of restaurants are rewriting the rules, trading formality for fun, streamlining courses, and bringing the experience to unexpected spaces. Whether it’s tableside grilling, an all-dessert feast, or a fresh take on fine dining, these are the most exciting tasting menus to try in Toronto right now.