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1 week ago | 
foodism.ca | Taylor Newlands
Toronto's matcha scene is exploding right now. It seems like everyone is adding matcha to their menus, from Toronto's cutest cafés to the best bakeries in the city. Now that even Tim Hortons has jumped on the matcha bandwagon, you know you're late to the party if you haven't already been sipping on a matcha latte. But is matcha a new wellness staple that's here to stay or just another craze like the pickle trend?
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2 weeks ago | 
foodism.ca | Taylor Newlands |Hunter Gutman |Katie Bridges
Pride Month is the most fun and fabulous time in Toronto. Financial institutions, corporations and even the LCBO plaster rainbows all over their storefronts, showing their support and brightening up the streets. Drag shows take over some of the best brunches and the most beautiful patios in the city, glamourizing our weekends.
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3 weeks ago | 
escapism.to | Taylor Newlands
Flashy hotels often draw more youthful, raucous crowds, but loud decor and even louder restaurants sometimes leave me feeling completely overstimulated. The St. Regis Toronto is a soothing abode where you can fully relax and unwind after a long day of trompsing around the city — or during the entirety of the stay. A sea of creams and browns envelops guests in a warm, comforting embrace, from the lobby and the onsite dining areas to the guest rooms.
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3 weeks 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.
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1 month ago | 
foodism.to | Taylor Newlands
Wine terminology flies around the room faster than I can grab onto. It’s not just tasting notes and tannins, which I can usually guess my way through. We’re talking technical — yeast inoculation and dozens of other things I don’t understand. I’m a wine “enthusiast,” let’s say — I love to drink wine, and I want to understand why I like what I like. But I’m in way over my head as the only journalist amongst a group of wine professionals today. How do you picture a group like this?
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1 month ago | 
foodism.to | Taylor Newlands
I've long loved 1 Hotel Toronto for its environmental focus, reclaimed wood furniture and the oodles of live plants adorning the property. It's also got its fare share of drinking and dining destinations — Casa Madera gets all the hype for its vibey atmosphere and Harriet's Rooftop offers one of the best patios in Toronto. But the stunning Flora Lounge in the lobby and the adjacent 1 Kitchen remain relatively under the radar.
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2 months ago | 
escapism.to | Taylor Newlands
I’ve been stuck in a rut. Even when your job is as exciting as being a food and travel writer, the banality of everyday life can be taxing. So, when I get the chance to go on Jen Fabel’s Soulful Radiance Retreat, I jump at the opportunity. I’ve never done anything like this before. I’ve gone on spa weekends and wellness getaways that are all about escaping from life to carve out time for self-care in the form of healthy indulgence and pampering. This Ontario wellness retreat is entirely different.
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2 months ago | 
foodism.to | Taylor Newlands
Solid cocktails, a menu of tasty South American-inspired bites and one of the best bottomless brunches in the city made Marked Restaurant my go-to spot whenever I needed an easy, crowd-pleaser. I've been there with friends, dates and even my family. Now the downtown Toronto restaurant has transformed into Runway06. The sprawling space feels louder and flashier than before. On a Thursday evening after work, EDM is bumping out of the speakers, even though most diners don't arrive until much later.
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2 months ago | 
foodism.to | Taylor Newlands
Tucked away in the quaint cobblestone-lined Distillery District, Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie is a beautiful, sprawling restaurant. Brick walls add a down-to-earth charm to the elegant French bistro, while the intricate details on the floor and ceiling pull the eye in every direction. In the warmer months, it's also got a beautiful garden patio.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
escapism.to | Taylor Newlands
Whistler is known for being one of the best ski slopes in the world in the winter and a top-notch biking destination in the summer. But the Canadian resort town deserves a lot more credit for its infrastructure. Between outdoor adventures, folks can explore the beautiful, walkable town at the base of the mountain and fuel up at the best Whistler restaurants.
