Toronto Eats: Lunch at Kinton Ramen

Toronto Eats: Kinton Ramen, Kiku Corner

I love noodles. I am a noodle girl. Hence ramen. Specifically, Kinton Ramen. I walked by often as it was undergoing construction and was intrigued by the gorgeous wood siding storefront, and I finally found time to eat lunch there with some friends. To start, I had the delectable Tofu Furai, a mixture of tofu […]

Soma Chocolatemaker

Soma Chocolatemaker, Kiku Corner

It is pretty much impossible to go to Soma Chocolatemaker and leave without buying something tasty! Whether it’s a handcrafted chocolate truffle, impossibly rich chocolate cake or thick hot chocolate that is basically melted chocolate, there is something to tempt everyone. One of the many benefits of visiting a Soma boutique is that the chocolatemakers […]

Toronto Eats: Birthday Dinner at Cafe Belong

Toronto Eats: Birthday Dinner at Cafe Belong, Kiku Corner

Cafe Belong is an amazing restaurant located at the Evergreen Brickworks that specializes in sustainable, seasonal, locally sourced dishes. Chef and owner Brad Long is a staunch advocate for sustainable farming and ethical treatment of livestock. There are many meatless options on both the brunch and dinner menus, so vegetarians do not feel forgotten or second-class. To […]

Toronto Eats: Birthday Dinner at Han Ba Tang

Toronto Eats: Han Ba Tang, Kiku Corner

Han Ba Tang, meaning “one full round,”  is a new Korean restaurant in the North York area of Toronto. Ryan and I made the trek up there to celebrate my birthday. Having already had some drinks downtown, we skipped the alcohol and went straight for the food. The menu featured small tapas- or izakaya-style items with […]

Canadian Design: CarolynDraws Illustration + Letterpress

2015 calendar, CarolynDraws, Kiku Corner

“First, you take the graham. You stick the chocolate on the graham. Then, you roast the mallow. When the mallow’s flaming, you stick it on the chocolate. Then you cover it with the other end. Then, you scarf.” – Hamilton “Ham” Porter from the Sandlot. Once again, food art! CarolynDraws is a Toronto artist whose […]