Could it change the culinary image of the Danforth?
By Scott Jeffries
Traditionally the Danforth has been known for its Greek town, but over the last five years there’s been a rise in a new culinary delight: Ethiopian cuisine. Between Pape and Coxwell station you’ll notice about a dozen Ethiopian restaurants right on the Danforth’s storefront. ...
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Food & Drink
Little Ethiopia
The Joy of Caffé Demetre!
Waffles, Ice Cream, and Cake, Oh My! Dieters beware: this place is for special occasions only.
By Andrea D’Amico
A dessert only restaurant is rare. The concept is delightful: sit down with friends to enjoy crêpes, waffles, ice cream, and hot drinks in massive proportions. Not only is it a dieter’s worst nightmare, thanks to...
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Canine Cuisine
For pet’s sake: doesn’t your dog deserve to eat organic too?
By Christina Vecchiato
News reports from The Canadian Press have shown that commercial dog food can contain additives, chemicals, and other unhealthy ingredients that may negatively affect your pet’s health. Preparing homemade dog food ensures that you know what is going into your pet’s food....
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Like Father, Like Son
A family approach to dishing up traditional Greek cuisine
By Lindsay Newton
Kalyvia restaurant, located at 420 Danforth Avenue, is a perfect example of the Greek family traditions that have made Danforth Avenue the centre for Greek culture in Toronto. Opened by the brothers Tsafatino, Mike and Peter, in 1990, the restaurant is named after...
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Greektown Gets a Taste of India
At Sher-E-Punjab, family, quality, and nutrition are the main ingredients for great food
By Jeffrey Ross
Husband and wife team Amar and Malkit Singh have turned home-cooked meals into a profitable family business. What began as (and nearly continued to be) a fish and chips shop ultimately became a popular Indian eatery in the heart of...
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