• Food + Drink

    A Beginner’s Crash Course to Asian Cuisine in Toronto

    January 17, 2017 /

    Ever find yourself intimidated by the daunting array of Asian cuisine, wanting to move on from the generic chow mein and sweet and sour pork from your local Manchu Wok? You wonder, “Where should I start? How do I even use chopsticks? Should I try Japanese food or Korean food?” And then you find yourself lost in a sea of new terms. Even the restaurants have unfamiliar names. “What is Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu and what can I eat there?” As a resident Torontonian, keen on Asian cuisine, I frequently show my friends new places to eat, gauging their comfort with local cuisine. For the newbies, I like to…

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  • Spotlight

    Does The Danforth Have An Identity Crisis?

    January 3, 2017 /

    Nestled between a Starbucks and Holy Name Catholic Church is St. Irene Chrisovalantou Greek Orthodox Church. A former body shop, the space was converted into a church in 1974 in response to members of the Greek community who wanted a place to preserve their culture. However, you would literally miss it in a blink of an eye. “It’s always been off to the side,” said Katy Haralampidis, 42, whose Danforth experience started in the church. The church remains accessible to Greeks who live in the area; however, there is a string of disappointment in its lack of structural development over the years. “I remember going to play with my friends…

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  • Archive

    Review: Toronto’s Sense-less Restaurants

    January 11, 2016 /

    Able-bodied people go through life without thinking about accessibility issues. There are many ways that this world is experienced differently for anyone living with a disability. The following two restaurants offer a dining experience that help the abled understand the perspective of the deaf and blind. O’Noir 620 Church St., Toronto O’Noir provides a dine-in-the-dark experience. When entering the restaurant, diners order in the lit lobby. Once diners review the menu, a sighted bartender takes their order and communicates it to a blind server. There are two options: either a three course meal (appetizer, main, dessert) or a two course meal (appetizer and main, or main and dessert). Drinks are also ordered before entering the dark room.…

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    Ouzeri Estiatorio

    January 24, 2014 /

      Eating my way through Greek town By: Alexa Keeler Welcome! This corner of On the Danforth Online will document my exploration of authentic Greek cuisine; both restaurant-made and homemade. Traditionally, an ouzeria is a type of Greek tavern that serves Greek liquor and mezedes, which are small finger foods. Regardless of the modest satisfaction the name Ouzeri suggests, this restaurant is more of a humbling experience than a humble place. Possibly the most understated for its quality, Ouzeri presents some of the finest traditional Greek cuisine on the Danforth.

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