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One of my favourite “hidden gems in plain sight” is Toronto’s @queengardencentre. Having been a staple of the @riverside_bia area for quite some time, it got an excellent new upgrade this summer with the introduction of @queengardencafe, simply comprised of a stylish greenhouse serving espresso based beverages and classic café treats. They’ve added ample outdoor seating around the space, making it a perfect spot to take a plant and coffee break on your walk between Downtown and Leslieville.

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Welcome to The Hamptons! Or, @hamptons_restaurant

Welcome to The Hamptons! Or, @hamptons_restaurant in Toronto, to be clear. This restaurant and bar is charming as heck and makes you feel like you’ve literally transported to a city oasis. Chef Rachel Chartrand is at the helm, and for the summer, they’ve just started with a mostly-raw, very limited, seasonal menu. I loved the overall experience, but will be looking forward to seeing what they bring in for the Fall when they can offer more items!

Located at 53 Clinton St (corner of College and Clinton); currently open for dinner and drinks Monday to Saturday.

Tag a friend you want to bring here!👇🏼

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It’s not fancy, but @artisinbakery is a true @ot

It’s not fancy, but @artisinbakery is a true @ottawatourism institution! If you can find your way to this industrial warehouse, make sure to come early (they open at 9:00 a.m. every day other than Monday).

Art-is-In Bakery was founded the year I moved to Ottawa and started university, so coming here always feels super nostalgic (even when back then, all they had were a few loaves of fun bread at the farmer’s market!) If you’re a fan of the simple, no-frills food featured on shows like @yougottaeathere and @guyfieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, you’ll like this place too.

If you live in Ottawa, what’s your favourite thing to order here?!

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It’s a bit melancholic to recommend a place to v

It’s a bit melancholic to recommend a place to visit that’s closing (for good), but if you have the chance, please go visit @patrice_demers’ iconic Montréal bakery, Patrice Pâtissier, one last time. The pastries are seasonally-inspired and expertly made, and the staff are great. Make sure to order online and check their hours carefully to avoid disappointment! Official closing date is August 20, 2022.

P.S. This is “footage” from my visit in May, where I picked up the precious cargo after a conference, carried it with me through airport lines, into the lounge, onto the plane to Toronto, in an Uber directly to a party, then back home, eating (and sharing) along the way (which made the airport delays a LOT more tolerable!).

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Can’t stand kitchen food waste? I’ve had a @t

Can’t stand kitchen food waste?

I’ve had a @teroinnovation electric at-home composter in my kitchen for awhile and I thought I’d introduce you! Created by former fellow grad students @elizabethcoulombe and @valerielaliberte as a project to solve the accessible composting issues in Québec City, this is a product that just makes sense.

I had the pleasure of meeting Elizabeth and Valérie at an event last year and it’s been really fun to follow them along in their journey to develop and market these machines. It may not be a solution for everyone (especially if your electricity costs are high in your municipality!) but you can’t deny how much better this is than keeping and flipping a giant pile of worms for months!

Would you give this machine a try?

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A café to pick up everything you need for a prope

A café to pick up everything you need for a proper French picnic: @laboulangeriedundas! Loved the design and the selection of fresh pastries and sandwiches, and perhaps very importantly right now, Dijon mustard! Credit/debit card only, 1134 Dundas W. Toronto. You can pick up their croissants at @franco.fete.toronto tent on Ossington this weekend as well!)

P.S. I’ve been hanging out at @the.welcome.market all weekend for @chuonthisstudio and this is one of many adorable places that remind me why I need to hang out in the West End more often!

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Week 2 of @smorgasburgtoronto is a wrap! @smorgasb

Week 2 of @smorgasburgtoronto is a wrap! @smorgasburg, the largest weekly open-air food market in North America, has finally arrived in Toronto. Our version of the festival is located at 7 Queens Quay E, and will be on every Saturday until September 10, and open from 11am - 6pm (but definitely aim to get there earlier than later!).

I didn’t get to try everything (of course!) but I loved the Menchi Katsu Sando from @iki.shokupan x @kyotokatsugyu.to, the Ube flan doughnut from @bakerraexcafe, iced Kopi from @kissmypans and a few bites of the salmon taco from @nozomikitchen. And I’m always happy to eat anything from @lalabakeshop.ca!

It was so great to run into so many food friends as well!

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@whitelilydiner is everything you love about going

@whitelilydiner is everything you love about going to a greasy spoon, but without any of the grease! I crave their updated takes on classics like the hot turkey sandwich (photo 1) and the meatloaf and mashed potatoes (photo 2) which are both served with silky gravy and balanced with a little jam/pickle element. They’ve got salads too (for “heath”) and if they still have doughnuts by the time you show up, you’ll definitely want to grab one. The mustard yellow booths (+ today featuring @martinhui in blue) also provide a fun backdrop!

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