Whole Foods Markets (NASDAQ:WFMI) is an international supermarket chain known for its organic products, located in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom. The chain first opened its doors in 1980 when SaferWay merged with Clarksville Natural Grocery. Its first store was in Texas, then expanded to other parts of the United States, and eventually [...]

Cynthia Cheng
The Lago Bar-Grill-View, located at Dows Lake Pavillion along Ottawa’s Rideau Canal,  ushered in 2009 by offering a beautiful evening of dinner and dancing on December 31.  The evening included a choice of two sittings - a three course meal at 5:30 pm and a second, more elaborate six course sitting later in the evening. The two sittings [...]

Cynthia Cheng
Starbucks, The Second Cup and Timothy’s World Coffee aren’t the only game in town anymore.  In 2007, Toronto saw a new game in town.  Urbana Coffee, which currently has two locations in the downtown area (near Bay and Wellesley and and at Yonge, just north of Bloor) offers coffee and other drinks for a [...]

Erin Easterbrook
Italian music is lightly playing in the background of a small yet intimate restaurant. Civilized conversation is being conversed. Dim lighting is being reflected in the long and narrow, oval shaped mirrors. Fresh parsley can be smelled and for a brief moment, you may forget you’re not in Italy.

Fratelli, meaning brothers in Italian, located [...]

Sonia Minasian
Upon stepping into the urban oasis that is Chakra, one of Yonge and Eglinton’s premier Indian restaurants, one immediately feels a sense of calm. The elegant gold and ruby toned décor is striking and the aroma of fresh, spicy fare being prepared in the open concept kitchen - interestingly nestled in the dining room [...]

Three Peppers is the place to go for “green cuisine” - healthier fast food, with a menu made up of light meats, vegetarian and vegan foods. Located on Dundas, just west of University Avenue, Three Peppers has a host of selected sandwiches as well as hot entrees, soups and side salads every day. Prices are [...]

Cynthia Cheng
Toronto is a city where you can find cuisine of a variety of different cultures.  Greek Cuisine is one of them.  While the largest cluster of Greek restaurants is found on the Danforth, there are plenty of others in various parts of the city.  Greek Island is a small Greek restaurant located on College [...]

Kiki Mahy
I come from a small city where variety is not the spice of life, especially when it comes to matters of the kitchen. And there’s nothing that bothers me more than a dull pallet. So when My Thai restaurant opened up downtown, I was thrilled. Finally, as restaurant with something new to offer my [...]

Cynthia Cheng
When one thinks of a stir-fry bar, one generally sees fast food. However, nothing can be further than the truth at Fire & Ice. Located off of Highway 404 and Highway 7 in Markham, this restaurant is different. It marries the typical stir-fry bar with traditional sit-down service.
Like a regular restaurant, [...]