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Spice City Toronto: Hakka on the Danforth

Danforth Dragon makes spicy Hakka cuisine, right on the subway line.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Feb. 17th, 9:30 am

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Spice City Toronto: An Ethiopian Breakfast

Some of the best brunch in town comes from Lalibela, an Ethiopian restaurant.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Feb. 10th, 11:00 am

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Spice City Toronto: Home of the Bulgogi Burger

A subway-station food stall serves up an unusual take on a Korean classic.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Jan. 27th, 9:00 am

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Spice City Toronto: Portuguese Delicacies on Display

A Portuguese grocery's low-key facade conceals a buffet of hard-to-find treats.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Jan. 20th, 11:00 am

Spice City Toronto: Crazy for Chinese-Mexican Fusion

Chino Locos' innovative menu blends Asian and Latin flavours—General Tao chicken burrito, anyone?

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto • Photos by Sarah EfronJan. 6th, 9:00 am

Spice City Toronto: On the Lamb

Try lamb barbecued, curried, fried, and jellied—in soup, in dumplings, and on skewers—at Chinese Halal Restaurant in Scarborough.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto • Photo by Sarah EfronDec. 23rd, 9:00 am

Spice City Toronto: Jerk Chicken Sidewalk Battle

Three restaurants on Eglinton West face off on a nightly basis, filling the air with fragrant smoke and offering customers a perfect post-clubbing nosh.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto • Photo by Sarah EfronDec. 9th, 11:00 am

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Spice City Toronto: Tasty Tamil Treats

Everything tastes better when it's served on a banana leaf.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Nov. 25th, 9:00 am

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Spice City Toronto: A 24/7 Taste of Persia

Satisfy those 4 a.m. saffron-rice cravings at a Don Mills bar and restaurant.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto • Photo by Sarah EfronNov. 18th, 10:00 am

Spice City Toronto: Hooray for Pide

Who needs sauce? Pizza Pide's signature pizza-like dish gets its rich flavours from herbs and spiced meats.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto • Photo by Sarah EfronOct. 28th, 10:30 am

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Spice City Toronto: Icy Dishes at Tofu Village

In this Koreatown restaurant, noodle soup—like revenge—is a dish best served cold.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto • Photos by Sarah EfronOct. 21st, 9:00 am

Spice City Toronto: Pupusas, Empanadas, and Lomitos, Oh My

North York's Plaza Latina serves up Latin American specialties in its bustling food court.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto • Photos by Sarah EfronOct. 14th, 1:15 pm

Spice City Toronto: Tavazo Delivers the (Dried) Goods

Head north on Yonge Street and keep going until you reach this trove of Persian goods, known for its perfect pistachios and dried-fruit delights.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Oct. 7th, 12:00 pm

Spice City Toronto: Meat-Free Indian Beach Snacks

Chow down on some vegetarian snacks that pack a spicy punch and check out the latest Bollywood DVDs at this Little India restaurant and video store.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Sep. 30th, 1:30 pm

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Spice City Toronto: A Filipino Delicacy in St. James Town

Even for an adventurous eater, dishes like an in-shell duck fetus are best consumed in the dark.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto • Photos by Sarah EfronSep. 23rd, 11:00 am

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Spice City Toronto: Brit Brews and Bangladeshi Bites

Flavourful curries, serious beers, and cool tunes boost Bloordale's Stella above its dive-bar past.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto • Photos by Sarah EfronSep. 9th, 9:45 am

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Spice City Toronto: Cookies, in Bulk!

They may sound like something you dreamed of as a kid, but it turns out cookie outlets really do exist.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto • Photos by Sarah EfronSep. 2nd, 10:02 am