Posts Filed Under: “spice city”

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Maha’s: Beautiful brunch in the East End

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

Spice City Toronto: This crumbling Scarborough strip mall is home to some great Haitian home cooking

Kennedy Road harbours a hidden gem.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Mar. 26th, 11:10 am

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Spice City Toronto: A Taste of Macau

Just outside of Toronto, a food court stall serves up Macau's distinct fusion cuisine.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Jan. 15th, 3:00 pm

Spice City Toronto: Gourmet Satay Offers Up Classic Malaysian Cuisine

Dishes at the new Scarborough restaurant are carefully prepared and packed with flavour.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Oct. 31st, 12:00 pm

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Spice City Toronto: Legendary Jerk Chicken Joint Gets a New Home

The North York staple has moved to bigger and brighter digs, but the food is still dependably tasty—and spicy.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Oct. 10th, 11:30 am

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Spice City Toronto: Come for the Rotis, Stay for the Ice Cream

Seriously, Ali's Roti makes some incredible ice cream.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto May. 9th, 1:00 pm

Spice City Toronto: New Restaurant Puts Haitian Classics on the Menu

Enjoy some Creole chicken or pick up some rare and tasty djon djon at St. Clair West's La Créole.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Apr. 11th, 10:40 am

Spice City Toronto: The Perfect Place for a Lebanese Lunch

Hidden away at the back of a plaza, Haddad’s Mid-East Bakeries serves up tasty Lebanese favourites.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Feb. 14th, 9:34 am

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Spice City Toronto: Hidden Gem Serves Up Japanese Comfort Food

Kaiju might be hard to find, but it's well worth the effort.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Dec. 12th, 9:00 am

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Spice City Toronto: Sri Lanka Comes to Queen Street

Sri Lankan cuisine has tended to be hard to find downtown, until now.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Nov. 8th, 9:00 am

Spice City Toronto: Jerk Chicken for Downtowners

Kensington Market has a new Jamaican chicken shop to rival anything in the suburbs.

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

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Spice City Toronto: Pretender to the Throne

King Place mimics the name, look, and food of a well-known Pakistani joint.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Sep. 20th, 10:30 am

Spice City Toronto: Ethiopian Food in Moss Park

In one of downtown's last ungentrified neighbourhoods, an exceptional Ethiopian restaurant.

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

Spice City Toronto: Somali Cuisine Smothers the Stereotypes

Toronto's Somali community has been having a difficult time in the press lately, but a Rexdale restaurant provides an eloquent rebuttal.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Jul. 26th, 10:00 am

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Spice City Toronto: A South Asian Superstore in Thorncliffe Park

A Thorncliffe Park halal grocer sells hard-to-find foods a mere stone's throw from downtown.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Jun. 28th, 9:00 am

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Spice City Toronto: Strip-Mall Chinese Food, Reservations Required

Silk Road, in Etobicoke, is constantly packed with diners who love its spin on northern-Chinese cuisine.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto May. 10th, 12:00 pm

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Spice City Toronto: A New Destination for International Food

Al Premium, on Eglinton Avenue East, carries food from all over the world.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Apr. 26th, 12:00 pm

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Spice City Toronto: Persian Breakfast on College Street

A new restaurant offers a Middle Eastern take on brunch.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Apr. 5th, 9:00 am