Few chefs can claim to have stepped into a professional kitchen at 13. Fewer still can say they spent the next two decades immersed in the pursuit of Michelin stars, executive titles, and ultimately, restaurant ownership. Chef Romain Avril’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary—not just for how early it began, but for how […]| MENU
Gabby Peyton knows what it means to grieve a restaurant. Not just the food, but the people, the rituals, and the way sliding into a favourite booth feels like coming home. A food writer, restaurant critic and author of Where We Ate: A Field Guide to Canada’s Restaurants, Past and Present, Peyton isn’t just fascinated […]| MENU
Nestled in the heart of Toronto’s Roncesvalles Village, Arbequina Restaurant is more than just a new dining destination—it’s a bold reimagining of Levantine cuisine, brought to life by Chef Moeen Abuzaid and his wife and business partner, Asma Syed. Together, they have crafted an experience that seamlessly merges rich cultural heritage, fine dining and local […]| MENU
