Category Archives: Restaurants

Brazil in Toronto

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Alexandra

I have always felt that there was room for a Brazilian café in Toronto. Most Brazilian restaurants abroad do only two things: barbecued meats and/or feijoada. I have nothing against a good Brazilian barbeque and I make amazing feijoada but … Continue reading →

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New favourite restaurant in Barcelona

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Alexandra

It’s been four years since I was last in Barcelona and during those four years we have both changed. Wushu, my favourite restaurant, has closed and I have started to eat more locally and seasonally. I credit my year in … Continue reading →

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Discovering new cafes

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Alexandra

I love spending time in cafes. There’s something about the smell of roasted beans and the hustle and bustle of a good cafe that makes me feel at home. Every saturday Alan and I go to either Louie’s at Kensington … Continue reading →

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Chabichou

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Alexandra

We discovered a new place today. Chabichou is mainly a cheese shop but also serves quiches, sandwiches (grilled cheese with a choice of brie, cheddar or swiss) and tasty tarts. I had noticed it last time we cycled by and … Continue reading →

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Sylvester's Cafe

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Alexandra

Located on the top of the GSU building in a little alley with the grand name of Bancroft Ave, Sylvester’s Cafe is one of U of T’s best kept secrets. When I first started my PhD, one of the first … Continue reading →

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Camros

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Alexandra

I discovered Camros this week. It’s only a few blocks from where I live and I can’t believe I missed it before… It’s vegetarian cuisine with a bit of a Persian influence; everything is super fresh and tasty.I have to … Continue reading →

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Cabbagetown

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Alexandra

It’s a beautiful day here in Toronto today and Alan didn’t really feel like spending it swimming laps at an indoor pool. I suggested we go out for a walk and being eager to be talked out of swimming, he … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday to me!

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Alexandra

This weekend we celebrated my birthday at Wushu with a few of our very good friends here in Barcelona. Paul, Wushu’s talented dessert chef, even made me a special cake and we spent an amazing four hours at the restaurant, … Continue reading →

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Wushu has a new website!

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Alexandra

Check it out. All the pictures under “menu” and “novedades” (which appear when you click on “ubicacion”) are mine. The middle picture in the middle is also mine. I’ve had everything on their menu and had a plato del dia … Continue reading →

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Finally, a good meal!

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Alexandra

Don’t get me wrong. I love Toronto. But I have to say that it is harder to find really amazing food in this city than it is in Montreal. Of course the restaurants in Toronto are as diverse as its … Continue reading →

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