Category: Food
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Food safety: A worrier’s guide to steering clear of foodborne illnesses
Researched tips to ensure the food you eat is safe for you
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I Tried Matcha for the First Time at 3 Popular Toronto Cafes
Have I been missing the hype? By Kristian Tofilovski From the widespread popularity of Korean skincare to the captivating artwork of Japanese anime, many of us have encountered Asian culture in one form or another. As this cultural influence continues to grow in the West, so does our appreciation for its native foods and beverages.…
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Is Too Good to Go worth it?
I tested it out myself, and here’s what I found! By Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa The Too Good to Go app is a service that aims to reduce food waste, allowing customers to connect with food chains in their area to buy food items at a discounted price. The items are relatively close to the best-before date…
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Couple Edition: At-Home Dinner Date Ideas
Must-try dishes for a dinner date with a friend, yourself, or your boo! By Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa If you’re a university student who has been struggling to cook freshly cooked meals every day, you’re most definitely in need of a dinner date. Whether that date is a self-care date, one with a friend or one with…
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Culinary Roots: How Medu Vada Bridges the Gap
Connecting generational and cultural traditions through South Indian delicacies By Vaishnavi Sriparan Like many, my love for food is deeply rooted in my cultural background. For me, my favourite food is medu vada, a South Indian savoury doughnut. The perfect balance of the outer crunch and the soft, delicious dough dipped in coconut chutney make…
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6 Affordable Cafes Near TMU Campus You Should Try
We’re on the hunt to find affordable, quality cafes near the Toronto Metropolitan University campus. Here’s what we found! By Talia Saley, Emily Zhang, Teresa Valenton, Owen Kropp COTTI COFFEE Reply Reply is at 637B Bay St., a five-minute walk from the SLC. Reply offers a variety of unique drinks, from a maple macchiato to…
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International students find home through food in Toronto
Toronto Metropolitan University students take advantage of the city’s vast multicultural food community to battle homesickness By Kyana Alvarez (with contributions from Hssena Arjmand, Olga Bergmans, Sierra Edwards, Abbie North and Vanessa Tiberio) It is a brisk and gloomy November day, but a warm Brazilian carrot cake (from an even warmer Brazilian food vendor) melts…
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Lazy Cat Cafe: The new go-to destination for every cat lover
From drinks to desserts, this cat cafe might be your new go-to destination in the GTA By Talia Saley The Lazy Cat Cafe, located at 880 Ellesmere Rd. Unit 3 in Scarborough, is the new meet-up spot for all cat lovers. The newly opened cafe is bringing in people who haven’t had access to many…
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From menu hack to menu item: Meet Harvey’s TikTok viral “Pickle Pickle Poutine”
Are you “in a pickle” for what to eat for supper? Go try Harvey’s “dill-lightful” poutine! By Aliya Karimjee Pickles are more than just a craving! Whether you’ve had a long day or are simply hungry, Harvey’s “Pickle Pickle Poutine” is worth a try. “Isn’t Harvey’s a burger place?” I hear you ask. Well, yes,…
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From France to Toronto, meet Columbus Cafe
Hailing from Europe, how will this cafe chain resonate with Torontonians? By Kristian Tofilovski Columbus Cafe, located at 283 Adelaide St. W., opened its first location in Toronto on Oct. 17 and is slowly working on establishing itself as part of the city’s cafe scene. Since becoming the first cafe chain in France, the chain…
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Korean pizza arrives to downtown Toronto
With 650 stores worldwide, Pizza maru has opened its doors to its third Toronto location, located in the downtown core of the city. By Kayla Solway Located on 66 Gerrard St. E., Pizzamaru is a fusion of Korean flavours with a classic Italian tradition: pizza. As visitors step inside, they are welcomed by the full…
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3 unique and easy-to-make recipes for students
Hungry? Try some of these three beginner-friendly recipes below By: Candice Zhang How many of you constantly skip breakfast just to make it to your lecture on time? And how many of you skip lunch because of back-to-back lectures? If you answered yes to both of these questions, many other fellow students can sympathize with…
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What is Toronto’s Favourite Halloween Candy?
Toronto voted on their favourite Halloween candy and you might find the results spine chilling! By: Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa With Halloween approaching, many are looking forward to delving into some sweet treats! Knowing this, the CanCulture team went on a mission to find out Toronto’s favourite Halloween candies! Over 200 responses were collected through verbal interviews…
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Putting the ‘super’ in Superballs: Why this Toronto café is a must-see
Vegan doughnut holes and coffee served in retro cardboard cars — what’s not to love? By: Charlene Hatcher If you’re looking for something to do on the weekend, take the 501 Queen streetcar to one of Toronto’s newest cafés. Located at 252 Queen St. W., Superballs Cafe opened on Feb. 28 and business has been…
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No-Tip Restaurants in Toronto: What’s the Deal?
More restaurants are changing to a ‘no-tip’ system, and experts explain what to expect for your next night out By: Emily Di Natale We’ve all been there. It’s a stressful experience for some and downright baffling for others. The music is loud and the mental math you are attempting while staring at the total on…
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Sugar Shack TO’s maple-filled weekend satisfies sweet-tooths of Torontonians
The sugar-ful event on Toronto’s Sugar Beach featured live music, local vendors and most importantly – maple syrup By: Aliya Karimjee One Canadian stereotype that isn’t wrong is that Canadians love their maple syrup. On March 11 and 12, from a live band to a diverse array of sweet and savoury foods, Sugar Shack TO had…
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Snakes, Lattes and Trivia: An evening in a board game café
How a local café chain is elevating the trivia game By: Nalyn Tindall If you consider yourself a pop culture whiz, Snakes & Lattes is the place to be on a Wednesday night. The board game café has become a date-night staple across Toronto, boasting multiple locations throughout the city on the streets of College,…
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Detour Coffee Roasters is reinventing Hamilton’s coffee culture one cup at a time
This Hamilton company creates the ultimate coffee experience through its premium blend of quality and flavour By: Nageen Riaz Outside of Detour Cafe located on 175 John St. (Nageen Riaz/CanCulture) Detour Coffee Roasters redefines Hamilton’s coffee scene with their single-origin collection, online initiatives and aesthetically-pleasing products. What started out in 2009 as a small café…
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From plate to post: Inside tryittoronto’s content creation journey
Sai Balaji reminisces on her social media experiences and her hopes for the future By: Daniella Lopez Sai Balaji, better known as “tryittoronto” on TikTok and Instagram, doesn’t want her account to be exclusively niched into a food blog. “I like to call it my digital diary,” Balaji said. The fourth-year business technology management student…
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3 Delicious Valentine’s day food gifts to win their hearts and stomachs
These cute ideas will definitely make a loved one feel special By: Kavya Puvanapaskaran With the winter days slowly getting longer, Valentine’s Day is also approaching us. Now, having a partner or not, this holiday is definitely something that should be celebrated with the people you love. What better way to spend it than munching…
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The definitive don’ts of subterranean dining: Food not fit for the TTC
In a post-French Toast Guy Toronto, what foods should we not choo-choose to eat while commuting? By Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng The results from hell are in, and the hottest Toronto dining location is officially the subway platform of Bathurst Station (westbound, specifically) and the northbound Line 1 University train! That is if you are French Toast…
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This South Indian café gives Toronto residents a taste of home
Madras Kaapi has garnered a bountiful following from the authentic flavours of their drinks By: Nanthana Balachandran In a diasporic city like Toronto, people are constantly longing for home and a sense of belonging. For Shilpa Kotamarthi, this yearning drove the creation of Madras Kaapi, a newly opened coffee house in the heart of the…
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Croffles: At the intersection of croissants and waffles
December 21, 2022 CanCulture visited Fuwa Fuwa and tried the newest addition to their menu: croffles By: Apurva Bhat The wind is cool, my face is numb and my friend and I can’t wait to reach Fuwa Fuwa to try their fluffy-looking croffles. With my university nearby in downtown Toronto’s Dundas Square, the franchise’s Bloor…
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6 holiday food markets across Canadian cities
‘Tis the season to enjoy warm treats on chilly days By: Rienne Mendoza The holiday season is often marked by hectic gift shopping at malls and staying in as it gets dark by 4 pm. Change your scenery by checking out these six holiday markets across Canada. Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Farm Outdoor Christmas Market The Tr’ondëk…
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A taste of Canada’s Best New Cookbook
This new cookbook goes beyond mouthwatering food recipes by diving into culture, history and agriculture By: Anna Maria Moubayed A featured recipe in Canada’s Best New Cookbook by Wayfarer Oyster House, a restaurant in Whitehorse, Yukon. (Anna Maria Moubayed/CanCulture) I went to Indigo to get Canada’s Best New Cookbook in the flesh, and I, along…
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Crafty Ramen: The at-home noodle kit’s rise to success
The Guelph-based restaurant and ramen kit creators reflect on their recent achievements By: Talia Saley When Miki Ferrall moved from Japan to Canada in 2016, she felt there wasn’t a restaurant that made her feel at home. When reminded of Japan, she felt levels of homesickness and wanted this restaurant to re-create a space that…
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Odd burger redefines fast food with a fully-vegan menu
Plant-based eaters can look forward to enjoying the fast vegan fare in an elevated McDonald’s-esque establishment By: Vanessa Tiberio As a full-time vegetarian and (major) foodie, I’m constantly on the hunt for the newest innovations in the plant-based world that take a unique approach to trick eaters into thinking they’re really eating meat. After having…
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What your favourite Canadian fall drink says about you
Are you really Canadian if you haven’t tried a Tim’s pumpkin spice Iced Capp? By: Allison Baldwin With fall coming to an end, it’s only right to commemorate our favourite fall drinks that will be deeply missed as the winter season takes over. I love everything about fall – from the leaves on the trees…
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What Canadian Halloween candy are you based on your zodiac sign?
How about a Big Turk, eh? By: Aru Kaul With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to try out different kinds of candy. If you’ve never given much thought to where the sweets you’ve been munching on this season come from, you’ll be surprised to learn that so many of your favourites…
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The language of food: softly spoken, deeply-demonstrated
From food workers to culinary writers, varying perspectives unite love and food as a singular focus By: Rowan Flood In the early ‘90s, Russell Belk, a Toronto-based professor and researcher in gift-giving, spent a year living in Romania. To this day, he recalls both a heart-warming and heart-wrenching story about his time there. The story…