1. Diner En Blanc - Tues Sept 28th - a flash mod dining experience that was out of this world DEB 2011 official video
2. Iron cupcake judging at For the Love of Cakes- secret ingredient was nuts- and the competition was fierce - Iron Cupcake competition blog
3. My favourite bit of this year was at Acadia - Anson Mills grits and shrimp was delicious - i dream of this! Acadia Blog
4. Discovering Culninaria - a place to eat in Mississauga - http://bit.ly/s46BN4
5. Blind Steak Tasting -dry aged vs. wet aged steak - hosted by Jamestown Butchers and the lovely Joel Solish Steak Challenge blog
6. My favourite appetizers for the year are from Campagnolo - the burrata and roasted grapes and shaved prosciutto are insanely delicious Campagnolo birthday blog
7. New neighborhood gems - My Kensington find was Agave y Agucante and their Tostada Tingas mmmm! ; And the monster buns which is a secret menu item at 416snackbar
8. My thai fix - Khoa San Road for everything from their house made street style pad thai to their delicious soupy pad sew, curries and special dishes- KSR blog
9. Special Czheoski tasting menu with house made marshmallows that spelt out 'VONG' - very special! - Czheoski's tasting
10 And of course, going back to my roots - new poutine discoveries -Stampede- bison and poutine in the west end http://bit.ly/m0EDIo ; Poutine layered birthday cake from Poutinis Birthday blog with poutine cake; and Bannock for their duck poutine pizza
Honorable mentions: Parts and Labour for their bone marrow appetizer; Royal Meats - one of the best burgers in town; Crepes a Go Go for their signature and house made drink - Limonana; Udupi Palace for their dosas; and L.A.B for their potato croquettes
Il faut manger pour vivre, non vivre pour manger... until next year!
Looks like you had a great year, with LOTS of food! May 2012 bring you even more good times and food! :D
ReplyDeleteGreat list Jac! I've been hearing a LOT of buzz about Agave y Agucante. Thanks for the advance review. I'm excited to test it out!
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