The city seems to have as many bakeries opening as coffee shops and Italian restaurants. How to choose where to go? After a lot of taste-testing and consideration, here are my picks for top 5 bakeries in Toronto below:

The Athletes' Village will be electric with the activity and excitement of thousands of athlete’s from around in the world, some in Toronto for the first time. Almost 7000 athletes from 41 countries will participate in 36 sports. So if you can’t catch an event but still want to be close to the action, head down to Athletes' Village.

Backyard patios in the city allow you to get away from the noise and the dust of the city and relax in a secluded spot that not everyone knows about.So sit back, relax, have a bite and a drink (or three) and settle in to the outdoors.

The Toronto International Film Festival - TIFF – is one of the busiest times for our great city. Celebrities touch down to promote their movies, while drinking and dining their way across town. Here’s where you’ll likely see some major stars:

On Thursday, August 27th, plan to have a burger for lunch or dinner in honour of National Burger Day. But you don’t want any ol’ patty. You want something good. Here are my top 5 picks for best burgers in the city:

Many of us start the new year off with resolutions, one of which often includes “eat healthier.” What this means is different for everyone, but this list covers the basics. Check out how easy - and satisfying - it can be, and take that first step to reaching your goal.

Thanksgiving is an epic holiday for many reasons: - It’s probably one of the only times of year that you have turkey - a lot of turkey. - The first holiday of fall gives us the first glimpse of comfort foods such as roast squash, mashed potatoes and gravy that will be enjoyed throughout the season. - To be surrounded by friends and family is reason enough for gratitude. But a meal this good makes giving thanks easy.

​If you love tacos, this is your lucky day/week. Saturday, October 3rd is National Soft Taco Day and this Sunday, October 4 is National Taco Day. To celebrate the momentous occasion, I’ve gathered together the top 5 taco spots in the city:

Even just a few years ago, vegan fare was hard to find. Now, thanks to its growing popularity (Thug Kitchen, anyone?) and celebrities such as George Stroumboulopoulos, Ellen Page and Pamela Anderson illustrating that you can eat very well without consuming animal products or animal-derived items (eggs, honey, gelatin, etc.), vegan food is almost mainstream.

In honour of what would have been Julia Child’s 103rd birthday this Saturday August 15th, here is a shoutout to five extraordinary women chefs. It is the only event in Canada that exclusively features the talent of 60 female chefs – women supporting women through the challenges that come with a breast cancer diagnosis. Eat to the Beat has raised more than $3.7 million for Willow Breast & Hereditary Cancer Support.

Toronto is made up of unique, fascinating neighbourhoods, so it’s time we paid homage to them. Especially when it comes to dining out. This week is all about the best restaurants in Yorkville. And while they might be more expensive that your usual burger joint, it will be well worth it.

This week, I thought it would be fun to get away from the food for a moment (especially after this weekend) and focus on the décor of restaurants. But not the wallpaper and lights. Instead the quirky, unusual and unique items you’ll find in a few spots around Toronto. I hope you’ll be surprised by at least one of them.