Noticing a growing market for on-the-go health foods that taste great, Kate Taylor Martin left her Public Relations job at St. Michael’s Hospital to become a holistic nutritionist. Conducting focus groups in the neighbourhood, Kate developed Nutbar - a concept where customers could get coffee and delicious eats, all without the added white flour and sugar.
Read MoreJust three years after taking her first restaurant job in the kitchen at North 44, Mark McEwan made Chef Ivana Raca his first female saucier at the young age of 20. Presently running Raca Catering and Dundas West’s Ufficio, Ivana has teamed up with Chopped Canada’s Brad Smith to bring you “free spirit food”.
Read MoreHandcrafted using only the finest ingredients including pure vanilla, Belgian chocolate, fresh berries and mouthwatering citrus. Topped with sweet buttercream, colourful sprinkles and Belgian chocolate shavings, Short & Sweet provides a perfectly delicious take on your favourite homemade classics.
Read MoreWith locations in both the east and west ends, head barista Ariel Slootsky is excited to bring her team’s brand – Tokyo Smoke – to the financial district. Driven by design, her team is ushering in a new era of high end coffee and its signature collection of smoking accessories. Tokyo Smoke is for the sophisticated smoker, those who embrace beautiful design along with alternative states of mind.
Read MoreWith 17 years in the culinary field, leading several successful kitchens (Epic, the Chase, Colette Grand Café) and discovering an increasing passion for responsible, sustainable and healthful food as a way of life, Chef Amira Becarevic has branched out to open her own catering company in Leslieville and flagship location of Mira Mira at Assembly Chef’s Hall.
Read MoreAfter accomplishing a series of wildly appreciated pop-up shops under the name GwaiLo, Chef Nick Liu went on to open his current project: DaiLo. Specializing in New Asian Cuisine, DaiLo has gained critical acclaim, including making the Top 100 Best Restaurants in Canada list, two years in a row.
Read MoreGrowing up in Bangkok, Thailand, Chef Chantana “Top’s" mother taught her to appreciate and love food from a very young age. Currently leading the kitchens at Toronto favourites – Khao San Road and Nana – Chef Top brings their newest offshoot – Little Khao – to the heart of the financial district.
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Growing up in Siberia, Elena and Andrey would spend summers helping their grandparents on their little farm, growing various vegetables and fruits. Best-known for their vegan, gluten-free organic options - Hibiscus continues to be a top destination for Toronto health-enthusiasts.
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