Restaurants || June 9, 2011, 11:25 am
Blowfish Restaurant and Sake Bar
Basking in the concept of the hybrid (a favorite theme within multicultural Toronto), Blowfish made its mark on King West as a mix between a trendy lounge and a sushi bar....
Basking in the concept of the hybrid (a favorite theme within multicultural Toronto), Blowfish made its mark on King West as a mix between a trendy lounge and a sushi bar....
A few months ago we had the pleasure of experiencing a unique sake tasting at Toronto's Ki courtesy of sake sommelier Michael Tremblay – one of only five in Canada. One thing we've always wanted to know, though: what makes someone an expert on sake? We caught up with Michael following his recent three-week trip to Japan, where he had the rare opportunity t...
You might not notice Big in Japan Bar when you pass by it the first time...or the second or third time, either. But once you step inside its doors, we guarantee you won't be leaving anytime soon...
Michael Tremblay is what you'd call a sake sommelier, someone deeply versed in the art of curating inventive pairings between Japan's national beverage and the modern twists on Japanese cuisine at Bay Street hot spot Ki. He knows the distinctions of Japan's diverse sake-producing prefectures, whether to serve mixed or straight, and that pancetta-wrapped Unag...
If there were such a thing as a “one stop shop†for a night out, it'd be Electric Owl Social Club. It’s a live music venue with 8,000 sq. ft. of space, multiple floors, Izakaya-style food, two bars, as well as a cold beer and wine store...