Stephanie Dickison

Sangria, a popular drink in Spain and Portugal, has made its way onto many Toronto drinks menus this season yet again. Thanks to its ingredients of wine, fresh fruit, a sweetening agent, and a little brandy, it appeals both to wine lovers and those looking for a refreshing, fruity drink. The key is to use good wine and keep the sweetness in check.

Today is Bastille Day, also known as French National Day or La Fête Nationale. This celebration of French culture is filled with a huge parade in Paris, fireworks and parties across the country, and of course, lots of great food. In honour of this momentous occasion, I have gathered together the best French restaurants in the city.

Tomorrow marks the official launch of the 47th annual Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto (formerly known as Caribana). This three-week festival is more than just a parade - it’s a celebration of Caribbean culture, including music, art and of course, food!

Whether you do date night every Friday or just whenever you can get the kids settled/ work finished and out the door, you don’t want to have to struggle to think of new places, or end up at an old haunts just out of convenience. You want something sexy and invigorating, where you can talk and make googly eyes at one another, over a really great meal.

Summerlicious is one of the year’s biggest dining events. From July 4-20, over 200 restaurants offer three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus. Reservations start this Thursday, June 19th.

World Pride Toronto is taking over Toronto and we couldn’t be happier! The celebrations will go until Sunday, but in the meantime, I thought you might want some advice on where to eat while taking in the sights and sounds while in the Village.

From June 12 to July 13th, Torontonians will have just one thing on their minds: 32 countries competing for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. But where are the best places to watch the games? I’ve scoured the city for restaurants with the best coverage of all of the matches. In addition to offering live broadcasts of the games, many of these restos will also have daily specials, prizes and other extras during World Cup.

Once the hot weather hits, our appetites change drastically. Gone is the need for comforting stews and casseroles. Instead, our craving for cold dishes packed with fresh, vibrant flavours and drinks that quench our thirst, skyrocket. Here are my top picks to help keep you cool this season.

Well Toronto, patio season is finally here. And it's about time, right? It's our one chance of the year to dine al fresco and be out in the warm, summer air, so I've selected the city's very best. See you on the patio!

The long weekend is here and that means it’s time for thick, juicy burgers. May also happens to be National Hamburger Month, so let’s celebrate the season! Here’s where to get the best burgers in the city:

Toronto is a heavily caffeinated city. We like coffee no matter what time, day or night. Here are my top five picks for a cup of joe around town:

April is National BLT month. What better way to celebrate than share my top five choices in the city!