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Sometimes, you’re hungry. But sometimes, you’re really hungry. On those occasions, no artfully plated assortment of locally sourced, seasonally sensitive ingredients, drizzled in artisan this or accented with peppercorn that, is going to do the job. This is when the big guns are called for.

The frozen world in which we’ve too long dwelled notwithstanding, it is important to note that spring is almost upon us. Critical, even. And, with spring, come weddings. And, with weddings, come stags, stagettes, stag and does, hen and stags, buck and does, jack and jills and whatever other name you want to assign to the traditional exercise of letting out the sails before battening down the hatches.

This Saturday December 5th is National Comfort Food Day. Which arrives just in time, as temperatures drop below zero and now the holidays are just a few weeks away. You're going to need all the comforting you can get.

Friday, November 6th is National Nachos Day, so you’d better start planning where to celebrate. Here are my top 5 picks of best nachos in the city that offer something a little different:

When you go out for lunch, you don’t want it to just be good. You want it to be interesting as well. Otherwise, you might as well bring your own sandwich/salad/leftovers. Here are my picks for captivating lunch options in town right now:

Thursday, November 26th is National Cake Day, so I thought we should celebrate. Big time. After all, you don’t see many cakes on menus these days, unless it’s flourless chocolate, molten lava (really?) or cheesecake. Restaurant dessert sway towards tarts, puddings and recently, ever variety of s'mores.

Whether you’re rooting for the Panthers or Broncos, you’re going to want to be close to the action this Sunday for Super Bowl 50. Sure there are a bunch of places around town that will have the game on, but you want the very best spot to watch the teams compete for NFL champion of 2015. With fab food, of course.

The third most Googled diet in 2015 was the Paleolithic diet, most commonly called the Paleo diet and often referred to as the Caveman diet and sometimes Stone Age diet. (Note: this is not an endorsement of this way of eating.)

These aren’t your typical restaurant choices for the big day. But that’s what makes them so enticing.

Toronto is home to an exciting dining scene, with inventive menus everywhere you look. For a city with an appetite for innovation, restaurants are starting to go beyond the basic sit and dine. Torontonians have a variety of choices that amp up the dining experience from knights in shining armour, to dining in complete darkness. Here are some of Toronto’s most unique dining options. [Photo credit: Courtesy of Medieval Times]

All-you-can-eat restaurants are popping up all over the city, so be prepared to EAT! You can find AYCE options in a wide variety of mouthwatering cuisines, and even brunch! Get ready to stuff your face with Chinese, Mongolian, Portuguese and Brazilian barbecue, plus endless Indian buffets. You better come hungry, because here are the best all-you-can-eat restaurants in Toronto. [Photo credit: courtesy of Copacabana]

When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing that warms you up quite like a hearty stew. The comfort food comes in many variations in Toronto, from beef to fish, so there’s lots of options for anyone craving the slow-cooked meal. Here are the best bets for a steaming bowl of stew in Toronto. [ Photo credit: Jennifer D'Agostino]