Accompanied by freelance writer and photographer, Theresa Tayler – we hit the ground running when we landed in Toronto for the Gourmet Food & Expo. It was a whirlwind managing a brand activation for Switzerland Cheese Marketing, meeting some of their retailers and leading their segments on the show’s cooking stage but we managed to enjoy a few fun things while in town.

STAY: Beverley Hotel

EAT: 416 Snack Bar, Hanmoto, The Good Son, Oretta, Jackpot Chicken Rice, Squish Candies

SHOP: LaRose Bakery in Milton, Pusiteri’s Fine FoodsCheese Boutique

SEE: The Holiday Windows at Saks and Hudsons Bay Co., The Cheese Boutique’s cheese vault

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We had the pleasure of attending a beautiful holiday party hosted by Pusiteri’s where the theme was “Panettone Pandemonium” as well as the Toronto book launch for “LURE” – the new cookbook written by Ned Bell and Valerie Howes at Ruby Watchco. Such a fun night celebrating Ocean Wise and old friends…