Taylor Newlands

Taylor Newlands

Digital Editor

When she's not creating and overseeing digital content for Foodism, you can find Taylor sippin' on a sweet and delicious cocktail or slurpin' up some noodles (ramen, japchae, spaghettini — you name it). From oysters and nigiri to tartare, she loves anything raw. And her favourite pastime is tucking into a fried chicken sandwich and a glass of wine mid-bubble bath. She likes to eat; you get it. 

Taylor Newlands's articles

The patio overlooking the Grand River at La Fontana, a restaurant in Elora

Restaurant review: La Fontana, Elora

Though the town might be quaint, Elora's restaurants are anything but. We dine at La Fontana and find food that rivals even the best Toronto establishments.

Published: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
The Bisha Hotel Toronto | The bar inside Akira Back Japanese restaurant

Review: Bisha Hotel, Toronto

Tall, dark and handsome: all the way from the cocktail bar to the marble bathrooms, we find the luxurious Bisha Hotel in Toronto tops our list for a one-night affair.

Published: Monday 24th August 2020
Burdock Brewery: three different beers

Burdock Brewery marries craft beer with the winemaking process

Adding local Ontario wine grapes to the brewing process, Burdock Brewery offers a unique lineup of Toronto craft beer — and they deliver right to your door.

Published: Wednesday 29th July 2020
Toronto restaurants reopening

The Toronto restaurants reopening now

As the rest of Ontario enters into Stage Two, allowing restaurants to reopen for outdoor and patio dining, Mayor John Tory gives the go ahead for Toronto restaurants to get ready to reopen.

Published: Wednesday 17th June 2020
A simple tropical cocktail recipe with vodka, Chambord and Strega.

Make This: Reyna on King's the Queen's Absolution

Cocktail expert Nerissa Quinn of Reyna on King shows us how to shake up the Queen's Absolution. Inspired by the Mediterranean Sea, this frothy concoction is a vacation in a glass.

Mother's Day gifts and ideas while social distancing

How to celebrate Mother's Day in quarantine

This year we may not be able to cash in some quality time with our moms or mother figures, but that doesn’t mean the special day should come and go without any fanfare. Here’s how to make a little Mother's Day magic while still social distancing.

Published: Tuesday 28th April 2020
The St. Lawrence Market delivery and curb side pick up

You can still shop the St. Lawrence Market

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the St. Lawrence Market is still open to provide Torontonians with access to fresh, local food and grocery items. Delivery, pickup and curbside collection are also available.

Published: Friday 24th April 2020
New York Sour whiskey and red wine recipe

Make This: Louix Louis's New York Sour

Strong and flavourful, this variation of a whiskey sour packs a punch with red wine tossed in the mix.

Best fish and chips in Toronto for takeout and delivery

The best fish & chips places doing takeout and delivery right now

There's something magical about a perfect piece of battered, deep fried fish and a heaping side of fries. These are the best restaurants in the city offering the British dish for takeout or delivery right now.

Published: Friday 10th April 2020
Fuwa Fuwa Japanese soufflé pancakes, Toronto

Restaurant delivery review: Fuwa Fuwa

These aren't your average pancakes. Meaning "Fluffy Fluffy" in Japanese, Fuwa Fuwa brings delightfully eggy soufflé pancakes to the GTA. Get them delivered for free on Uber Eats.

Published: Monday 6th April 2020
Coronavirus acts of kindness, donations and help for seniors

Acts of coronovirus kindness that are restoring our faith in humanity

Move over fearmongerers, there's a new sheriff in town – "caremongering" is sweeping the city. Here are the businesses that are doing what they can to give back to the community.

Published: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Pasta Pantry at Yonge and Davisville

Review: Pasta Pantry

We find out the secret sauce that has made Pasta Pantry the top meatball for 25 years.

Published: Friday 20th March 2020
The top spots for afternoon tea

Tipping the scales: Afternoon and high tea services

We guide you through three spots – each at a different price level – for the classic afternoon tea experience. Don’t forget: pinkies up!

Published: Wednesday 11th March 2020
The Broadview Hotel, Toronto

Hotel review: The Broadview Hotel

With panoramic views, retro-styled rooms and a sophisticated dining programme, the Broadview Hotel convinces us it’s the beast of the east.

Published: Wednesday 11th March 2020
Chat Bar, Toronto

Restaurant review: Chat Bar

Billed as the first restaurant in the GTA to serve izakaya-style Chinese chuan'r, Chat Bar's grilled skewers are fiery in more ways than one.

Published: Monday 9th March 2020
Toronto takeout and delivery

Who you gonna call?

Ghost restaurants are answering the call that delivery apps have created; from virtual second outposts to condo-based dumpling factories.

Published: Wednesday 26th February 2020
Port waterfront restaurant in Pickering

Restaurant review: Port, Pickering

We set sail for Port in Pickering where Jesse Vallins has created a menu that ranges from wood-fired pizza to inventive pasta and fresh seafood.

Published: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Halloween events Toronto 2019

Top Six in the 6: Halloween parties 2019

Get your monster mash on at these spooky events.

Published: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Eatable alcohol-infused popcorn

Snack attack: Eatable popcorn is the nibbly you need right now

This alcohol-infused popcorn (that’s right ALCOHOL-infused) is the perfect snack for movie night, making friends or even as a holiday gift.

Published: Friday 11th October 2019
Cass Avenue

Restaurant review: Cass Avenue

Cass Avenue brings rock n' roll vibes, flavourful snack plates and curated cocktails to Yonge and Eglinton.

Published: Wednesday 2nd October 2019