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Jessica Huras

Jessica Huras is a freelance writer and editor with over a decade of experience creating food, travel and lifestyle content. She’s a content editor for the LCBO’s Food & Drink magazine, and her work has appeared in the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, Chatelaine, Toronto Life and Elle Canada, among other publications.

Latest from Jessica Huras

What’s on the menu at Cassius Cucina Contemporanea, an Italian resto-club on King West

What’s on the menu at Cassius Cucina Contemporanea, an Italian resto-club on King West

Here, the night doesn’t end after dessert

Five Toronto takes on schnitzel, the comfort food classic

Five Toronto takes on schnitzel, the comfort food classic

Including one with house-made brown-butter plum sauce, one with beef tripe and one with roasted lion’s mane mushrooms

What’s on the menu at Arianna, a lavish Italian restaurant and lounge above Harbour 60

What’s on the menu at Arianna, a lavish Italian restaurant and lounge above Harbour 60

Including lasagna for two and sky-high pistachio gelato

What’s on the menu at Harbour 60, the new-and-improved revamp of the luxe steakhouse

What’s on the menu at Harbour 60, the new-and-improved revamp of the luxe steakhouse

Even the plates are trimmed in 24-karat gold

Inside the kitchen of Marvin Palomo, executive chef and partner at Vela

Inside the kitchen of Marvin Palomo, executive chef and partner at Vela

Stocked with frozen dim sum, a truffle shaver and a bucket of calamansi

Inside the kitchen of Seb Yacoubian, chef and co-owner of Taline

Inside the kitchen of Seb Yacoubian, chef and co-owner of Taline

Including Armenian cured beef, pistachio paste and three kinds of popcorn

What's on the menu at the Lost Land, a new farm-to-table restaurant in the Financial District

What’s on the menu at the Lost Land, a new farm-to-table restaurant in the Financial District

Including an over-the-top cocktail served in a smoking treasure chest

Inside the kitchen of Moeen Abuzaid, chef-owner of Arbequina

Inside the kitchen of Moeen Abuzaid, chef-owner of Arbequina

Stocked with specialty olive oils, homemade shatta chili sauce and spices galore

What's on the menu at Animl, an extravagant new steakhouse

What’s on the menu at Animl, an extravagant new steakhouse

Yes, that’s a disco bull

What's on the menu at Stefano's, a vegan diner from the owner of Gia

What’s on the menu at Stefano’s, a vegan diner from the owner of Gia

Including plant-based brie, mozzarella sticks and steak frites

What's on the menu at Aisle3, a Vietnamese snack and cocktail bar

What’s on the menu at Aisle3, a Vietnamese snack and cocktail bar

Including deep-fried shrimp toast and a pho-infused old fashioned

What's on the menu at Aloette Bay, the French diner's new fast-casual location in a food hall

What’s on the menu at Aloette Bay, the French diner’s new fast-casual location in a food hall

It’s the newest addition to CIBC Square’s Table Fare and Social

Inside the kitchen of Eden Grinshpan, host of Top Chef Canada

Inside the kitchen of Eden Grinshpan, host of Top Chef Canada

Stocked with soup croutons, Fudgsicles and tons of tahini

What's on the menu at Jade, Yorkville's fancy new spot for French-Asian fusion

What’s on the menu at Jade, Yorkville’s fancy new spot for French-Asian fusion

Including char siu–style duck and a gochujang-spiced margarita

What's on the menu at Biff's Bistro, the second coming of O&B's long-running French restaurant

What’s on the menu at Biff’s Bistro, the second coming of O&B’s long-running French restaurant

Including some returning favourites and recipes resurrected from Biff’s beginnings

Inside the kitchen of Andres Jaramillo, chef de cuisine at Abrielle

Inside the kitchen of Andres Jaramillo, chef de cuisine at Abrielle

Stocked with traditional Colombian liquor, frozen octopus and four tubs of ice cream

What’s on the menu at Open Aera's glamorous 4,500-square-foot rooftop patio

What’s on the menu at Open Aera’s glamorous 4,500-square-foot rooftop patio

It’s on the 39th floor of the Well

What’s on the menu at Lyla, a sleek new Mediterranean restaurant on Queen West

What’s on the menu at Lyla, a sleek new Mediterranean restaurant on Queen West

Including black truffle tortellini and a fresh fish counter

What’s on the menu at Elijah’s Automatic Flame Broiled, a fast-casual concept from the founder of the Burger’s Priest

What’s on the menu at Elijah’s Automatic Flame Broiled, a fast-casual concept from the founder of the Burger’s Priest

Including soft-serve milkshakes and beef-fat fries

What’s on the menu at the Berczy Tavern, a piano bar and bistro from the team behind Amano Trattoria

What’s on the menu at the Berczy Tavern, a piano bar and bistro from the team behind Amano Trattoria

Including whole grilled octopus, a stacked strawberry cake and a gochujang-spiked margarita

Tropical cocktails are taking Toronto by storm

Tropical cocktails are taking Toronto by storm

Recipe ideas, bar recommendations and canned favourites to quench your hot-weather tiki cravings

Inside the kitchen of Yannick Bigourdan, owner of Lucie and the Carbon Bar

Inside the kitchen of Yannick Bigourdan, owner of Lucie and the Carbon Bar

Featuring a fancy mustard collection, canned wine and century-old glassware

What's on the menu at Wolfie, the Commoner Bar Room’s cocktail-forward revamp

What’s on the menu at Wolfie, the Commoner Bar Room’s cocktail-forward revamp

Including a Big Mac–style burger and a New Orleans–inspired espresso martini

Inside the kitchen of Ali Khan Lalani, the owner of General Assembly Pizza

Inside the kitchen of Ali Khan Lalani, the owner of General Assembly Pizza

Stocked with Mr. Noodles, homemade samosas and, of course, a killer pizza oven

Private School Guide

The Private and Independent School Directory Spring 2025

The Private and Independent School Directory Spring 2025

Big Stories

Inside the rise and fall of the Vaulter Bandit, the 21st century’s most notorious bank robber

Inside the rise and fall of the Vaulter Bandit, the 21st century’s most notorious bank robber

To fellow tourists he met around the world, Jeffery Shuman was a semi-retired developer with a bright smile, an even tan and a fat wallet. In truth, he was a legendary bank robber on the run from the Toronto police and the US Marshals

Anchor Man: Fox News host John Roberts on Trump, the trade war and the American psyche

Anchor Man: Fox News host John Roberts on Trump, the trade war and the American psyche

If Fox News seems an unlikely landing spot for a guy who got his start pumping out Platinum Blonde on MuchMusic, you probably haven’t heard his thoughts about joining the notorious network, the Canada–US relationship and what he misses most about Toronto

Trump's Loss, Toronto's Gain: Meet the artists, professors, scientists and other luminaries ditching the US and moving north

Trump’s Loss, Toronto’s Gain: Meet the artists, professors, scientists and other luminaries ditching the US and moving north

They’re coming from Big Law, the Ivy League, arts institutes and beyond, brimming with smarts and energy and united by a common cause: avoiding the carnage of Donald Trump. True tales from the brain gain

Dancing Queens: Patrons, staff and performers share their wildest memories of Crews and Tangos, Toronto’s most storied drag bar

Dancing Queens: Patrons, staff and performers share their wildest memories of Crews and Tangos, Toronto’s most storied drag bar

Crews and Tangos has been enforcing the rules of the Village for more than 30 years: wear what you want, kiss who you want, but don’t forget to tip the drag queens. With a condo development looming, we asked around for tales from the iconic spot

The Joy of Sex with Strangers: A Toronto hotwife’s adventures in ethical non-monogamy

The Joy of Sex with Strangers: A Toronto hotwife’s adventures in ethical non-monogamy

Three months ago, I was a suburban mom in a monogamous relationship. Now I’m sleeping with people I meet online—with my husband’s blessing—and we’ve never been happier. Don’t judge us until you’ve read our story

The Scandal, the Firing and the Fallout: Anatomy of a Bay Street fiasco at RBC

The Scandal, the Firing and the Fallout: Anatomy of a Bay Street fiasco at RBC

Nadine Ahn was a high-ranking executive at the bank. Ken Mason, her subordinate, was rapidly promoted. Then someone claimed to see them canoodling at the Royal York, tipped off HR and triggered an inquisition

Edward the Conqueror: The unlikely ascent of Canada’s telecom king

Edward the Conqueror: The unlikely ascent of Canada’s telecom king

Edward Rogers was dismissed as a meddling nepo baby—until he muscled out his siblings, acquired his competitors, cornered the telecom market and became the dominant force in Canadian sports

Lady Parts: Inside Meredith MacNeill and Jennifer Whalen’s new show, Small Achievable Goals

Lady Parts: Inside Meredith MacNeill and Jennifer Whalen’s new show, Small Achievable Goals

The Baroness von Sketch Show alumnae have elevated joking about women’s issues to an art. Their new show takes aim at menopause. How funny is that?

Murder in the Blue Mountains: The story behind the killing of Ashley Schwalm

Murder in the Blue Mountains: The story behind the killing of Ashley Schwalm

Ashley and James Schwalm had what seemed like a fairy tale life—two wonderful children, fulfilling careers and a gorgeous home close to the private ski club where they’d fallen in love. Then Ashley’s remains turned up in a burned-out car at the bottom of a ditch, and all signs pointed to her husband

Dark Horse: Inside the fall of Eric Lamaze, Canada’s most famous equestrian

Dark Horse: Inside the fall of Eric Lamaze, Canada’s most famous equestrian

For years, Lamaze was the world’s top-ranked show jumper, living an enviable life filled with fancy cars, international travel and adoring fans—the kind of life a person might do anything to protect

Dividing Line: How the Bloor Street bike lane turned the city into a battlefield

Dividing Line: How the Bloor Street bike lane turned the city into a battlefield

A few kilometres along Bloor has become Toronto’s most contested strip of concrete, igniting fights over congestion, safety and the future of downtown

The Chosen One: At just 23, Scottie Barnes is the new face of the Raptors—and the team’s best chance of salvation

The Chosen One: At just 23, Scottie Barnes is the new face of the Raptors—and the team’s best chance of salvation

Barnes is shouldering the weight of an impatient, basketball-mad city, a hit-and-miss team, and his own colossal ambitions. Does he look worried?

Almost Famous: Inside the Beaches’ rise to rock stardom

Almost Famous: Inside the Beaches’ rise to rock stardom

A viral earworm about a breakup turned the Beaches into Toronto’s hottest export. Now, the panty-throwing, stage-diving, all-girl rock band is seducing fans around the world

"I was nearly beaten to death by my partner. The case was dismissed because it took too long to get to trial"

“I was nearly beaten to death by my partner. The case was dismissed because it took too long to get to trial”

How an overburdened justice system is failing survivors of intimate partner violence

Buy Canadian

"We felt disconnected from the outdoors before": What St. Lawrence Market North vendors think of their new home

“We felt disconnected from the outdoors before”: What St. Lawrence Market North vendors think of their new home

And what locally made and grown goods they’re selling

Sort-of Secret: Amelia’s Market, a Geary Avenue grocer selling local goods and light lunches

Sort-of Secret: Amelia’s Market, a Geary Avenue grocer selling local goods and light lunches

Like lovely cheese plates paired with glasses of Ontario-made wine

“There’s more attention now on shopping close to home”: How Broadfork Produce is connecting Toronto’s top chefs with Ontario farmers

“There’s more attention now on shopping close to home”: How Broadfork Produce is connecting Toronto’s top chefs with Ontario farmers

And the west-end supplier is opening to the public soon

The US tariffs are coming for your espresso martini

The US tariffs are coming for your espresso martini

With Kahlúa no longer available at the LCBO, Toronto bartenders are getting creative