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Kitchen Diaries

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

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

Inside the kitchen of Adin Wener, co-founder of Henderson's Brewery

Inside the kitchen of Adin Wener, co-founder of Henderson’s Brewery

Stocked with pickle-flavoured sparkling water, matzo chips and an entire fridge dedicated to beer

Inside the kitchen of cookbook author, stylist and TV personality Jason Skrobar

Inside the kitchen of cookbook author, stylist and TV personality Jason Skrobar

Stocked with mounds of sprinkles, pickled eggs and penis-shaped pasta from Italy

Inside the kitchen of Danny McCallum, head chef at Jacob's and Co. Steakhouse

Inside the kitchen of Danny McCallum, head chef at Jacob’s and Co. Steakhouse

Stocked with bone-in tenderloin, Japanese knives and a record collection that lives in the fridge

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

Inside the kitchen of Zachary Darke, the executive chef of Parquet

Inside the kitchen of Zachary Darke, the executive chef of Parquet

Stocked with Cheez Whiz, frozen duck and an at-home s’mores maker

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

Inside the kitchen of John Sleeman, founder of Sleeman Breweries

Inside the kitchen of John Sleeman, founder of Sleeman Breweries

Featuring vintage fridges, imported butter and an eye-popping booze collection

Inside the kitchen of Jess Maiorano, the owner of Pasta Forever

Inside the kitchen of Jess Maiorano, the owner of Pasta Forever

Stocked with Genovese basil, mystery sauces and Kraft Dinner

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

Inside the kitchen of Jared and Miki Ferrall, the owners of Crafty Ramen

Inside the kitchen of Jared and Miki Ferrall, the owners of Crafty Ramen

Including esoteric mushrooms, Japanese whiskey and many unopened jars of chili crisp

Inside the kitchen of Beverly Crandon, sommelier and co-founder of Vinequity

Inside the kitchen of Beverly Crandon, sommelier and co-founder of Vinequity

Stocked with a mini cask, specialty Caribbean vegetables and an eclectic wine collection

Inside the kitchen of Roberto Marotta, the chef at Ardo and Dova

Inside the kitchen of Roberto Marotta, the chef at Ardo and Dova

Stocked with personalized olive oil, a hidden wine collection and a mountain of parmigiano

Inside the kitchen of Adam Ryan, chef at Azura

Inside the kitchen of Adam Ryan, chef at Azura

Stocked with wild ginger, an ostrich egg and half a shelf of Old El Paso

Inside the kitchen of Craig Pike, the owner of Craig's Cookies

Inside the kitchen of Craig Pike, the owner of Craig’s Cookies

Stocked with blocks of feta, chocolate chips and vanilla from Madagascar

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

Inside the kitchen of Ravneet Johar, the chef and owner of Barkat

Inside the kitchen of Ravneet Johar, the chef and owner of Barkat

Including masala-flavoured potato chips, a box of mangoes and a whole wall dedicated to spices

Inside the kitchen of Martine and Jonathan Bauer, the co-owners of Bar Pompette and Restaurant Pompette

Inside the kitchen of Martine and Jonathan Bauer, the co-owners of Bar Pompette and Restaurant Pompette

Stocked with instant ramen, snails and homemade waffles

Inside the kitchen of Solomon Mason, executive chef at Auberge du Pommier

Inside the kitchen of Solomon Mason, executive chef at Auberge du Pommier

Stocked with a pieced-together pasta maker, fancy Dijon and three different coffee makers

Inside the kitchen of food writer and television host Pay Chen

Inside the kitchen of food writer and television host Pay Chen

Stocked with exotic fruit, an epic chocolate drawer and stacks of cookbooks

Inside the kitchen of Andrew Carter, chef and owner of the Oxley

Inside the kitchen of Andrew Carter, chef and owner of the Oxley

Stocked with local cuts of meat, Spanish blood sausage and homemade mustard

Inside the kitchen of Diego Reyes, head chef at Chantecler

Inside the kitchen of Diego Reyes, head chef at Chantecler

Stocked with second-hand appliances, parsnip ice cream and a rare cookbook from the chefs at Noma

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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