It's the Ecoholic issue this week at NOW, with piles of articles on gardening. Adria Vasil has tip for gardeners, and then more tips for gardeners. Enzo di Matteo writes about the Carrot City exhibit and the variety of urban farming initiatives being proposed, as well as what to do if your soil is toxic. Mike Smith looks at the push for more community gardens, especially in less affluent areas. Wayne Roberts sings the praises of urban agriculture, and Paul Terefenko looks at alternative places to plant vegetables, as well as concerns that might arise with growing food by the side of the road. In restaurant reviews, Steven Davey avoids anything eco-friendly and heads to Highway 61 for BBQ where the offerings are hit and miss. Graham Duncan recommends a Daniel Lenko Unoaked Chardonnay.
At Eye, Alan A. Vernon and Sean Kelly Keenan love Osteria Ciceri e Tria, the new Italian-style tavern in the old Terroni location on Victoria Street. And there's the annual Reader's Choice awards, where readers picked The Keg as the best steak restaurant, Red Lobster as the best seafood restaurant and Future Bakery as the best cafe. In Toronto. Out of the thousands of options available. No wonder we hate Best Of lists here at TasteTO so very, very, VERY much.
Over at Metro, Barb Holland makes orange date muffins, there are tips for low-budget lunches, and Peter Rockwell raises a glass to the end of winter. There's also a recipe for roast beef hash.
