IGP Pays d’Oc Wines: The South of France’s Value Play

Pays d’Oc wines, hailing from Languedoc-Roussillon, offer excellent value with fewer regulations, allowing diverse styles and strong quality control. Ideal for casual drinking, these wines, priced between $12–$20, excel in affordability and taste, especially Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and refreshing rosés—perfect for weeknight enjoyment without breaking the bank.

Banana Bread Matcha at Dark Horse Espresso Bar (Toronto)

Canadian Craft Coffee Roasters Doing Autumn Drinks 2025

Canadian cafés are redefining fall beverages with innovative, seasonal drinks that are both cozy and visually appealing. Options include Toronto's Pumpkin Cold Foam Matcha Latte, featuring earthy matcha and pumpkin, and Café 23's sweet Apple Caramel Crisp Latte. Unique offerings like Kream's Black Sesame Kream Spanner and Dark Horse Espresso Bar's Banana Bread Matcha add to the mix, while Brick Room introduces a Korean-inspired corn punch. These drinks capture the essence of autumn, blending creativity with local flavors.

Noodles being picked up over steaming bowl of orange ramen broth.

Where to Find Cozy Noodle Soups in Toronto This Fall

When the air turns crisp, Toronto turns to soup. From steaming bowls of pho hot pot at Oxtail Pho to clam broth ramen at Michelin-recognized Konjiki, and from curry laksa in Scarborough to Crossing the Bridge noodles in North York, the city’s noodle scene is built for fall. These spots deliver comfort, spice, and soul in every spoonful — the ultimate guide to where to slurp your way through Toronto in 2025.

A box of golden Jamaican patties and a polaroid photograph of "Patty Time", a local Toronto patty shop.

Ultimate Guide to Toronto’s Flakiest Jamaican Beef Patties

Torontoians takes their Jamacian beef patties seriously. Whether you’re grabbing one from a hot bakery window at the TTC or eating it as a little appetizer before a full on ox-tail meal, a good Jamaican patty is an essential part of the city’s food culture. But not all patties are created equal. Some are dry. … Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Toronto’s Flakiest Jamaican Beef Patties