Yvonne Langen is the author of her own food blog called Taste & Tipple, where she shares her passion for all things delicious. She writes the occasional OBJ column Savour the City.
Yvonne earned her undergraduate degree in Journalism from Carleton University and went on to pursue graduate studies at the University of Toronto where she earned an M.A. in Women's and Gender Studies.
Everyone seems to be feeling the pocketbook pinch these days, so if you’re looking to make your money go further at your next after-work outing, hit up a happy hour. A variety of downtown dining destinations serve up sips and bites for a steal as part of their social hour offerings.
When you think of airport food, dry tuna sandwiches at soaring prices might spring to mind. Not so at YOW — at least, not anymore," writes Yvonne Langen in this instalment of Savour the City.
Boozy corporate lunches and open bar functions might still be on the menu, but having top-notch non-alcoholic options on hand for your guests who aren’t imbibing is just good business.Â
If you’ve waited until the last minute to pick up an advent calendar or want a second one for yourself or your loved ones, here are a few tasty options available at local retailers and one that lets you shake up your own fun.
"Today, I’m pleased to act as your personal cocktail concierge and help take the guesswork out of what to order from fall drink menus," writes Yvonne Langen.
At Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine on Elgin Street, chef Lizardo Becerra invites diners on an exploration of Peru’s rich culinary tradition with a series of bold, innovative dishes that will surprise and delight your palate.Â
To help you make the most of the short-lived summer season, we’ve rounded up a handful of quiet courtyards and secret garden patios that let you take some air away from the noise of the city.
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