Sometimes venturing outside of downtown is worth the trek and A La Turk is an example of that. As you may have guessed, this North York restaurant serves up authentic Turkish fare. Its specialty is wood-fired pide (flatbread) and charcoal-grilled kebabs. While complimentary bread baskets are a thing of the past, here you are treated

Open for only “Brunchy and Lunchy,” as they like to call it, owners Ali and Tolga Yalcin are using their Turkish influence to produce damn good food. The pair find themselves on Dundas West, where they’ve decorated their venue in traditional decor with bright, inviting colours. Originally, Good Fork was located on Bloor West but

Mado, nestled in the lower ground area of The Well, Wellington Market, promises to be a haven for dessert lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Boasting over 80 dessert items and a tempting array of dishes, from traditional kebabs to vegan delicacies, Mado promises a culinary journey that transports diners to the vibrant streets of Istanbul.

Yes, the interior is decorated with a fake rock wall and ceiling. It’s more reminiscent of the classic Star Trek episode “Devil in the Dark” than an actual cave. But the main attraction is the pide (a.k.a. Turkish pizza), crisp-bottomed oval flatbreads presented with a variety of topping combinations: ground beef and onions, lamb and

“We only serve delicious dishes” is the mantra at Nevizade, and all of those dishes are wonderfully Mediterranean. Think hummus, baba ghanoush, lentil soup, and chicken shish. On the grill, there’s an okra vegetarian dish, grilled kofte (a mixture of ground beef and lamb), a lamb sautee and even a burger. But the real star