On Saturday, April 6th, my family and I enjoyed a meal at Rendez-Vous; an Ethiopian restaurant located on the vibrant Danforth Avenue. Established 17 years ago, Rendez-Vous is one of Toronto’s oldest Ethiopian restaurants. Upon arrival, I noticed the restaurant’s calm and nonchalant environment. The walls were covered in bright red paint, and people were…

When people think of Canadian cuisine, foods like bacon, maple syrup and poutine tend to be the first things that come to mind. However, it is obvious that Canada’s culinary traditions and history go far beyond the typical (albeit delicious) clichés. Recently, Indigenous chefs have been in the forefront of Toronto’s changing culinary landscape. Here…