Meet Shanea
From dives to fine dining, street art to vernissages, boutique hotels to grand dames, farmers' markets to gastronomic food halls, join me on my adventures in finding the hottest to the hautest.
As a Canadian, I focus mainly on my hometown of Toronto and my second home in Miami, also journeying frequently to New York and Italy, but nothing is off-limits for me.
My love for food has led me here, to share all things I savour – and I will continue to search out the best and most impresssive, highlight culinary excellence, with dishes that inspire me and regional specialties, feature art, hotels, and current trends, and offer my experience on where to roam, where to stay and where to dine all over the world.
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Meet Shanea
From dives to fine dining, street art to vernissages, boutique hotels to grand dames, farmers' markets to gastronomic food halls, join me on my adventures in finding the hottest to the hautest. As a Canadian, I focus mainly on my hometown of Toronto and my second home in Miami, also journeying frequently to New York and Italy, but nothing is off-limits for me. My love for food has led me here, to share all things I savour – and I will continue to search out the best and most impresssive, highlight culinary excellence, with dishes that inspire me and regional specialties, feature art, hotels, and current trends, and offer my experience on where to roam, where to stay and where to dine all over the world.Shanea
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Out and About ...
Where are you off to?
July 13, 2023
Lao Lao Bar; is a good time, with warm service, bold flavours, fresh herbaceous cuisine, and lots of open-fire cooking.
July 6, 2023
Bernhardt's Toronto, a real hidden gem, evokes feelings of comfort, warmth, and nostalgia.
June 29, 2023
Black and Blue Steakhouse is another upscale steakhouse in Toronto showcasing premium steaks and a muti million-dollar renovation.
June 15, 2023
Italian-focused, Cucina Buca brings its unique style of hospitality and tempting food to Midtown Toronto.
June 8, 2023
Aska provides a delightful evening and brilliant and distinctive dining experience that stands apart from so many other fine dining experiences in New York.
June 1, 2023
Casa Paco, a charming and intimate Spanish restaurant with Italian influences, is in Toronto’s Little Italy neighborhood. It was an absolute delight and exceeded our expectations. This spot is a labour of love and a place I can’t wait to return to.
May 25, 2023
Sunnys is a great addition to Toronto’s ever-flourishing dining scene showcasing some of the best Chinese cuisine around.
May 17, 2023
I finally discovered a little gem called Antler that exceeded my expectations and was unique, creative, comforting, delicious, and insanely satisfying.
May 11, 2023
The new panoramic restaurant AP (Antonio Park) with sweeping vistas recently opened, where Chef spotlights Japanese/Peruvian food.
May 9, 2023
See my interview with SD Voyager. Rising Stars: Meet Shanea Rakowski.
May 9, 2023
Sérêvène is a sophisticated and chic establishment, with a supper club feel. If I were to return, it might be for a drink and to listen to some live music.
April 13, 2023
Maty’s Miami is about celebrating Peruvian cuisine, not rethinking it. Kudos to a female chef and business owner who has pursued and realized her dream.
April 6, 2023
Executive chef Gabriela Guitrón has done an exemplary job using simple preparations, detailed culinary techniques, and creativity of Basque traditions to bring Miami, Zeru Restaurant.
April 2, 2023
Queen, Miami is a fully immersive experience and a total indulgence for your wallet. Over the top, showstopper, luxurious, excessive, dramatic, high end and glamorous are a few adjectives I would use.
March 26, 2023
Bellini enticed me with their attentive service, their breathtaking views, and a menu of enticing choices.
March 16, 2023
I was enamored by the entire meal, and I guarantee it will shift your perception of Korean food. Jungsik is one of the most refined and creative restaurants in New York.
March 9, 2023
Superstar chef and James Beard award winner Marcus Samuelson’s latest endeavor got a 3-star review in the New York Times, his first new restaurant in New York in almost a decade. It appears he has another success to add to his roster!
March 2, 2023
There has been a surge of Mediterranean and Israeli restaurants of late in Miami. However, Branja Restaurant stands out with global inspiration, bold flavours, and new interpretations.
February 26, 2023
Neya, a new addition to Surfside is attractive, contemporary, and upscale. The Israeli non-kosher restaurant has flavourful ingredients and a modern approach to cooking.
February 15, 2023
Miami constantly has new restaurants popping up all over town, but not all are memorable or worthy of a second visit. Until now! Tambourine Room exceeded my expectations.
February 2, 2023
Joliet is a more sophisticated spot than the majority in South Beach, and their Southern-inspired menu and hospitality were delightful and fun.
January 29, 2023
A visit to Rancho Patel is the embodiment of farm-to-table and is just a one- hour drive from Miami. A truly unique experience filled with excellent food, music, laughter, and lively chatter.
January 26, 2023
The Eating House debuts its much anticipated new location in Coral Gables, it showcases a creative, tantalizing mix and interplay of brilliant dishes.
January 19, 2023
Vinya Table in Coral Gables, is a restaurant and market. It has an impressive and diverse wine menu, with a large collection of rare and collectible wines, as well as creative, handcrafted cocktails. The food offers something for every palate.
January 12, 2023
Coming from a poor family in India and ending up as one of the greatest chefs in the world is no easy feat. This meal, although not inexpensive, was a once in a lifetime culinary experience, and I left with no regrets.