Sarah Parniak, Author at NOW Toronto

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Brew pubs busting out

November 25, 2015

Toronto has no problem scratching its near-constant craft beer itch. Local brew is everywhere - east, west, midtown, downtown and all points in between. One...

Drinks Food & Drink

Take me to the bottle shop

November 25, 2015

Left Field Bricks & Mortar Coffee Porter Rating: NNN Why Whole Guatemala Gesha beans roasted by Left Field Brewery's next-door neighbours, Pilot Coffee, are added during...

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Highland Park Dark Origins

November 25, 2015

Due to its ever-expanding "it" factor, the time necessary to properly mellow and mature whisky has become a damaging inconvenience in the face of intensifying...

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Dessert time

November 18, 2015

Varnelli Amaro Sibilla Why An initial hit of honey glides into a gracefully composed but pretty bitter amaro with coffee and caramel notes and an...

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Holiday cheers: Drink up

November 18, 2015

Agave Brose from Nick Kennedy at Civil Liberties Co-owner Nick Kennedy fixes batches of an extra-smoky take on the Athol Brose, a traditional Scottish drink that...

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The Perfect Pairings

November 18, 2015

Beer Beau’s Farm Table Marzen The round, malty core of Beau’s Oktoberfest lager is balanced with enough organic Perle hops to ensure that refreshment, the...

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Kristen Voisey is TO’s Cocktail Queen

November 11, 2015

Kristen Voisey has always been fascinated by vintage design and eclectic artifacts of classic and mid-century cocktail culture. Her hobby rapidly evolved into a business...

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Kristen Voisey’s best bar goods

November 11, 2015

BYOB (972 Queen West, 647-727-3600, cocktailemporium.ca) Leblon Cachaça Why "Because caipirinhas! Leblon is delicate and smooth, made with cane syrup and aged in cognac casks," Voisey notes....