I'd gone to a Chef Upstairs event a few years ago, and always kept them in mind as it was a great…read moreexperience. They offer various services and events, and I recalled as well that they also do kids camps. Over the past couple years, my daughter has taken a big interest in cooking. And not just a fleeting interest, but consistently enjoys watching cooking shows and wanting to participate in cooking at home. As we were planning summer camps this year, I thought we should try to finally give her a chance to live her dream a bit and attend a week here. She's gone to a city-run one before. Though she quite enjoyed it, it was fairly simple. At The Chef Upstairs, they are in a full commercial kitchen with gas stoves, deep fryers and a whole bunch of other things you'd expect from a real kitchen. They have a firm belief that kids can learn safely - in fact, the safest thing is to expose them and provide proper technique. And they're not just making things like a deli meat roll up wrap, but full-on multi-course meals (they make breakfast and lunch) and from recipes from all around the world. You should look at the menus they post on their site for the kids camps. It was a bit of a sacrifice for us as we do not live nearby. That said, they have two locations, so a number of people are well-situated if near Vaughan and midtown Toronto. It's also a bit more money than many other kids camps - though its apparent with the food costs and the high staffing ratio that it's still good value. Ultimately, it was well worth it. My daughter loved it and truly lived out a dream and learned a lot. The highlight for her was the week long prep leading up to the Iron Chef-esque competition where they planned their own full menu. I'm thrilled that The Chef Upstairs lived up and even exceeded our already high expectations and truly made a lifetime memory for our daughter.

What a great evening we had with Adamo and Vita!! We had a team building work event here and the…read moreexperience was so fun and very conducive to building greater connection amongst our group. Fabulous food, too, and we made it ourselves! Amazing! Thank you guys so much!!

A cute Italian bakery! We didn't expect much when going here…read morebut hoped for some yummy desserts. We got a blueberry pound cake, some fresh pitas, cheese ravioli and an espresso. My husband said it was the best espresso he's had in years. So much so, he went back the next day in the morning for one while I was asleep! The pound cake was to die for... I savoured every bite for a week. The blueberry jam was really good in it too! Cannot recommend this place enough.

The pastries and cakes are not fresh . I have been several times and pastries are stale every time…read more. Expensive For the hot food . Bread was fresh

We had come here on a Saturday afternoon at around 12:30 pm for lunch. When we first arrived, we…read morewere surprised at how small the restaurant was however, we loved how small and quaint it felt. We were warmly greeted by the owner, whom allowed us to choose which seats we wanted. She then gave us each a menu, allowing us to choose our items in ample time. After ordering, we only waited about fifteen minutes for the food to arrive. We were kept busy by the televisions which were showing the local news therefore, the time flew by. I had settled on the western egg omelet sandwich with fries; I absolutely loved it! I had asked for only ham in the sandwich therefore, everything tasted immaculate. And the price was wonderful, very reasonable for the amount that was given. The restaurant was also clean as well, with excellent customer service by the owner. We felt valued as customers, and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. This is truly a hidden gem; you will not be disappointed with the food, service or atmosphere. This is family dining done right!

i got a chicken wrap and it was very good and filling!! they are very friendly. definitely recommendread more

Came here for dinner on a Friday night with a friend. We sat in a lovely patio area along the side…read morestreet. This was great as I do not enjoy sitting on patio right next to a main street. Patio seating was adorned with cushions, standing umbrellas, fencing, and a bit of greenery that provided a little bit of privacy from the patio and the sidewalk/street. The service was excellent. I think our server's name was Joe (at least that was the name on our bill). He checked on us periodically, but never hovered or left us alone for too long. We shared a Burrata appetizer, the rigatoni à la vodka, chicken schnitzel with mashed potatoes, and a tiramisu. The dishes were fairly simple and well executed, apart from the tiramisu which is brought in from elsewhere (still tasty though). If you're driving, parking can be a little tricky as it is street parking only. We had a lovely evening and I can't wait to go back.

Had brunch here today on the patio with a friend, and it was a pleasant surprise. It rained a…read morelittle but that didn't bother us because we were under a canopy that they have on the patio. I had Smoked Salmon Benedict and a Cappuccino, while my friend had a Burger and a Cappuccino. The Cappuccino was excellent as was my Salmon Benedict, though my friend claimed that it wasn't his best burger. After that we shared their pancakes for desert, which were deliciously fluffy, delicate and tasty with the Maple Syrup we topped them (perhaps the best pancakes I have ever had). So I do recommend Mira Mira for a weekend brunch, its a nicely located in the Beaches area on Queen St., the staff is very friendly and helpful, and the food is very good in general.

De-lic-ious!! Everything was flavourful, huge portions and my kids (age 3&5) couldn't get enough of…read morethe lasagna. We had the family meal for 4 consisting of a veal sandwich, steak sandwich, lasagna, garlic toast and Caesar salad. It was enough food for 2 days! The sandwiches were as big as my hand (and I can palm a basketball), freshly made focaccia, loaded with premium toppings (look at the photos and see for yourself). The lasagna had that homemade feeling - fresh lasagna noodle and homemade sauce. The Ceasar salad with the homemade croutons was sooooo good. They also sell homemade pasta sauce. The location is pretty convenient at 401/427, but unless you work in the area, you might miss it. I will definitely keep this place in mind for their catering services. The lady serving me was friendly and the food is great. This place is a must-try!

Best in the business! Exceptional service, easy communication, fantastic quality, and real homemade…read moretraditional Italian taste! I often have to cater large lunches for my job and The Hearty Kitchen/ Focaccias is my secret weapon to success! I will be using Josie and THK for years to come. PS would have given them 6 stars if I could!

Great service and food. Talented chef putting guests first. I would recommend this to my friends…read moreand family.

TR he almond croissant is delicious, the pain au chocolat was a bit disappointing, not enough to…read morechocolate though the pastry was crispy. I was in their bakery for 5 min max and came out smelling of grease, in my hair and on my clothes, that was really odd. They need more ventilation in there!

Great French pastries that remind of sitting on a patio on Boul. St-Germain in the 7th on a spring…read moreday. I first discovered HVP's spread at the Evergreen Brickworks market last summer. The croissants and cookies were soft, fluffy, and not too chewy or sweet. And best of all - both were kid-approved :) Looking forward to visiting their permanent space and seeing them again at the market.

After last year's outstanding success we once again had Chef Vikas cater this year's condo Holiday…read moreParty for 184 people. Vikas is about quality, service, presentation and deliciousness. The food is just so mouthwatering. We especially like the Beef Arancini Balls and Lamb Tostadas so ordered double and guests were so pleased. 2KElite servers are really pleasant and efficient. Always smiling they greet each guest and even stepped up to help elderly guests get their food. They are genuinely kind and professional. As a condo association we get 5 quotes from local caterers for this event. 2K Elite is always the best value. You simply can't do better. Thank you , Vikas, for bringing us your magic once again.