TODAY'S MENU {Picnic Watermelon}

{Life's a Picnic}

Lately I've been noticing a trend in restaurants that I hope to adopt as soon as I have, well, a house and enough friends to come visit me. The communal table is the culinary world's answer to the modern-day picnic table. Pair it with a bench, stool, even a tree stump and you've got yourself a hip family-style dining experience!

{photos by: flickr, john mariani , box interior design, serious eats, at home, tasted by two, in design live, sofa a rome, mappplr}

TODAY'S MENU {Coffee Beans}

{Coffee Talk}

I was out exploring my new neighborhood last week and discovered Ezra's Pound, a charming little espresso bar located at Spadina/Dupont. As a born coffee addict I was pleased to learn that every cup is custom-brewed, allowing each bean to rise to its fullest potential. Fair-trade freshness, delicious baked goods (made daily) and vintage appliances were enough to turn my 5-minute visit into an inspired memory.

{photo by: kosmic life}

Bring a little bit of Ezra's pound home and perk up your space with these coffee commodities

{Vintage Coffee Grinder}

{French Bistro Chairs & Table}

{Burlap Décor}

{Stacked Coffee Cup}

{Pantone Espresso Cups}

TODAY'S MENU {Grilled Cheese}

Last night I ventured out for some good old-fashioned, greasy grilled cheese. The one month-old dive in the cold Kensington garage may be small, but it has all the ingredients for a great meal (hence the cheddar, provolone, tomato and bacon).

{photo by: eat wisconsin cheese}

{photo by blogto}

TODAY'S MENU {Cheeseburgers}

{photo by: grub street}

{Sometimes a girl just needs some beef}
I think it's safe to say that anyone who knows me would describe me as a tad burger-obsessed. Now I know this topic can be somewhat controversial (people are surprisingly picky about their beef - my apologies to all you vegetarians reading this) but like a good blogger I must stay loyal to myself and write about my one true love: Cheeseburgers.

Over the years, my skills as a 'burger artist' have become so credible that my friends have actually begun to copy my topping patterns. Call me old fashioned but there's nothing like a classic beef burger topped with some aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, raw onion and of course, Dijon mustard.

For all you red meat-lovers, here are my top 6 picks for favourite, MOST DELICIOUS cheeseburgers.

{Beer Bistro}
I can't think of anything better than a beer-infused burger...
..unless it's a beer-infused burger topped with Guinness Cheddar.
{photo by: where}

{In-N-Out}
Who said fast food doesn't count? Unavailable in Canada means the flight to the U.S. will be all the more worthwhile. Try Animal Style to shake things up a bit.

{photo by: rachelle b}

{Craft Burger}

My new favourite, Craft Burger has proven itself as one of the best burger joints in Toronto. Try the Classic or the Craft Blue, either way you'll be going back for more!

{photos by: craft burger, toronto slop}

{Kelsey's}

An oldie but goodie from my days as a waitress, this classic Cheddar Bacon Burger kept me more than well-fed during those 11-hour shifts.

{photo by: kelseys}

{Canoe}

They might be small but don't let their size fool you, Canoe's mini Caribou Burgers stay true to Canadian cuisine and are sure to satisfy your cravings!
{photo by: kqed}