Founder Bar

I had the opportunity to photograph the delicious food, beautiful interior and the fun team at Founder Bar. This cocktail and snack bar is located in the lively Dundas West neighbourhood of Toronto. Stop by to grab a bite and see the space if you're in the area.

Chef Deb putting the final touches on the cheeseburger-inspired Beef and Cheddar Bao

Beef and cheddar bao
Black bean sauce, cheddar foam, scallion, sesame, chili threads

Lake Erie smelts
Thai sweet and sour sauce, scallion, chilies, thai basil, cabbage slaw

Co-owner and bar manager Brad

Lifestyle: Esther + Roy

Roy and Esther celebrated their third wedding anniversary and it's an extra special one because it's the first one after welcoming the newest member of their family. While their little one was spending time with grandparents, they snuck away for the afternoon to mark the occasion with celebratory mimosas and a lifestyle photo session. 

As they navigate through parenthood for the first time, Esther shares 3 Tips to a Healthy Relationship After Having a Baby which can be a challenge, but hopefully her insight will help others as they go through a similar experience.

Happy anniversary, friends!

Food: Chocolates

I love chocolate (just about any kind will do) but it's always a special treat to try handmade chocolate. Chocolates x Brandon Olsen (CXBO) is a little shop in Toronto that makes cute morsels of art. They're so beautiful I almost can't bring myself to eat them. Almost.

Flavours in this box: Cinnamon, Brown Butter // Orange Blossom, Honey // Pistachio, Orange, Bergamot // Sherry, Milk Chocolate // Lime, Ginger, Black Pepper // Cherry, Vanilla // Salted Caramel // Raspberry, Rose, Fennel // Yuzu, Sake