Toronto's Bar Isabel Joins Forces with PiDGiN; New Brunch Service at Mamie Taylor's

GASTOWN— Pidgin's Chef Makoto Ono will be joining forces with Toronto's chef Grant van Gameren from the award-winning Bar Isabel for one night only for a Visa Infinite evening of globally-inspired cuisine from Japan, Korea, Spain, France and Canada. The multi-course menu will be paired with beer, wine, sake and cocktails. Tickets for the meal include a sparkling wine reception, pairings and gratuity, taxes are extra. Reservations can be made by phone at 1-888-711-9399.[Eaterwire]

CHINATOWN— Mamie Taylor's will be introducing a new brunch service as of Saturday April 26 from 11a.m.-3p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. In keeping with the rest of the menu, you can expect American Southern-inspired dishes like eggs and grits, chicken-fried steak and the Kentucky Hot Brown; a house-smoked confit turkey and bacon sandwich. [Eaterwire]