What we’re about
Welcome to The Tasting Table TO
A community where chefs, cooks, and passionate foodies come together to explore Toronto’s culinary scene. Every week, we visit a new restaurant, taste amazing dishes, and share honest ratings on food, service, and atmosphere.
This is more than just dining out – it’s about meeting like-minded people, discovering hidden gems, and enjoying real conversations about food. Whether you’re a chef looking for inspiration, a home cook seeking flavor adventures, or a foodie who loves a good debate about plating and seasoning, this group is for you.
Our Purpose
The purpose of this group is to try new foods, be adventurous, and support all types of food establishments—from small mom-and-pop restaurants to well-known spots across the city. We want to create an experience that feels like a focus group, giving real feedback from everyday people with diverse palates, rather than just professional critics.
I will keep a file with all the ratings and share the results after every dinner for everyone’s reference. These results may also be posted on a Facebook or Instagram page to showcase our group insights and restaurant discoveries.
How It Works
- Membership Goal: The first event will be scheduled once we have at least 10 members to ensure there’s interest.
- Event Fee: Each event will include a $5 fee to cover Meetup costs (this group is for fun, not profit).
- The Structure:
- Meet at the chosen restaurant and start with quick introductions.
- Agree on a few dishes from the menu to share (bill split equally unless someone orders something just for themselves).
- Each event will have a set budget for shared dishes (for example, $20 per person × 5 people = $100).
- After eating, members fill out rating cards covering taste, texture, value, presentation, service, ambience, cleanliness, etc.
- Discuss the food and share honest opinions in a fun, casual setting.
- End the meetup by voting on the next cuisine and selecting potential restaurants in the app for the following event.
Why Join?
Discover new restaurants across Toronto
Meet chefs, cooks, and fellow food enthusiasts
Share and debate authentic opinions about food
Support local restaurants while exploring global flavors
Let’s eat, explore, and create amazing dining experiences together!