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Karon Liu Reporter
  • Toronto
  • Toronto Star

Karon Liu is a Toronto-based food reporter for the Star. Formerly the resident recipe tester, Karon developed and tested recipes before they were published in the paper.

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179 Articles
30 days ago
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McDonald’s is bringing a new menu item to Canada. Here’s how it tastes

This latest addition to the McDonald’s menu was partly inspired by a TikTok food hack.

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about 1 month ago
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King West restaurant to close after two alarm fire deemed “suspicious”

Myth restaurant remains closed as investigators look into Tuesday morning fire

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about 1 month ago
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This tiny Toronto restaurant serves up some of the city’s tastiest Chinese noodles

Rougamo and Noodles specializes in wide noodles and stuffed flatbreads from the Shaanxi province.

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about 1 month ago
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Brampton residents want McDonald's India menu here. Could it happen?

“If (McDonald’s) were to do something like this, what a giant thing it would say,” food advocate Joshna Maharaj says.

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about 1 month ago
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Toronto breweries are offering beer lovers more booze-free options than ever

New beverage alternatives mimic the bitter and hoppy flavours of beer and pair well with food.

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about 1 month ago
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Toronto’s beloved Lakeview Restaurant closing? Not exactly

The diner, open since 1932, has been featured in films including ‘80s classic “Cocktail” with Tom Cruise.

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about 2 months ago
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Chinatown favourite Rol San closes, with plans to reopen

Community groups are concerned this development could displace residents and small businesses along Spadina.

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2 months ago
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Zellers is making a comeback. So, what about its restaurant?

Many fans of the discount store hoped the in-store diner will be part of its return.

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2 months ago
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In Toronto’s real estate market, is building ownership the secret sauce to restaurant longevity?

Many of Toronto’s oldest restaurants were able to buy their building decades ago, but in today’s real estate market, ...

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2 months ago
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How this Toronto pho restaurant stands out from the crowd

Tâm offers a smaller menu, community outreach and slight tweaks from traditions.

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2 months ago
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It’s Lunar New Year and I’m finally able to read and write Chinese. Here’s why I decided to learn

At last, I could (somewhat) read my mom’s grocery list and her little reminders.

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3 months ago
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This Junction mainstay is the go-to for affordable, freshly baked desserts

Sweet Trolley is a no-fuss, no-frills bakery serving up treats that look like they came from your neighbour’s oven ra...

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