Gizelle Lau |

Travel & Food Writer, Photographer, Web & SEO Specialist
Toronto, Canada

Portfolio & Published Work

Here is a selection of my latest published articles. Click through to read the article (PDF or link through to article on website). Enjoy!

Toronto Life - Contributing Writer/Photographer to "The Dish"

• See all articles on TorontoLife.com
• La Societe, Bloor Street's massive new bistro
• Top Chef Canada recap, episode 8: warring restaurants
• Fishbar, the new Ossington seafood restaurant
• Cafe Pamenar, Kensington's latest coffee shop
• The Gabardine, neighbourhood gastropub in Toronto's financial district
• Kenzo Ramen is newest contender in Annex Japanese restaurant wars

Post City - "Cheap Eat of the Week" Columnist & Contributing Writer/Photographer

• See all weekly Cheap Eat posts on PostCity.com
• Cheap Eats on Pinterest
• Woodlot's tomato and watermelon gazpacho
• Bannock at new O&B Bannock
• Fishbar's white anchovy on crostini
• Stockyards' bacon, arugula and tomato sandwich
• Post City, Print Edition, Jan 2012: Toronto Dim Sum Guide

Eater

• Massive Reveals: Inside All Four Momofukus in Toronto
(Photos)
• Take a Look Inside Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Toronto
(Photos)

Metro News Canada - Freelance Writer

• Food, Wine and Rum in Barbados
• Northumberland Calls
• Slowing down in Penticton, BC
• Simcoe County, Ontario's playground
• Artisanal Outaouais, Quebec
• Best of Byward Market, Ottawa
• Eating in Chicago on any budget
• Discover Florida's Emerald Coast
• Romantic Getaways to Mont Tremblant, Quebec

Canadian Traveller Magazine - Writer/Editorial Assistant

• Canadian Traveller 25th Annivesary Souvenir Edition (March 2012)

Budget Travel Magazine

• Northern Explosion - Photos of Acadia, Keriwa Cafe

WHERE Toronto Magazine

• 75 Things to Eat in Toronto

Toronto Tourism Guide 2012

• Flavours to Savour - Photos for Indian Rice Factory
• Brew Review - Photos of Steam Whistle Brewery & Bar Volo

Sympatico.ca - Urban Travel Writer / Contributor

• Follow my column in Sympatico.ca's Urban Travel Blog
• Monthly Travel Guide - Best places to visit in January, February, and etc.
• 7 Ancient Wonders & Where to See Them
• Top 10 iPhone Apps for Travellers
• 10 Non-Cliched Honeymoon Destinations

24Hrs Magazine - Contributing Travel Writer

• Visiting London during the royal wedding
• Close encounters with polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba
• Place your bets on vintage Vegas
• A tasty visit to Au Pied de Cochon in Montreal
• Why Virginia is really for lovers
• Best Noodle Soups in Toronto's Chinatown

OurFaves.com - Toronto Restaurant Expert

• See all reviews on OurFaves.com
• Review of Enoteca Sociale
• Review of Local Kitchen & Winebar
• Review of Pizza Libretto

Niagara Life Magazine - Freelance Writer

• Who are you fighting for? The story of the Mantini Sisters
• Warm up your home this season: Fall decor tips

Toronto Book of Everything - Co-Writer for Toronto Food Chapter

• Toronto Book of Everything by MacIntyre Purcell Publishing (July 2009)

TripAtlas.com - Online Editor, Freelance Writer

• See all articles on TripAtlas.com
• A Hungry Traveller's Favourite Find in Madrid
• Top 10 Things You Must Experience in Marrakech, Morocco
• Hamming It Up in Barcelona, Spain: A Visit to Jamonissimo
• Unwind in the Countryside at the Millcroft Inn & Spa

Yahoo.ca - Contributing Travel Writer

• World's 10 Most Bizarre & Extreme Spa Treatments
• Guide to Booking an All Inclusive Holiday
• Secrets for Getting Past Airport Security Quickly

Great Hotels of the World Magazine - Contributing Writer

• 24 Hours in Barcelona: What's Hot & What's Not
• Magical Marrakech Seduces the Senses

Examiner.com - Toronto Day Spa Expert

• Elmwood Spa a great first-time spa for men
• Stillwater Spa at Toronto's Park Hyatt easily one of the city's best spas
• The Spa at the Windsor Arms hotel a favourite for celebs

WOMAN.ca - Travel, Food & Spa Contributor

• Banff Spas to Make You Melt
• Picture Perfect Paris Honeymoon Ideas
• 5 Unique & Non-Cliche Honeymoon Destinations