New Toronto and GTA Specialist

[Marlene]

I'm very pleased to announce the first specialist in the Toronto area forum. Barbara Laidlaw, aka "jake" will be working to develop new and interesting content in the Toronto area forum with a focus on reporting on ethnic restaurants in Toronto and developing and maintaining a list of events that are happening in and around the area.

Jake will work closely with me to develop new and interesting content and I do hope you will all participate in sharing your knowledge and questions about the area. Jake's recent "where to find stuff" thread is a perfect example of how we can all contribute great information.

Please join me in welcoming Barbara to her new postition!

[Anna N]

Welcome Barbara. I look forward to a vital and exciting forum.

[Pan]

Thank you for volunteering, Barbara!

[Mooshmouse]

From the west side of the country to the east, I'd like to shout out a big "Congratulations, Barbara!"

Try and track down a good Filipino restaurant or two, would you?

[Dianne]

Welcome, Barbara. Looking forward to lots more action here.

[rgruby]

Congrats!

But is Barbara or "Jake" preferred?

Cheers,

Geoff Ruby

[Jake]

Thank you all for the kind welcome.

Michael, I'm honoured you're reading the Toronto forum. I spend a lot of time on the NY forum 'cause I ca't get down there as often as I'd like.

Joie, I will indeed investigate more Filipino food, I already have an idea, it's just a little out of the way....more to come.

Geoff, either Jake or Barbara is fine, I answer to both. However, if you add the middle name to Barbara I'll think you're my mother yelling at me!

I'm really looking forward to this and I'm sure we'll all make the board great. Please don't hesitate to PM me if you have any questions, ideas and/or suggestions, I will welcome it. And most of all -- please keep posting about your experiences etc. Toronto is a fantastic city with so any options for both food and ingredients. We are blessed with many, many different ethnic groups contributing to the food scene. It is especially in this area that I hope to expand my knowledge through all of you. When it comes to Filipino food, I may have to have Joie help me out with the menu remotely!! Anyone else with specific knowledge, please chime in!

cheers,