We're Number Two; The Flavour of Honest Ed's

TORONTO— Our city's reputation as second-best has just been validated by the Reputation Institute, falling behind leader Sydney, Australia. In comparison, Vancouver ranked 14th and Montreal, 18th. More than 22,000 people from G8 nations were polled earlier this year to determine the results. [Sun]

MIRVISH VILLAGE— Corey Mintz hosts Honest Ed's general manager Russell Lazar for a dinner of meat loaf, kugel and the flavour of Mirvish Village's soon-to-be-gone icon. [Star]

YONGE AND DUNDAS— The World Poutine Eating Championship takes place at Yonge-Dundas Square on October 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Smoke's Poutinerie will be handing out free portions of its cheese-and-gravy-covered fries. [BlogTO]

TRINITY BELLWOODS— Jen Agg's latest, Rhum Corner, has brought Haitian food to Toronto with co-owner Roland Jean adding his touch to childhood favourites like rice and beans, griot, accra, goat and legumes. [The Grid]