Restaurants Canada is calling on the Ontario government to immediately provide the province’s foodservice industry with clear guidance for reopening indoor dining next week. “Restaurants can’t simply open their doors at a moment’s notice,” said Restaurants Canada President and CEO Todd Barclay. “They need to order food and supplies, schedule staff, and prepare menus. With … Continued
Despite Toronto receiving a whopping 36 centimetres of snow yesterday (Jan. 17), in just a few short months, restaurants will be setting up their patios for spring. Today, mayor John Tory announced that registration for CaféTO is now open for 2022. Local restaurant and bar operators interested in expanding their outdoor dining space into the … Continued
Move over speakeasy bars, there’s a new secret spot in Toronto and this one is skipping the hush-hush cocktails and serving up Ukrainian classic comfort foods instead. Heavenly Perogy is a small food shop in a church basement near Kensington Market. With an indiscriminate blue sign on the side door of the building, it’s easy … Continued
Located in North York, Good Luck HK Cafe is a Hong Kong-inspired brunch spot that opened back in October 2021. The menu offers everything from main dishes to small plates and even desserts, to sweeten your visit. There are plenty of sandwiches to choose from, including the Molten Cheese Pork Chop Piggy Bun, a hamburger-esque … Continued
When Korean-American news anchor Michelle Li shared a voicemail where a viewer called her out for being “too Asian” and asked her to “keep her Korean to herself,” businesses around the globe felt the tremor of racism again, the pain of the marginalization and hate being brought to the forefront once more. In Toronto, many … Continued
From poutine and Nanaimo bars to butter tarts and tourtière, Canada has its fair share of iconic dishes. But none capture the spirit of Canada quite like the beavertail. Recently, the brand announced its plans to open 24 new locations nationwide in 2022. For those who’ve never had the treat, a beavertail is a distinctly … Continued
PlantX, an online plant-based retailer, has joined forces with iconic Canadian department store Hudson’s Bay Company to open a café and retail as part of the company’s plant-based expansion into the world of brick-and-mortar. You can find PlantX’s XMarket Café concept in The Bay’s Ottawa CF Rideau Centre and its retail concept in Toronto’s Yorkdale … Continued
After just one year in business, another Toronto restaurant has made the difficult decision to permanently close, citing financial limitations brought on by current COVID-19 restrictions. Crosely’s, which opened in January 2021, was run by internationally renowned chef and sommelier J. P. Adamo (co-owner of Bar Piquette). The restaurant was known for its changing menu … Continued
Raj Nadarajah knew he had a good thing going with Town Wings. The brand started with its first location in Scarborough, located at 285 Port Union Road in December 2017. “It started off as a small family restaurant, and slowly started to build a name for itself and became the talk of the town in … Continued
Toronto is known for its countless Mexican restaurants, serving up all the bold flavours, savoury meats and colourful veggies you know and love. With such a saturated market, it might be hard to stand out – but not for and Classico Taquieria, the all-vegan taco spot on 423 College St. inside former speakeasy bar Hush … Continued
The latest in quick-service restaurants has crossed the pond for a second time and opened its doors in Toronto, serving up popular Indian drinks and eats at 55 Lebovic Avenue in Scarborough. Hailing from the U.K., the world-famous all-day breakfast and Indian tea spot, Chaiiwala, officially opened in September, with lineups of thirsty customers already … Continued
The wildly-popular pop-up, Sunny’s Chinese, has returned with a nine-course set menu that’s available for one weekend only. As of today (January 10), Sunny’s Chinese newsletter subscribers will have exclusive access to takeout from the pop-up from Jan. 14 through Jan. 16 for pick-up. The nine-course set menu is priced at $140 and feeds between … Continued
