What started as a backyard BBQ venture has moved into the creative and sprawling Assembly Chef’s Hall, a chef-driven community market that’s currently home to more than 15 restaurants and four full-service bars. Doing one thing extremely well has proved the key to success for Bear Steak Sandwiches founders, Ricardo Barrientos and Aki Erenberg. The … Continued
Located in Chinatown at the corner of Queen St. West and Richmond St., Cà Phê Rang is Toronto’s newest Bánh Mì restaurant. The Vietnamese eatery is a new collaboration between chefs Matty Matheson and Rang Nguyen. According to the restaurant’s website, Cà Phê Rang’s concept has been in the works for years, ever since Chef … Continued
It’s the end of an era on Baldwin Avenue. Thirsty and Miserable announced on Instagram that the end of the year, which also marks the end of the bar’s 10-year lease in their building, will also see the local watering hole close for good. The Kensington Market bar, open since 2012, offers patrons a casual … Continued
Until recently, every night after 10 p.m., the bar at the Old Spaghetti Factory sat empty. The Italian-American restaurant, known for serving up heaping family-style portions of classic dishes like spaghetti pomodoro and fettuccine alfredo, does well as an eatery, but with such a beautiful venue, Graham Hnatiw, Director of Operations, Esplanade Restaurants, realized it … Continued
A new South Indian coffee house is setting up shop on College Street, just west of Little Italy. Madras Kaapi Coffee House is the new grab-and-go café that promises the best authentic filter kaapi (coffee) in Toronto. A departure from the classic Italian spots that line the street, this new coffee house welcomes you with … Continued
There’s a new bakery in town, and they have one mission: Dear Grain wants consumers to love gluten again. “Bread has built a bit of a bad rap in modern times – it has been seen as empty calories, lacking in nutrition, or simply a vehicle for other foods,” says Nicole Park, Dear Grain’s brand … Continued
Aloette, the neighbourhood bistro serving up haute-cuisine-meets-comfort-food has a new location set to open at Yonge and Eglinton sometime around spring 2022. This new spot is imagined by the Alo Food Group, helmed by Chef Patrick Kriss, the culinary chops behind French contemporary spot Alo, Yorkville’s cocktail spot Alobar, and a private dining spot featuring … Continued
Tim Hortons and Justin Bieber have officially launched their exclusive Timbits collection, known affectionately as “Timbiebs.” Participating Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada and the United States are now selling a limited-edition selection of Timbiebs Timbits in Chocolate White Fudge, Sour Cream Chocolate Chip, and Birthday Cake Waffle flavours. Justin shared with the Tims team that Timbits are his favourite item on … Continued
A specialty yogurt bar-turned cocktail speakeasy is heading to Toronto at the start of the new year. After spending his childhood in Asia, Andy Shi, owner of the soon-to-be-opened Kome Yogurt, says he became exposed to an impressive selection of fermented yogurt drinks and dairy products that, upon returning to Canada, were nowhere to be … Continued
Union Station’s brand new Foodie Aisle is finally open. Once home to only a handful of fast-food chains like McDonalds, Cinnabon, Jugo Juice, and Dairy Queen, Union Station’s culinary scene has intensified over the years thanks to a massive construction project that has seen the space evolve from a simple train station to a vibrant … Continued
Summerhill Market just announced that it will now carry several items from the Yitz’s product line. A staple in the community for nearly 50 years, Yitz Penicier opened Yitz’s Delicatessen in 1972 at the corner of Avenue Road and Eglinton Avenue. The Jewish deli was a well-known spot in the neighbourhood when it was purchased … Continued
After 32 years in the business, one of Montreal’s most esteemed chefs is hanging up his apron. According to the Montreal Gazette, the legendary chef David McMillan of Joe Beef has made the decision to quit the kitchen, citing burnout and anger as two of the leading reasons. Joe Beef is a restaurant based … Continued
