The duo behind Bathurst Local, a wine and beer bar at Bathurst and Dundas, has recently expanded to offer sake right upstairs. Glenn Wesley and Anna have shared a love of the Japanese liquor for years and wanted to make it more accessible here in Toronto. And so, Goodness Sake was born, right above their dimly … Continued
A new restaurant offering European dishes with a Korean spin is moving into 156 Cumberland, the site of former French restaurant, Chabrol, who temporarily shut its doors earlier this year due to ongoing strain posed by the pandemic closures. The new spot, named after its street address, is an intimate space with chandeliers and gold … Continued
After a temporary hiatus, one of Toronto’s best spots for smash burgers is open for business once more. Chef Victor Barry of Piano Piano restaurant and Piccolo Piano Pizzeria opened Victory back in 2020, at the height of the COVID-19. The restaurant was born out of his lifelong quest to perfect the smash burger. Despite … Continued
Chef Craig Harding and executive chef Julian D’ippolito, the duo behind Trinity Bellwood’s California-inspired Italian spot, La Palma, is reimagining the dining experience for the community, launching a food truck that will take their signature cuisine on the road. The airy Italian eatery known for its daytime café and sleek evening dining experience is now … Continued
Prairie Boy Bread recently opened at Yonge and St. Clair, signalling the completion of a project that was two years in the making. First announced back in January of this year, owner Grant MacPherson had originally hoped to open the new shop by April 2021. “This location has been a long time coming and we … Continued
Dan Levy, known for playing the role of David as a co-creator on one of Canada’s most beloved television shows, Schitt’s Creek, recently announced that he’s producing a new show called The Big Brunch. Levy, who was born in Toronto to parents Eugene Levy and Deborah Devine, is an actor, writer, and producer. Both his … Continued
Later this month commuters, sports fans and concert-goers alike can stop in on their way through Union Station for a bite to eat at Mikey’s Smash Burgers, the latest venture by Chef Michael Angelino, co-owner of OCHospitality which backs well-known restaurants like Union Chicken, Amano Italian Kitchen, and the recently-opened Amano Trattoria. Whether you’re just passing … Continued
Tartar sauce is usually the preferred side for an order of fish and chips, but at this new Yonge and Lawrence spot, you can get crispy fish and chips and bubble tea – all under the same roof. Aida Li and her partner opened Halibut and Tea House back in early September after years of experience … Continued
A new Italian trattoria has opened in the bustling St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood. Amano Trattoria officially opened on Oct. 19, and is led by chef Michael Angeloni (Union Chicken, Amano Italian Kitchen, Mikey’s Smash Burgers). Angeloni has worked with some of Canada’s finest chefs throughout the years, including David Lee (Splendido, which is now home … Continued
What started as a plan to open a modern Iranian Café offering freshly baked pastries and sweets turned into a pizza place, putting a Persian spin on the comfort food classic. Noon Eatery opened in January 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a province-wide stay-at-home order in place, restaurants could only offer … Continued
Omni Palace, a Chinese noodle house that specializes in traditional hand-pulled Lanzhou noodle dishes and other Halal delicacies, has created an innovative mixed-noodle menu for its latest outpost in North York’s Sheppard Yonge Centre. Omni Palace has more than 500 locations worldwide, including a restaurant in Toronto that opened three years ago. The new location officially … Continued
A popular hair salon, Ergys Studio, near Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Street used the COVID-19 closures to transform its waiting area into a coffee shop and cocktail bar. Clients and passersby alike can come into Ergys Coffee till Cocktail for a latte and a croissant or an Espresso Martini – their specialty – at … Continued
