Nuit Social was a mainstay on the Queen West strip for the past eight years until the owners decided it was time for a re-brand. The spot was known for its modern comfort foods, made with fresh, local ingredients, specialty cheese and charcuterie from around the world, complimentary wine and one-of-a-kind cocktails in a cozy … Continued
Toronto entrepreneur Angela Phung took ice cream season to the next level with her latest venture, Happy Sundae. Phung, who also operates aka.the store, recently debuted her new dessert boutique to the King West crowd, serving up farm-to-table scoops with fresh and unique toppings. “Happy Sundae is a little happy place located at 85 Portland … Continued
The Kettle is a new Halal restaurant serving up everything from kebabs and curries to wings and pies. The name is meant to represent the very important Chai tea culture in India which, known as chaat, is often purchased and enjoyed alongside street food eats. The upscale vibe of the new spot melds Indian street … Continued
This month, IHOP joined the ranks of American restaurant chains setting up shop in Toronto’s backyard. The franchise’s newest haunt is at 50 Biscayne Crescent in Brampton in the Orion Gate Retail Centre. This is exciting news for GTA breakfast-lovers who previously had to trek to the US border to enjoy IHOP’s signature stacks. [instagram_embed … Continued
Looking for a homey café spot for quality coffee, baked goods and delicious lunch hour eats? Then Aunty Em’s Deli and Café is the St. Clair Avenue W. spot you have got to try. Oh, and did we mention it’s 100% vegan? Plant-based eater or not, you’ll find it tough to turn down their dense … Continued
Nothing says summer like a cool banana split. The mouth-watering combination of bananas, ice cream and toppings is both nostalgic and satisfying, bringing back memories of visiting the ice cream parlour with dad. This month, we asked Anthony Rose, whose restaurants, like Big Crow BBQ and Fat Pasha, tempt the city’s taste buds, to sample … Continued
This year, Eataly Toronto’s Il Patio di Eataly with Aperol has expanded to include an all-new, walk-in-only outdoor space on Bloor St., across from Eataly’s main entrance. The partnership with Aperol started in the summer of 2020, with the launch of Il Patio di Eataly by Aperol. This summer marks the restaurant’s third consecutive summer … Continued
The biggest competition in hockey, the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals, begins tonight, with the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning facing off in a best-of-seven series. While many Torontonians may be upset that the Maple Leafs are not facing off for hockey’s ultimate trophy, we can take some solace in the fact that, no … Continued
Toronto is quite literally a melting pot of cuisines, and F.L.I.P. Kitchens has brought it all under one roof. Along with celebrating the city’s diverse culinary scene, the food hall is helping aspiring entrepreneurs run their first brick-and-mortar locations – with a much smaller financial risk – all while growing a more sustainable food sector … Continued
The endless debate over what to order for a takeout dinner just got a little bit easier. One wants Italian, one wants Mexican, and one wants Japanese, where do you go? Kitchen Hub Food Hall has arrived to make sure takeout enthusiasts don’t have to settle. Better still, the new culinary hub is offering foods … Continued
Project: Fish is the new North York restaurant specializing in classic, aburi (flame-seared), & oshi hand-pressed) sushi styles with elevated plating in a contemporary setting. What sets this spot in northern Toronto apart from the myriad other sushi spots across the city? They offer their dine-in omakase tasting menus to go, so you can enjoy … Continued
For a superstar chef, Michael Stadtlander lives a very unconventional life. Instead of making headlines traversing the city and opening big-name restaurants, his genius comes from his desire to pay homage to his roots. “I grew up in North Germany, on a farm in Lubeck,” he says. “And my father and grandfather, they were milkmen. … Continued
