Every cheese lover’s fantasy has returned to Toronto, thanks to the Ritz Carlton’s TOCA. The restaurant is slated to relaunch its famous cheese cave on June 9, kicking it off with a reception at the Ritz-Carlton called ‘Omaggio al Formaggio.’ The renowned cave, lined with unique and hard-to-find cheeses, is back in partnership with Afrim … Continued
Your new favourite croissant isn’t French, although it does draw some inspiration from the Parisians who have perfected the fan favourite pastry. Hazukido is the new bakery serving up a unique twist on the croissant, guided by the Shokunin spirit of Japan. The technique uses only the finest ingredients to produce the perfect pastry complement … Continued
When you combine Gia‘s Matthew Ravenscroft and 1 Kitchen Toronto‘s Roland Torok-Ducharme, good things are bound to be cooking. In this case, it’s a multi-course vegan tasting menu, complete with wine pairings. Gia has quickly garnered an impeccable reputation for being one of Toronto’s go-to destinations for plant-based dining, so the menu includes more of … Continued
When CaféTO became a permanent fixture in the city’s dining scene, people were excited. It allows restaurants to increase their revenue, allows diners to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine, and encourages a feeling of community. If it’s done right. The problem is that the patios popping up across the city are not exactly picturesque … Continued
Foxies Bakeshop’s signature dessert can satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth. The locally-owned business takes stuffed cookies to the next level, both in size and flavour. Foxies, a sister-run enterprise, opened as an online bakeshop in 2018, serving up four-ounce (or quarter-pound) stuffed cookies in flavours like cinnamon snickerdoodle, Nutella and Oreo, which captured hearts … Continued
Over the last few years, there’s been a shift in the restaurant industry, with certain restaurants across the city moving to a new wages model, where tipping is eliminated from the dining experience. Now, Barque is following suit. The Roncesvalles smokehouse joins a growing list of Toronto restaurants, from Marben to Richmond Station, that have … Continued
Another iconic Toronto establishment is being resurrected, thanks to restaurateur David Aisenstat. On June 24, Le Sélect Bistro will officially re-open to the public, offering its beloved Parisian-style traditions to the city again. “Le Sélect has been a go-to for Torontonians who love a great meal and special ambience,” Aisenstat said in a press release. … Continued
There’s a new girl in town, and she wants her presence to be heard. Valerie sits high atop Hotel X Toronto occupying the 27th and 28th floors as well as the rooftop, and she wants her flapper-inspired party to light up the skyline over the lake. Valerie, a dining experience dreamed up by the hotel … Continued
Good news for Toronto’s east end: a historic restaurant that was open for 90 years before closing is making a triumphant return. Reliable Fish & Chips opened its doors in 1930, but closed its doors earlier this year when the building was sold to new owners. The fish ‘n chips spot was only closed for … Continued
After a two-year hiatus of events and performances celebrating the LGBTQ community, kick Pride month off with local celebrity talent at Toronto’s newest rooftop restaurant, Harriet’s, atop the 1 Hotel Toronto. Brooke Lynn Hytes, the first Canadian winner of hugely popular American reality competition television series RuPaul’s Drag Race, will be giving an electrifying live … Continued
When Steve Waugh, Rick Tanton and Mike Lee decided to begin their brewery journey in March 2020, they knew it would be out of the ordinary. But they didn’t know just how unexpected the experience would be. They just knew they wanted to celebrate ‘incredibly uncommon’ occurrences, paying homage to the cliché “there’s something in … Continued
Alice Tam used the pandemic to put her passion to work. In addition to her corporate, 9 to 5 job in tech, Tam saw the city’s closure as an opportunity to start her own business. And so, ghost kitchen Soft Dough Co. was born, offering everything from Basque Burnt Cheesecake to fluffy French Madeleines. Soft … Continued
