While the COVID-19 pandemic caused many restaurants to permanently shut their doors, many had the fortune to adapt. In 2020, the CafeTO program was launched and gave hundreds of restaurants the opportunity to have safe outdoor dining areas through the opening of patios along sidewalks and curb lanes. And though the program continues to be … Continued
David Adjey has emerged yet again. After a short stint in the Junction that saw him open and promptly shutter Nectarine, the celebrity chef is back with his latest concept, Bouffe. Adjey closed Nectarine earlier this year, following landlord disputes that saw Adjey emerge from silence to open a small, bistro-style eatery. The spot opened … Continued
There’s a new eatery on the trendy Ossington strip. Taking over the former Crosley’s space, Wilma Snack Bar offers visitors a cozy place to connect with friends and enjoy good food and drinks. The impressive lineup of snacks pays homage to Italian fare, offering menu items like finocchiona and prosciutto di Parma fresh off the … Continued
Trendy wine bars with local and imported sips are a hit all over Toronto, and a brand new food and wine festival is hoping to create a unique opportunity to pair local wines with food you don’t typically find on those menus. Head down to the Stackt Market on May 28 for the Spring into … Continued
It’s a sad moment for Riverside‘s food scene. Since 2019, Est Restaurant offered a six-course meal from award-winning Chef Sean MacDonald, who was once on the global Best Chefs list. But, now, the Est era has ended, and the restaurant is officially closing its doors. Est suffered a fate that’s been common in the last … Continued
After a three year pandemic hiatus, Gluten Free Garage, Toronto’s only festival dedicated to food without gluten, is making a comeback. On Sunday, May 29, over 60 food and drink vendors will come together in the Artscape Wychwood Barns to offer the best in Ontario’s gluten-free food scene. According to a press release, the fare … Continued
Grant van Gameren is turning a long-closed coffee shop into an east end version of his iconic Harry’s Charbroiled burger spot. The new eatery will be located at the corner of Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street East, once the home of an old-school Coffee Time that closed in 2019. Throughout the pandemic, the space sat … Continued
A trip to Tulum, Mexico is usually a four-hour flight, but this July, it’s within walking distance for Torontonians. Playa Patron is a three-day pop-up taking place from July 7 to July 10 that brings the sights, sounds, and tastes of one of Mexico’s hottest tourist destinations to one of Toronto’s favourite beaches. Conveniently located … Continued
If you’re in the Midtown area and looking for the finest in food from the land and the sea, OysterMine should be next on your list. Think upscale dining without the stuffy, uptight atmosphere where you can sample a rotating oyster menu and food from all over the globe in a relaxed, modern interior. Choose … Continued
Summer temperatures are here, and with higher temperatures comes the desire to cool down with a sweet treat. Ice Creamonology is the new kid on the block this year, with the lineups to prove it! Having taken over the space formerly occupied by Lick It Gelato, Ice Creamonology officially opened at 250 Queen’s Quay W. … Continued
There is no quit in Matty Matheson. After launching a collaboration with A&W recently, in addition to a slew of other projects including his own line of cookware (pictured above), he set his sights back on the one he’s been quietly working on for six years. Its name, we now know, is Prime Seafood Palace … Continued
Burger Delicious is the latest in the city’s love affair with grab-and-go comfort foods. This new spot, just east of Yorkville on Church Street is offering up the typical burger joint menu items like juicy beef patties layered with cheese and veggies alongside chicken burgers and French fries cooked to crispy perfection. Opt for the … Continued
