Erica Campbell felt a bit isolated back in 2013, while working her first full-time job in the beer industry. “I was working with all men, which isn’t uncommon in the brewing industry,” she says. So, she approached four beer-loving women she knew in Jaime Dobbs, Renee Navarro, Jen Reinhardt, and Magenta Suzanne and pitched them … Continued
A brand new neighbourhood hotspot for food lovers across the city is coming to the trendy Ossington strip. Ossington Canteen is a food cooperative, offering a restaurant, café and bar, grocery store and pantry all wrapped up into one dynamic space. Collaborating with local chefs and brands, Ossington Canteen offers patrons a unique mix of … Continued
Have you ever wondered what a 54 inch pizza looks like? Have you ever wanted a slice bigger than your head? A Southern California pizza chain is here to help you eat more pizza than you have ever imagined possible. Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizzeria is bringing their famous Giant Sicilian pizza, claimed to be … Continued
Are you a food lover looking to shake things up in the kitchen? Dobbernationloves, a local food and travel blog, recently launched a series of cooking classes that promise to be as educational as they are fun—and will help get you out of your recipe funk. Andrew John Virtue Dobson, Dobbernationloves’ founder and publisher, is your … Continued
When Uncle Tetsu‘s Angel Cafe closed, it took the only eatery and experience offering up maid service as seen in Japan out of the Toronto scene. But, the concept has returned, thanks to Scarborough’s Oishiii Sweets. On March 13, the Kennedy Road space will transform into a Sailor Moon-themed experience, combining Japanese maid cafes with … Continued
One of Montreal’s most popular sushi joints is coming to Toronto. Like Boustan, Sushi Sama opened several eateries in Quebec and in the Ottawa area before finally taking the Toronto plunge. Henry Liu is at the helm of the North York outpost, relocating from Montreal to Toronto to oversee the expansion. A big part of … Continued
Loblaw Companies Ltd. and Frito-Lay are feuding, and a local company is reaping the benefits. Loblaw is Canada’s largest grocer is engaged in a price-related dispute with global chip company Frito-Lay, who are responsible for Lays, Doritos, Miss Vickie’s and Tostitos, among others. Frito-Lay is under the Pepsi umbrella, and the Canadian branch of Pepsi … Continued
Cabano’s Comfort Food, the Chicago-style restaurant known for no-frills burgers and sandwiches, is opening a new outpost in the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood, serving up premium lunch and dinner eats. The menu will feature the tried-and-true comfort food classics patrons have come to expect at Cabano’s other locations (in Etobicoke, Briar Hill and the downtown core), … Continued
Long-running North Toronto eatery South China Old School Chinese has closed its doors after 65 years in business. The restaurant, known for its wide menu of North American Cantonese food favourites like General Tao Chicken and Chow Mein, was a mainstay in the Davisville Village community. A decade ago, there was some trouble with the … Continued
Looking for a huge, sub-style sandwich for lunch or dinner? Topol Sandwich has you covered with massive submarines chock-full of fresh veggies, assorted meats and tangy sauces that taste great. And, they’re all 100% Halal, inspired by the bold flavours of Iran. Topol Sandwich has been a mainstay in Richmond Hill and, back in 2020, … Continued
If you’re looking for exotic cereals, standout sodas and imported chips, you no longer have to scour the web and pay exorbitant shipping fees. Vending Machine has entered the Uber game, offering a one-stop shop for some of the snack market’s most unique products that aren’t super easy to find in Canada. If you’ve been … Continued
While the provincial mandate requiring restaurants to check vaccine passports is officially gone, some restaurants are choosing to keep enforcing it. Rosedale Diner announced via Instagram that, after talking to guests, vaccine passports will still be required to dine in the restaurant. “After speaking with our regulars and employees, and considering the close quarters of … Continued
