Author: Erica Commisso

After 25 years, Dupont Street staple Piri Piri announced its closure last month, and we finally know what’s coming in its place. Enoteca Rossio is slated to open in January 2026, and owner Agnelo DaCosta says he’s excited for the transition.  “Expect authentic Italian food, shareable plates, a well-balanced wine list, exciting cocktails, and interesting … Continued

Turkish breakfast has long been celebrated as a must-try experience, whether at restaurants in Turkey or at culinary outposts in Toronto and beyond. Now, it’s being considered for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, highlighting kahvaltı — literally “before coffee” — as a cultural and culinary cornerstone. “In Türkiye, breakfast is like a daily celebration,” says … Continued

Nestled in the hustle and bustle of Little Italy, Café Belém has quickly become a local favourite for Portuguese sweets and espresso drinks. And now, just a year and a half in, the bakery is growing again, opening a bright, spacious second spot in the St. Clair West Village. Along with more room for baking … Continued

Toronto’s food scene has changed a lot in recent years, with openings, closures and a parade of big names to keep up with. Hot spots like Ossington and College are always in flux, but along the way, the city lost some true culinary gems. We asked local chefs and restaurateurs which now-shuttered restaurants they miss … Continued

For Sergio Abrunho, Taberna Nacional is more than just a restaurant  — it’s a love letter to Portuguese cuisine. The newly opened spot offers a casual vibe with authentic Mediterranean eats, joining an increasingly long list of Portuguese eateries in Toronto. With its live music and prime location on College Street, it feels like a … Continued

Café ZUZU is getting a delicious upgrade. The all-day eatery, operated by Janet Zuccarini’s Gusto 54 Restaurant Group, is transforming itself into a pizzeria, with the full rebrand being unveiled and open to the public on November 14. “ZUZU has always been about connection, warmth, and food that feeds the soul,” says Zuccarini, the CEO … Continued

There’s no shortage of buzz around Lai Wah Heen’s reopening, and with good reason: The iconic restaurant on the second floor of the Doubletree Restaurant has long been a Toronto institution, and renovations kept the doors closed for years. Now under new management, Lai Wah Heen is reopened, and its dim sum game is stronger … Continued

When Michelin-recommended restaurant 156 Cumberland shut down, there were a ton of questions – and now we finally have some answers. The restaurant has rebranded to become OneFiveSix, and it’s found a new home on Queen Street. It’s got a lot of the same concepts and values, but it’s also got a ton of new … Continued

If there’s one thing acclaimed chef Akira Back knows, it’s the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian foods, called Nikkei cuisine. And he’s bringing his expertise to Toronto, opening a restaurant with other global outposts inside the W Hotel. The world-renowned, Michelin-starred chef is bringing his TONO concept to Toronto this fall, perched atop the city … Continued