Following the success of locations on King Street and Eglinton West, Oretta is expanding its Toronto footprint yet again, opening a third location in the downtown core this fall. Oretta’s third outpost will be housed inside the TD Terrace Tower at 160 Front St. W. and, as is the restaurant’s custom, will feel like taking … Continued
Lauren Ash has made her mark across multiple corners of entertainment. She co-hosts the podcast True Crime and Cocktails, starred as Dina Fox on Superstore, and just released her debut album “Call Me When You Get This” on September 11. Up next, she’s stepping into the kitchen as host of Halloween Bakeshop, a spooky baking … Continued
What started as a hobby project for Andrew Golden and his sous chef mom has officially become a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Golden Horseshoe BBQ, a Texas-style barbecue eatery, is officially opening its doors this weekend. When Doris Golden brought home a pellet barbecue during the pandemic, Andrew — who wasn’t in school and didn’t have much … Continued
Big Way Hot Pot, the viral DIY hot pot bar, is bringing its sizzling brand of fun and feast to Koreatown. The brand soft launched its newest outpost — a 2600 foot restaurant with modern design and Instagrammable interiors — at 559 Bloor Street West. Big Way is known for its pay-by-weight hot pot bar, … Continued
“I’ve always loved the way food allows you to care for people,” says Rebekah Bruce. “I’ve met and worked with so many talented people from so many different places – from both travelling and working abroad – and I’ve always tried to learn little bits and pieces from them.” One of the stops on her … Continued
We finally know what’s taking over the former Saving Grace space. The owners behind Mississauga’s Honey Soul Food are launching a new Toronto concept called The Hive, bringing their beloved classics to the city with a fun, local twist. “Saving Grace was a Toronto staple for 25 years, and it’s an honour to step into … Continued
Italian sandwiches get a unique twist at Vero Sandwich Shop, a new eatery located at 488 Queen Street West. Inside, Italian chef Daniele Gagliotta makes everything fresh in-house, including the schiacciata bread which serves as the starting point for Vero’s sandwiches. Chef Daniele is a world champion pizzaiolo, and the bread at Vero is his … Continued
Reposado’s good vibes are well-known beyond Ossington Street. The Mexican influence takes centre stage, and there’s no shortage of tequila and mezcal inside the lively bar. But there’s now something equally as exciting — and equally as authentic — on its back patio: Cascabel BBQ. The concept serves up authentic Mexican flavours, thanks to a … Continued
Husband and wife duo Aldo Camarena and Ashley McKay quickly became integral in the Toronto food scene when they unveiled Xolo, a combination of hypnotic beats and mouthwatering Latin-American eats. The pop-up experience touched down at various spots across the city, bringing together aspects of Camarena’s life and the creative mementos he collected from stints … Continued
These eateries are definitely worth the drive. From breathtaking views of nature to menus crafted by celebrity chefs, four hot spots across cottage country are a must-try for those looking to combine food and adventure. MUSKOKA Carefully curated meat and seafood populate the land- and water-based menu at Crossroads, an upscale Rousseau restaurant. Located right … Continued
There’s a new elegant restaurant – and a secret cocktail lounge – coming to St. Lawrence this summer. Brothers Graham and Dan Hnatiw are opening Eloise — an elegant new restaurant — and Bar Cart, the hidden cocktail lounge tucked just behind it, in phases: Bar Cart opens July 30, while Eloise follows the week … Continued
On August 8, celebrated Canadian chef Laurent Dagenais is bringing European flair to Toronto in the form of a one-day pop-up. Inspired by the iconic European “wine windows,” chef Laurent’s La Petite Fenêtre Boursin invites guests to enjoy a spontaneous moment of indulgence and connection, showcasing the bold flavours of Boursin cheese through chef-curated charcuterie boards. “I … Continued
