A few months ago, Victor Ugwuek took his eatery from a pop-up to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the west end. Now, Parkdale is home to some of the best West African eats in the city, thanks to Afrobeat Kitchen. Ugwuek’s widely popular recipes range from Nigerian jollof to Buka beef to oxtail pepper soup, each … Continued
Chef Brandon Olsen, founder of Restaurant Le Melon, La Banane, Brando’s Fried Chicken, and chef in many of the city’s top kitchens such as Bar Isabel and the Black Hoof, has opened up a new fried chicken joint inside Chef’s Hall, Canada’s first-ever chef-driven community market. Olsen’s friend chicken has a cult following in the … Continued
Jonathan Poon is an entrepreneur and business person, and he plays his cards close to his chest. Laid-back and soft-spoken, but restless to his core, the hipster chef from Hong Kong is ever expanding, in terms of both his own skill set and his number of revenue streams. It’s no surprise, then, that he moved … Continued
Toronto Italian restaurant Don Alfonso 1890 is officially back, having opened up its internationally-acclaimed restaurant inside the Westin Harbour Castle, complete with a stunning 360-view of the city and lake. Nick Di Donato and the Liberty Entertainment Group team were looking for a permanent solution following a pop-up at Casa Loma. The team found it … Continued
About a month ago, Dogeol Youn and Sungwook Kim made their dreams come true. When DNDN Asian Eatery opened on June 16, they realized their vision of opening their own eatery, complete with traditional, house-made Asian bites. “Me and Sungwook used to be chefs and always wanted to open our own place,” says Youn. “While … Continued
Feel90 is the new chic spot in Markham for soju and delicious Korean-inspired small plates that exudes a cool, speakeasy-esque vibe perfect for keeping the party going after a night out with friends. The new spot, which officially opened its doors with a soft launch in early June, is only open at night, making it … Continued
If you’re looking for a taste of the islands without leaving Toronto, look no further than the trendy King West neighbourhood which, starting next month, will be home to Miss Likklemore’s, a new, upscale Caribbean concept. Miss Likklemore’s comes from Scale Hospitality’s Hanif Harji and his partner Darren Hinds, who is the mastermind behind The … Continued
If you’re looking for an exclusive-feeling experience without the exclusive hassle, this sushi spot has just the thing. On the lower level of Kibo’s Secret Garden Yorkville location, something even more intimate is taking over. The new omakase experience holds just two seatings a night and can be enjoyed by reservation only. [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CfOuG3brG_1/”] The … Continued
As the flocking to Kensington Market continues, a local favourite reclaims its post. The Green Room Cafe is a Toronto favourite dive bar, and its back to sling cheap drinks and eats in a Kensington Market haunt. The Green Room originally closed in 2017, when it was originally a more approachable version of a speakeasy, … Continued
The west end of Toronto just got a wave of Brazilian culture, thanks to The Girl from Ipanema Diner. The new restaurant officially opened its doors on Saturday July 2, right in the middle of the long weekend festivities. Named after the song by Stan Getz (later covered by Frank Sinatra), the diner brings a … Continued
It’s never been easier to go out with a group of friends with different dietary restrictions, and Cheffry’s Artisanal Bistro is proof of that. Vegan selections and meat-centric options come together on a menu that’s far from bland or traditional. Vegan items like masti (a Mumbai street food dish consisting of mango, rice puffs and … Continued
After a two-year, pandemic-related hiatus, Toronto’s Festival of Beer returns in a big way. Back at the Exhibition Place, the festival will bring together craft breweries, start-ups and big names into one big festival. To kick off the weekend, Grammy Award-winner Nas will take the Bandshell Stage on Friday, July 22, taking the stage for … Continued
