Top Chef Canada returns for another season, and longtime resident judge Janet Zuccarini is back at the table. From building her restaurant group into a Toronto-to-L.A. empire to spotting creations that make her want to lick the plate, Janet shares what keeps her fired up — on- screen and off. What still surprises you about … Continued
Pizza is loved by everyone, and while new takes on the classic pie — looking at you, Beast Pizza — pop up all the time, most changes stick to toppings and crust thickness. Lately, though, Toronto pizza is going rogue. From croissant-style za to a rolling pizza party bus, there’s a fresh way to enjoy … Continued
It’s soup season, Toronto! Time to ditch the salads and embrace the warm, comforting bowls that’ll have you coming back for more. From creamy classics to bold, flavour-packed broths, these are the soups you need to slurp up this fall. Here are Toronto’s 10 best bowls to warm you up. Soup Nutsy View this … Continued
Born by accident in L.A., the French dip sparked a century-long feud over who dunked it first. Now, as Toronto’s obsession with nostalgic, meat-heavy sandwiches takes hold, chefs Nuit Regular and Anthony Rose bring the battle north, to finally decide who’s got the best dip in town. Winner: Hy’s Steakhouse The star of the day: … Continued
Rasta Pasta’s Kensington Market location has closed its doors, at least for now. This week, the small Jamaican-Italian restaurant was found shuttered, with a notice from the landlord dated October 30 terminating the lease due to unpaid rent. Another sign posted by the restaurant calls the closure temporary and directs customers to Rasta Pasta’s other … Continued
On a busy corner of Yonge Street in North York, Horangee Sikdang — a.k.a. Tiger Restaurant — is a retro Korean spot that’s impossible to walk past without noticing. Housed in the spot that once held Lucky Donkatsu and, before that, the original Mot Na Son, Horangee Sikdang nods to the gisa sikdang tradition of … Continued
Toronto’s loudest chef just made a quiet exit. Less than a year after opening, Matty Matheson’s Dundas West restaurant Bar Clams has closed its doors. The seafood-heavy diner, which launched in November 2024, is now listed as permanently closed on Google. Its OpenTable page no longer accepts reservations, though its website and Instagram remain live … Continued
Rodney Clark, founder of Rodney’s Oyster House and one of the city’s most influential restaurateurs, has died at 75. Before Toronto knew what a raw bar was, there was Rodney. In 1986, the commercial artist-turned-oysterman opened Rodney’s Oyster House on Adelaide Street East, serving East Coast seafood with Maritime charm and changing how Toronto ate. … Continued
If your winter plans involve mittens, fairy lights, and an alarming amount of whipped cream, listen up: Niagara Falls is about to become your new cocoa playground. The Hot Chocolate Trail is back from November 28 to February 1, with 30 stops and over 50 decadent flavours to sip your way through. Think of it … Continued
One of Toronto’s most recognizable restaurant names is officially up for sale. La Cubana, the retro Cuban diner that helped define Ossington’s dining scene, is on the market — and it’s not just the space. The entire brand, including recipes, training materials, hot sauce line and its social media presence, is being sold for $799,000. … Continued
Clandestino Food & Drink is celebrating its anniversary in a very unconventional way. The Toronto restaurant, known for its globally inspired menu is hosting a “Pay What You Want” event for its Grand Opening anniversary on Friday, Nov. 7. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clandestino Food & Drinks (@clandestino1183) … Continued
For years, smash burgers have ruled Toronto’s burger scene — the thin, crispy-edged patties seared on a griddle and stacked in paper wrappers became the city’s go-to comfort bite. But lately, there’s a new (well, old) shape on the horizon: the thick, juicy, knife-and-fork burger. Even as Bobby Flay announces plans to open around 50 … Continued
