After watching his wife, mother, and sister struggle to find dishes that accommodated their dietary needs, chef Kumar Ishan decided the best solution was to create a menu that anyone could enjoy. Social Llama Cafe, which recently opened in the heart of Midtown, offers a deliciously healthy menu that’s fully vegetarian and vegan, meaning allergies, … Continued
Two of Toronto’s top culinary stars — Matty Matheson and Masaki Saito — are getting the Hollywood treatment this fall — one in sprinkles, the other in sushi. Matheson, the celebrity chef best known as Neil Fak on The Bear, is voicing a frosted feline named Cookie Bobby in Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, an animated … Continued
From cozy bistros in the Annex to modern tasting menus on King West, restaurants might be using more than just great ingredients to reel Toronto diners in. According to personal finance expert Fred Harrington, many restaurants have turned menu design into a subtle but powerful game of psychological persuasion with the goal is to get … Continued
Everyone loves ice cream, especially in the summer, when the shops that spent winter in hibernation swing open their doors and the heat is overwhelming. But the ice cream flavours on this list isn’t your basic scoop of cookies and cream (not that there’s anything wrong with that — we all love a classic). Some … Continued
After an exciting launch in 2024 with locations at Yonge & Dundas, Union Station and Yorkdale, Shake Shack is officially in expansion mode and Toronto is at the centre of it. According to Retail Insider, the cult-favourite American burger brand is adding six more locations across the GTA in the next year, including new outposts … Continued
Get ready for a three-day gastronomic journey at Toronto’s Waterfront Night Market, set to take place this weekend, from Aug. 8–10. A celebration of the Qixi Double Seven Festival, recognized as the Chinese Valentine’s Day, the event will feature an array of Pan-Asian cuisine and craft beer, exclusively curated for this ticketed event catering to … Continued
One of the most beloved cuisines in the world, Chinese food is well represented in Toronto — with nearly 500 restaurants across the city. So we asked some of Toronto’s top chefs where they go for the best. From dim sum to late-night noodles, here are their top 9 Chinese restaurant picks — straight from … Continued
Before restaurant menus came with a QR code, Toronto summers were simple. You wore jelly sandals until your feet blistered, lined up for Tiger Tail at Tom’s, then lost your lunch on the Rotor at the CNE. This was summer when hanging out actually meant hanging out, and a whole day could disappear to a … Continued
If you’re one of those people who believes summer weekends are made for sun, beer and burgers, then you might want to gas up the car. On Sunday, August 10, Hale Muskoka in Gravenhurst is hosting its first-ever Smash & Sear: Best in Burger Competition, and it’s shaping up to be the tastiest thing to … Continued
Crudo Pizza & Panuozzo, the west-end favourite known for introducing Toronto to the Italian panuozzo, is temporarily closed following what the restaurant calls “an unfortunate event” over the weekend. In an Instagram post shared earlier today, the Crudo team wrote: “Hello Crudo Family, unfortunately due to an unfortunate event that happened over the weekend we … Continued
A few months into its opening, Mar’aa is beginning to find its place in Yorkville. The Middle Eastern restaurant sits on the 51st floor of the Manulife Centre and is operated by Scale Hospitality. The group behind Byblos, Lapinou and Miss Likklemore’s. The space previously housed AP, a high-profile collaboration with Montreal chef Antonio Park … Continued
Wood-fired pizza hits differently at Cantina Amici, Vaughan’s latest Italian diner at 345 Millway Ave. Opened earlier this year, it blends the flavours of Naples with the comfort of a family spot— think trees sprouting from tables, vibrant plating and elevated dishes made with ingredients sourced from Italy. “People want to go out and they … Continued
