What does a big-city chef know about lakeside eats? Turns out, plenty. Mark McEwan — the name behind Diwan, Bymark and Top Chef Canada — is revamping the Boathouse Restaurant at Taboo Muskoka, a storied resort with postcard views and a top-ranked golf course. With a résumé that spans fine dining. With a résumé that … Continued
Italian restaurants are always in style, and with new ones opening all the time, it can be hard to know which spots are actually worth your time (and money). So, we asked the people who know best — Toronto chefs — to share their go-to Italian restaurants in the city. Here are 10 spots they … Continued
Yes, Yorkville is bougie — but can you blame it? Between the designer shops, art galleries, fancy skincare clinics and martinis that cost more than your Uber ride home, this neighbourhood is basically Toronto’s runway. And lately, it’s been serving more than just looks. With a new batch of restaurant openings (and one hot spot … Continued
Toronto’s fantastic restaurants attract celebrities more often than you’d think. Keep an eye out for stars during your next dining outing – we’ve got the scoop on where they’ve been in the city! Here are the best restaurants for celebrity spotting in Toronto. Curryish Tavern Actor Jesse Eisenberg, known for The Social Network, recently visited … Continued
Toronto summers move fast — one minute it’s May, the next your Aperol spritz is freezing over. So we asked some of the city’s top social media influencers where to eat outdoors while the sun’s still out and the people-watching is at its peak. Here are the 6 hottest patios according to Toronto’s top foodies. … Continued
If your Instagram feed is currently a sun-drenched montage of your friends coastside, gelato in hand, breezy linens blowing in the winds — and you’re just trying to keep your shoulders from sticking to a TTC seat — allow us to introduce you to a slice of Sicily here in Toronto. Gelateria Dolce Mia, the … Continued
Chef Nuit Regular is putting down the pad Thai — at least for now — and picking up a plate of adobo. Along with her husband and longtime collaborator Jeff Regular, and his brother Joel, she’s opening Makilala, a full-on love letter to Filipino food and culture, set to open in August at 105 Church … Continued
From the team behind Lucia and Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, Sal’s Pasta & Chops is a new Italian-Canadian spot now open in Little Italy. It takes over the former home of Wolfie, which surprised diners when it shut down in May after less than a year. Michael Sangregorio and Fabio Bondi have happily swooped … Continued
Swirled, sugared and ready for their close-up — cinnamon buns are the unofficial pastry of cottage season. Our resident tasting chefs Anthony Rose and Nuit Regular ate their way through the city’s best rolls, from Toronto’s trendiest trays to two Muskoka sweeties that buttered their way into the lineup. Breadhead “The top is beautiful, and … Continued
Nothing says summer in Toronto like chasing a little sugar rush. This season, the city’s full of new ways to cool off — from soft serve spun with Swiss chocolate to tea-infused gelatos and banana splits that look straight out of a vintage diner. Whether you’re in it for the nostalgia or just after the … Continued
With nostalgia becoming a mainstay of Toronto’s nightlife scene, the city’s latest entry is Vinny, a vinyl-themed cocktail lounge and restaurant that opened this month at 480 King Street West, in the former space of Pink Sky. The new venue comes from INK Entertainment, the hospitality group behind spots like Akira Back, Amal and Sofia, … Continued
Vivoli, the long-standing Italian restaurant on College Street, has officially closed after more than two decades in business. The closure was announced quietly on July 2 through a post on the restaurant’s Instagram account. “The end is here…With sad hearts, after two decades of business, Vivoli will be closing their doors. Last day of service … Continued
