In Toronto, butter tarts hold a special place in the hearts — and taste buds — of its residents. And now a highly anticipated butter tart festival is set to arrive at a location less than two hours away from the city! Set to make a sweet return this June, Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival is the province’s original … Continued
Listen up, burger: you might need to watch your buns. According to the 2025 Hot 10 Restaurant Trends report, chicken sandwiches are ruling the roost, with a 26 per cent increase in orders since 2020. The rise in popularity might be due to the fact that chicken sandwiches are a cheaper alternative to beef. And … Continued
The stunning town of Elora is known for many things, including being a fantastic day trip from Toronto —just 90 minutes away — and offering a picture-perfect setting with stunning 19th-century limestone architecture, waterfalls and scenic parks. Now, a culinary superstar with experience living and working in cities around the globe is opening what promises … Continued
Located on College Street between Bathurst and Ossington, Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood was once the centre of the city’s Italian-Canadian community. From the early 1900s through the 1970s an influx of Italian immigrants arrived in the city, bringing with them their culture, food and traditions. By the 1950s, nearly 40 per cent of Toronto’s Italian … Continued
Toronto’s Financial District is about to welcome a delicious new dining destination thanks to Convivium, a three-storey restaurant, cocktail bar and event space opening soon at 83 Yonge Street. Housed inside a landmark 1857 heritage building, this Euro-inspired spot plans to serve seasonally driven food, pour old-world wines and host everything from art shows to … Continued
Trini doubles have officially gone Toronto-local. Thanks to the city’s vibrant Trinidadian community — nearly 40,000 strong — these messy, spicy, wildly satisfying snacks have carved out a serious spot in the city. Soft, fried bara. Curried chickpeas. Tangy chutneys. Doubles are messy, spicy and impossible to stop eating. Here’s where to find the best … Continued
After nearly a decade at one of Toronto’s most celebrated Italian restaurants, chef Justin Friedlich is striking out on his own — and he’s doing it in style. The former chef de cuisine at Buca Yorkville is opening Shay, a new Italian-inspired restaurant and wine bar in Rosedale, named after his daughter. Shay is set … Continued
At just 13 years old, Giuliana Petta is doing what most seasoned pastry chefs dream of: running a dessert business whose recipes appear on the menu of a downtown restaurant — one that’s already grabbed attention for redefining what steak house dining can look like. If you’ve tried the banana pudding or chocolate mousse at … Continued
Update: The Lunch Lady, the beloved Vietnamese street food icon made famous by Anthony Bourdain, has passed away. Nguyễn Thị Thanh died of cardiac arrest on May 19, 2025, shortly after arriving in Toronto ahead of her new restaurant opening. The Ossington location, originally set to open June 3, has been postponed. Fifteen years ago, … Continued
Toronto’s culinary scene is about to get a taste of nostalgia with a Ginsberg and Wong pop-up. This marks the first collaboration between Toronto chefs Anthony Rose of Fat Pasha and Trevor Lui of Highbell Hospitality, who will resurrect the spirit of the original Ginsberg and Wong — a legendary Chinese-Jewish fusion restaurant (if you … Continued
Same Same, Toronto’s newest Thai restaurant, is set to open May 22 under the ownership of Jesse Warfield and Phanom Suksaen (owner of Toronto restaurants Le Lert, Savor, Larb Muang, Aamara and Koh Lipe,) but the inspiration for the concept revolves around a Vancouverite. “Chef Tempo” aka chef Warakorn Suriyawong, first moved from Thailand to … Continued
