If you’ve been meaning to get out of the city, this charming small town is well worth the drive — especially if great food is part of the plan. Elora’s Longest BBQ is officially coming back on July 28. After drawing a crowd of over 12,000 people last year, this outdoor street party is taking … Continued
If you didn’t get your fill of cheese curds and gravy over the Canada Day long weekend, a Yorkville kitchen is keeping the celebration going for the rest of the month with a massive twist on the Canadian staple. Día Restaurant & Lounge, located on the second floor of the Canopy Toronto Yorkville hotel at … Continued
It’s officially time to say goodbye to one of Toronto’s longstanding Italian restaurants and say hello to an entirely fresh face. INK Entertainment, one of Toronto’s best-known hospitality groups, is ready to revamp Figo; you won’t even recognize it. Bar Romy, Figo’s replacement, officially opens July 2 at 295 Adelaide St. W., transforming the former … Continued
Think of Bloorcourt as Ossington’s more laid-back sibling. Stretching along Bloor West, the strip mixes old-school neighbourhood charm with indie bookstores, vintage shops and some seriously good low-key food spots. The inside scoop: Bring a loonie to The Monkey’s Paw and drop it into the “Biblio-Mat” — it’s the world’s first custom-built vending machine for … Continued
Frozen treats hit differently in the summer, and Toronto has no shortage of creative ways to cool off. Whether you’re after fruit-packed pops, boozy frozen bites or nostalgic twists on childhood favourites, these gourmet treats are worth seeking out while the temperatures are high. Rosalu If Nonna made popsicles we bet they’d taste like these. … Continued
Shake Shack has officially taken over the historic former Albert Britnell Bookshop space at 765 Yonge St., just north of Bloor. For decades, this location was a staple for Toronto book lovers, but most recently, it operated as a Starbucks that managed to keep a lot of the building’s original architectural charm. Now, it’s trading … Continued
The revolving door of Toronto’s trendiest culinary strip continues to spin. For five years, 59 Ossington Ave. was home to Pastiche, a theatrical, velvet-curtained speakeasy known for its quirky ‘5:00 p.m. to who cares’ hours and blind tasting menus. After quietly closing its doors in 2024, the moody space sat empty for a stretch, leaving … Continued
If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably seen people sharing their midyear food recaps. Restaurant ranking app Beli analyzed 40 million user ratings to determine Toronto’s highest-rated new restaurant openings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beli – Restaurant Lists (@beli_eats) Unlike traditional five-star reviews, Beli asks users … Continued
Toronto has a brand-new frozen yogurt shop, and it took exactly one Instagram video for people to start debating over the prices. The chatter started after Toronto lifestyle creator Danielle Michaelov (@yescoffeenodecaf) posted a video showing off Kela, a “Greek Yogurt Club” that just opened for a soft launch at 81 St. Clair Ave. East. … Continued
With so many food halls packed into Toronto, figuring out where to start is half the battle. We recommend heading straight to Richmond and Spadina, where Waterworks Food Hall has cemented itself as one of the city’s top dining destination. This 55,000-square-foot space blends heritage and modern design with a killer lineup of local chefs. … Continued
Toronto’s dessert scene has never met a trend it didn’t want to supersize. The latest example is Batter Bars, a local chocolate company making thick, filling-packed bars designed as much for social media as they are for eating. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Ruba and Ahmed Alkhatib, Batter Bars grew out of a conversation about combining … Continued
Toronto’s Italian soccer fans are facing a familiar disappointment this summer. For the second consecutive tournament, Italy has failed to qualify for the world’s biggest sporting event, leaving generations of Azzurri supporters without a team to rally behind. Eataly, however, has found a way to turn that heartbreak into content. The Yorkville marketplace has launched … Continued
