Magnolia Bakery is officially heading north! The New York bakery that had people lining up for cupcakes long before social media made food go viral is expanding into Canada. Chetanshi and Shaishav “Shay” Thakkar are leading the rollout, with plans to open 10 locations across Ontario. Magnolia Bakery’s rise to fame can be traced back … Continued
Since opening last summer, Spaghetti Western has quietly built a loyal following in the Upper Beaches. Located on Kingston Road, the shop is run by Dimitri and Laura Petropoulos alongside their longtime friend Costa Patiniotis. Although the restaurant isn’t new, it has been attracting a fresh wave of attention online in recent weeks. Much of … Continued
Toronto’s annual culinary celebration returns July 3 to 19, 2026, with more than 240 restaurants serving special three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus across the city. For diners looking to get the most out of Summerlicious, knowing where to book can make all the difference. We compared this year’s menus against regular menu prices … Continued
We’ve got no spare time for boring BBQ. Between the World Cup matches and the summer heat, we’re taking Dad’s favourite feast on a trip around the world. Chefs Anthony Rose and Nuit Regular sampled ribs from Wuxi spareribs to Argentine asado. Consider this your official guide to global grilling. Chef Anthony’s winner El Inka, … Continued
There is a specific art to a good all-day neighbourhood spot, and Queen West just landed one. Opened a few months ago, Sovily Pizza Bar & Café is a total passion project. The husband-and-wife team behind it designed the entire space themselves, swapping out typical cafe minimalism for massive, custom wall art you can actually … Continued
Across the province, farmers’ markets are in full swing, showcasing a vibrant abundance of the freshest seasonal produce and locally sourced offerings. These bustling hubs offer a diverse range of goodies, making them the perfect place to explore and support local agriculture while savouring the flavours of the season. Here are the best farmers’ markets … Continued
Just weeks after closing its remaining Toronto restaurants, Planta has revealed that its next chapter won’t include a return to Canada. The vegan restaurant chain, founded in Toronto in 2016 by chef David Lee and restaurateur Steven Salm, shuttered its Yorkville flagship and Queen West location on May 19, ending the company’s Canadian operations. Now, … Continued
Digital creator Jordan Shore (@jordshore) is here with a hit list of Toronto openings worth knowing about. From hidden King East gems to already-packed date-night spots, these are the new restaurants and buzzy hangouts everyone will soon be claiming they discovered first. 1. The Rosebud A true hidden gem on King Street East, The Rosebud … Continued
Just months after announcing his departure from the high-end dining room LSL, where he worked alongside Masaki Saito and Christian Le Squer, chef Didier Leroy is making a quick return to the kitchen. When he left the Avenue Road tasting counter late last year, the official line was that he was stepping back after 50 … Continued
Pop icon Nelly Furtado is putting her star power behind Toronto’s newest culinary destination, giving fans a taste of her heritage while teasing a major local hot spot for the upcoming World Cup matches. In a recent video posted to her Instagram, the Canadian singer-songwriter shared a clip of herself enjoying a traditional São Jorge … Continued
There’s an all-you-can-eat buffet brunch, and then there’s Tapagria’s Spanish-inspired Asado weekend buffet, a full-on tapas feast that goes way beyond your usual eggs-and-waffles spread. The Spanish tapas restaurant is tucked inside a Thornhill plaza, but it’s serving up one of the GTA’s most unique AYCE brunch experiences, complete with rotating offerings and staples like paella, grilled … Continued
Toronto’s restaurant scene never sits still. One week it’s a hidden cocktail bar tucked behind a café, the next it’s a Korean brewpub in a former laundromat or a smash burger spot drawing lineups across the city. From authentic Greek comfort food and British-inspired pubs to inventive cocktails and house-brewed drinks, these are the best … Continued
