Toronto boasts some incredible bakeries, but a handful truly make the city’s taste buds sing. Explore these delightful sweet spots, spanning from a charming downtown Parisian bakery to a cookie haven with irresistibly good stuffed treats. BEST MACARON Nadège Nourian’s famed macarons reveals a delicate crunch, followed by layers of indulgent buttercream, decadent ganache or sumptuous … Continued
Move over, pumpkin pie, it’s time for a new parade of desserts to gobble up the spotlight. Chef Anthony Rose donned his favourite Grateful Dead hoodie — perfect for All Hallows Eve — and sampled T.O.’s new crop of pumpkin pastries for your October feasts. WINNER: MAPLE HARVEST CAKE “What’s going on here?! This maple icing is really good. … Continued
Tucked away just off of Old York Lane on Yorkville Ave., a piece of Greece awaits, complete with an open-air patio decked out in miniature olive trees, sprawling magenta bougainvillaea and house music reminiscent of long, lazy nights on the island of Paros. Designed by Lisa Ho Studio, the interior of Paros features a coastal … Continued
Announcing Toronto’s 2023 Michelin star restaurants! In its second year in Toronto, the Michelin Guide has made a triumphant return. The swanky event took place at HISTORY on Wednesday night, where a fresh wave of top restaurants basked in the glory of receiving these prestigious accolades. This year, two new Toronto restaurants have achieved their … Continued
Toronto sports fans will soon be able to skip those long cashier lines when buying snacks at Scotiabank Arena. Starting next month, select stores within the venue will implement Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology, allowing automatic charges to people’s payment cards. Dubbed, “Just Walk Out” technology, the system operates by having fans scan their credit or debit cards … Continued
The culinary scene in Toronto is no stranger to hidden gems that emerge from humble beginnings, and Porzia’s is a prime example. Porzia’s debuted in Toronto’s food scene in early 2014, setting up shop in the Parkdale neighbourhood. The restaurant quickly gained recognition thanks to its mouth-watering lasagna, but in those early days, lasagna was … Continued
A woman from Toronto is in hospital, battling a severe bout of botulism after consuming improperly preserved sardines at a wine bistro located in Bordeaux, France. The restaurant — Tchin Tchin Wine Bistro — served the sardines to diners from September 4 to September 10, as verified by Canada’s Public Health Agency. News outlets have … Continued
Every year, the city comes alive with a vibrant nocturnal celebration of art, culture and creativity known as Nuit Blanche. For one night only, the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, and this year promises to be no exception. Renowned Toronto artist Bruno Billio is set to take over The Lakeview turning it into a futuristic TRON environment … Continued
Michelin announced today a new round of Bib Gourmand additions to its prestigious 2023 Guide. These four restaurants join 21 spots already on the Toronto dining guide from last year. The Bib Gourmand celebrates superb dining experiences at affordable prices. These restaurants offer the opportunity to enjoy two courses and a glass of wine or … Continued
Opened just last week, DaNico is a new bespoke fine dining concept that’s run by one of Toronto’s most acclaimed chefs. Located in a heritage bank building at 440 College St., DaNico is a nod to Michelin styled cuisine, service and award-winning design. The restaurant showcases the talent of executive chef Daniele Corona of Don … Continued
Attention food enthusiasts: Get ready for an epic Asian food fest coming to Toronto this weekend! With meals starting at just $10, you can savour some truly amazing eats. AsialiciousTO is making its return from September 16 until October 1, and is known to be Toronto’s premiere celebration of Asian cuisine, spotlighting the rich flavours … Continued
After tasting more than 700 burgers worldwide, Chef Joe Friday decided it was time to put that knowledge to the test and create his own masterpiece. The celeb chef is making waves in Toronto with his newest venture, Friday Burger Company. With two locations, one already open at TABLE Fare + Social on Bay Street, and another … Continued
