Although inflation has caused the cost of dining out to soar, there are many standout restaurants in the city with quality food at reasonable prices. And when it comes to restaurant recommendations, who better to trust than a chef — and a Michelin chef to boot! Chef Lawrence La Pianta recently awarded a Bib Gourmand … Continued
Years ago, when Frankie Solarik lived on an historic stretch of Queen St. W., he’d occasionally walk by one building in particular and envision it as the perfect cocktail bar. “When I created the concept for Prequel & Co. Apothecary, by chance the space was available and I knew I had to have it,” Solarik … Continued
With the Ides of March upon us, we had chef Anthony Rose (a.k.a. Mark Antony Rose) stab his fork into the city’s most delicious Caesar salads. Winner: Quanto Basta “This looks gorgeous, I love the thick-cut pork belly and the polenta croutons are great! This is solid: it’s got a nice dressing, you can really taste the … Continued
The Bernese Barista is a coffee shop located in Markham that gives dog owners the chance to enjoy a cup of java with friends, while accompanied by their four-legged pals too. Co-owners and friends Victoria Chan and Chanice Dryden decided they wanted more than just an average nine-to-five. And so the pair quit their jobs (at the same … Continued
Although inflation has caused the cost of dining out to soar, there are many standout restaurants in the city with quality food at reasonable prices. And when it comes to restaurant recommendations, who better to trust than a chef — and a Michelin chef to boot! Chefs Kate Chomyshyn and Julio Guajardo recently awarded a … Continued
After much success with some of the city’s most beloved eateries, including Gusto 101, Gusto 501, Trattoria Nervosa and Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen, the Gusto 54 Restaurant Group has added yet another Italian eatery to its lineup. Officially open to the public as of March 11, Zuzu, located in Toronto’s Regent Park community, was born as … Continued
Summer’s has been scooping up the most incredible natural ice cream in Yorkville since 1991, and now, the iconic parlour is getting a makeover. Plans are underway for public washrooms (the current ones are located in the back parking area), as well as a new customer service area. “We’re also freshening up the space, repainting the entire store, adding new tables and … Continued
March 11 marks three years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the viral COVID-19 disease a pandemic. In the weeks that followed, the world as we knew it seemingly stopped. Canadians who were abroad were beckoned home. Not shortly after, the Canadian government closed its border and then, international flights were suspended. Social gatherings … Continued
Following a successful 20-year run, popular Italian restaurant Mezza Notte is shutting its doors at 5304 Yonge St. Thankfully for the trattoria’s long-time customers, the restaurant will reopen in a new space approximately 20 minutes from the original location. According to co-owner Robert Savonarota, the restaurant is moving to a former Bank of Montreal located at 3169 Dufferin St. The current strip mall … Continued
A popular Chinese restaurant known for its high-end eats has permanently closed. Located on the second floor of the DoubleTree Hotel at 108 Chestnut St., Lai Wah Heen had been serving up elevated dim sum to suits and tourists alike since 1995. According to a representative from DoubleTree, the owner of Lai Wah Heen decided … Continued
Just a few weeks after announcing that it would be closing its doors, long-running dim sum restaurant, Rol San took to Instagram to share the news that they have officially opened in a new location. The legendary Toronto restaurant had been serving ample plates of Cantonese cuisine at the same location in Chinatown — 323 … Continued
