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 John-Vincent Troiano, recently awarded a Michelin star for … Continued
Summerhill residents can now start their day with a cup of joe from Ethica Coffee Roasters without making the trip across town. A new coffee shop has arrived to share the beans, but it’s not like other cafés on the block: MitFar Boutique Café celebrates both coffee and art. The name “MitFar” comes from the … Continued
McDonald’s highly-anticipated Chicken Big Mac is set to hit menus next week, and it’s a recipe that’s been two years in the making. Created by Jeff Anderson, McDonald’s senior manager of menu innovation in Toronto, the new burger will feature the classic toppings found in the Big Mac — lettuce, processed cheddar cheese, pickles and … Continued
After 20 years running a slew of successful restaurants in Toronto including Goa Indian Farm Kitchen, Popa Burmese Kitchen and Amaya Express, chef Hemant Bhagwani has opened a sprawling 7,000-square-foot eatery in New York. “This is a very big step in my life,” said Bhagwani, who’s latest eatery opened its doors on Feb. 14. “I’ve been trying … Continued
Toronto’s beloved street festival Taste of the Danforth is set to return to the city this summer after it was put on pause for the last three years. Set to take place Aug.11 to Aug. 13 2023, the popular east-end fest will be “reimagined” this year according to Mary Fragedakis, executive director of the GreekTown on the … Continued
Chapman’s, one of Canada’s oldest ice cream manufacturers has teamed up with an Ojibway-owned company to create a brand new ice cream flavour. Part of Chapman’s new “Super Premium Plus” line of ice cream, the new cold brew coffee flavour is a collaboration with Birch Bark Coffee Co., and is set to hit shelves in … 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! Chef Jonathan Poon, recently awarded Bib Gourmand recognition for … Continued
Over the last 60 years, Torontonians have continued their love affair with Pusateri’s, the gourmet grocer that introduced locals to imported Italian goods and speciality products they couldn’t find anywhere else. And now, the glam grocery store is rejoining the community where it all started. In the summer of 2023, Pusateri’s will return to its … Continued
After Masaki Saito received two Michelin stars last winter for his eponymous Yorkville restaurant, the perfectionist will be opening a handful of new eateries in Toronto in 2023. “It’s true we have five new restaurants coming this year,” said a communications aide at Saito’s restaurant. “We are working on new restaurant developments, and we aim … 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! Chef Jackie Lin, recently awarded a Michelin star for … Continued
All over Toronto the grass is being watered at hot spots with couples at the helm, even though it’s been said that the only thing harder than running a restaurant is running a relationship. One of the city’s hippest new covers is Fonda Balam, a Mexican joint on Dundas Street with the backing of Matty … Continued
When Kata Ambrus found the first storefront location for her brand, Chocolat de Kat, she was working for De Mello Coffee as their in-house pastry chef. Originally, Ambrus figured she did not need a retail space, opting instead for a commercial kitchen to create her chocolate confections. “I immediately approached my coworker, Hazel, a barista … Continued
