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! Illustrious chef Masaki Saito — who was recently awarded … Continued
To celebrate Lunar New Year, taking place on Jan. 22, chefs Anna Chen and Anthony Rose sample one of the day’s most popular dishes — Peking duck. Served wrapped in a pancake or atop a lettuce cup, the dish is known to bring an abundance of good luck. Winner (pancake): Peking Man Anthony: “The duck … Continued
Update: Is a bagel really anything without smooth, creamy Philly? According to the Kraft Heinz Canada brand, that answer is no. To compliment Nike’s new Montreal bagel inspired kicks which just dropped on Jan. 17, (and have already sold out), Philadelphia Cream Cheese will soon be launching Philly Schmear Socks, available in three “flavours” including … Continued
At Old Avenue Restaurant & Bakery, a trio of incredibly accomplished individuals are allowing Torontonians to experience a taste of home by way of traditional and upscale takes on Azerbaijani food. Located in North York, the restaurant is spearheaded from the business end by Esther Mordecai, a single mother and social activist, who is quick … Continued
Trying to keep a secret in a city like Toronto is almost impossible. Case in point: these “secret” restaurants won’t remain a secret for much longer. Check out these six delicious eateries that are waiting to be discovered. Figures One minute you’re standing in a comic book shop and the next, you’re walking through a … Continued
Marsida Lazimi and her husband, Melsi, know what it takes to run a successful Italian restaurant. For just over 20 years, their establishment, Ristorante Della Repubblica, was a known spot for crudités, seafood specialties, wood-fired pizzas and homemade desserts. “It wasn’t just a restaurant, it was a whole world,” recalls Lazimi. But with the cost … Continued
On December 20, 2022, a new Japanese restaurant opened its doors in Davisville. The first of its kind in Toronto, Kappo Sato serves up traditional Japanese eats masterfully made by a chef that has over a decade of experience in Kappo-style cooking. Kappo, which simply means “to cut and to cook,” is a cooking method … Continued
Considered to be the best restaurant in the world, Copenhagen’s Noma — known for creating New Nordic cuisine — announced it will close its doors next year. Open since 2003, the Scandinavian restaurant topped the list of “World’s Best Restaurants” a whopping five times, most recently in 2021, when it was heralded as the “most … Continued
Babel, a live-fire cooking restaurant that launched in the York Mills neighbourhood in 2019, recently announced they have permanently closed. Part of the Oliver & Bonacini group of restaurants which also includes famed Toronto eateries Canoe, Auberge du Pommier and Parcheggio, the team from Babel took to social media to share the news. [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm90cRtOjSh/”] … Continued
A new spot for innovative Italian fare in Markham recently opened its doors, setting itself apart from other GTA-based spots with local and global partnerships that promise unmatched quality and hard-to-find ingredients. For those in the mood for an intimate dining experience, Osteria Mattarello’s upscale menu features fine dining Italian favourites, a 100 per cent … Continued
Known for their authentic yet modern take on traditional Greek fare, Ossington hot spot Mamakas Taverna — considered to be one of Toronto’ s best — recently opened a pop-up in Yorkville. Located at 105 Scollard St., Souvla by Mamakas will be open for the winter and spring season, serving up an array of Greek … Continued
When 5 p.m. hits, the lobby of the Park Hyatt starts to get busy, as people leave the work day behind and make their way to the seventeenth floor of the hotel. The return of the iconic rooftop cocktail bar, now known as Writers Room, pays homage to the history of literary legends that shared … Continued
