Luxury dessert brand Delysées has announced a brand new location that’s set to open next month in Yorkville. Following last year’s re-opening on Ossington Ave., Delysées‘ latest project features the intricate and dazzling macarons and mini cakes that the brand is known for, but with a slight twist: a high-end tea bar and an upscale … Continued
Rafael Bastidas and Sergio Calderon have been regulars in Toronto’s restaurant scene for the last decade. Rafael is a co-owner at midtown’s taco and churro spot, Clandestina, and also a general manager at Fonda Lola and Arepa Cafe, while Sergio has worked as the general manager at Milagro, as the manager at Fonda Lola, and … Continued
Carlo’s Bakery, the esteemed, Hoboken-based dessert empire, has opened an express location in Yorkville. The bakery earned widespread attention when it was the subject of a popular TLC reality show, which went on to run for nine seasons and amassed a legion of sweet-toothed fans. In 1910, Carlo’s bakery was founded by Italian pastry chef … Continued
Hybrid grocers, or “grocerants” are the latest trend sweeping the city, acting as a one-stop-shop for all your dining out and grocery item needs. A mashup of the words “grocery” and “restaurants” — think of delicious, locally owned spots that feature in-restaurant markets selling artisanal pantry items, fresh pasta and more. We’ve sourced five of … Continued
A familiar face for Middle Eastern cuisine on Geary Ave. is opening a second location in March 2023. The Parallel Brothers, owned and operated by actual brothers Aharon, George, Guy and Alon, have purchased a spot in Kensington Market at 152 Augusta Ave. The three-storey space is currently vacant, but once housed a dive bar. … Continued
City Bakers Collective, the virtual bakeshop founded by two sisters, Alysa and Jenna King has just opened a brand new brick-and-mortar in the East end’s Danforth Avenue neighbourhood, thanks in large part to a super successful Kickstarter campaign that helped raise $40,000 to support the purchase of specialized equipment, signage and furnishings. The company, which … Continued
When word got around that David Chang’s Momofuku Noodle Bar was officially checking out of the Shangri-La later this year, fans and past patrons wondered what would move into the space in its place. If you loved the Asian-inspired eats of Momofuku, you’ll be in good company with Mott 32, the award-winning Chinese restaurant chain … Continued
Beloved Italian spot Piano Piano is opening a new Toronto location at 55 Colborne St. Over the years Chef Victor Barry, along with business partners Brendan Piunno and Nikki Leigh McKean, have taken unpretentious fine dining across Toronto and the GTA, expanding Piano Piano from one location to three. [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CgCZE7_rII2/?hl=en”] Now a fourth location … Continued
After decades of anticipation and countless trips across the border to stock up, those iconic sweet and fluffy rolls from Hawaii are finally available in Canada. King’s Hawaiian Origiinal Hawaiian Sweet Rolls have been a favourite sine the 1950s when Robert R. Taira opened his first bakeshop in the quaint historic town of Hilo, Hawaii, … Continued
Get into the Oktoberfest spirit right in your own backyard with savoury Bavarian sausages and ice cold beers that will transport you to Europe with a sip. We’ve rounded up some of the best in brews and eats for an Okotberfest-inspired staycation. Prost! Little Bavaria [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CLvfzMSBAft/?hl=en”] Scarborough is housing some of the city’s best … Continued
There’s never a shortage of great new restaurants to try in Toronto. From classic American diner to Taiwanese late-night eats, here’s what you need to know about the city’s six latest restaurant openings. Simpl Things [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CjAvzrBjexg/”] Simpl Things is a welcome addition to Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood. The all day food and beverage collective is … Continued
