North of Here, a Canadian hospitality collaborative founded by chef Roland Torok-Ducharme, has launched a series of do-it-yourself meal kits inspired by Michelin-starred restaurants. “The art of fine dining is in designing unique dishes, selecting spectacular ingredients and the key is preparation. All of which I have done, to make it easy for our guests … Continued
Beloved bakery Prairie Boy Bread, known for its organic sourdough and delicious homemade baked goods made from scratch, is all set to open a second location. Construction on a new storefront is currently in the works, and owner Grant MacPherson hopes to bring the Prairie Boy brand to the eclectic Yonge/St. Clair neighbourhood by April … Continued
Matt’s Smokehouse, the Junction’s newest barbecue joint, is officially opening for pre-orders tomorrow. Originally a home-based business, Matt’s Smokehouse started when owner Matthew Horowitz bought a backyard smoker a few years ago. Gradually, his personal barbecue experiments led to him serving his smoked creations to friends and neighbours. Soon, he was taking orders almost daily … Continued
Keith Froggett, the chef-owner behind long-running Toronto restaurant Scaramouche, is set to open a beautiful new restaurant and event space in Orangeville next month. Greystones is located in a historic building dating back to 1852. It was one of the first permanent structures constructed in what would later become Orangeville. Benn Froggett (Keith Froggett’s son … Continued
Yes, 2020 has been a tough year for people and businesses from all walks of life, and that certainly holds true for Toronto’s restaurant industry. Our top food stories of 2020 were full of sad goodbyes, inspiring pivots and a whole lot of takeout. Five restaurants that have said goodbye to Toronto in the last … Continued
With multiple city-wide lockdowns keeping us inside and our favourite restaurant dining rooms temporarily shuttered throughout much of 2020, many Torontonians found themselves cooking at home more often than ever this year. We aimed to make the transition a little easier for restaurant lovers by sharing recipes developed by some of Toronto’s top chefs and … Continued
On December 31st, don’t just sit there alone in your living room wearing sweatpants. Add some pomp to your New Year’s celebrations: Don your fanciest joggers and raise a glass to what was, possibly, one of the worst years on record. Here are seven New Year’s Eve cocktail kits that’ll help you forget the blur … Continued
Popular vegan fast-food chain by CHLOE may not be around much longer. The chain’s parent company, BC Hospitality Group, has reportedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a 67 per cent loss in revenue, according to a recent Bloomberg report. by CHLOE is just one of the many restaurants, at home and worldwide, left reeling … Continued
With family gatherings cancelled and winter attractions closed all over the GTA, it’s a bit more difficult to capture that holiday spirit this year. One GTA pasta shop, however, is bringing a little extra yuletide magic to this strange December and going beyond the traditional cookies and cakes with its seasonally-themed eats. Continental Noodles is … Continued
Whether it’s the familiar taste of fresh-baked gingerbread cookies or cutting into a warm apple pie after dinner, baked goods can be the perfect finishing touch for any holiday feast or a thoughtful gift for a foodie friend. The majority of bakeries across the GTA are still closed for walk-ins due to COVID-19 restrictions, but … Continued
Things are a little bit different this holiday season. With COVID-19 restrictions still in place across Toronto, many families are unable to gather ’round the table for a festive holiday meal and are instead, opting to raise a glass (or a turkey leg) virtually. Preparing a holiday dinner is no easy feat but, fortunately, some … Continued
Since 1986, La Rocca has been Richmond Hill’s go-to spot for creative cakes and pastries. Now, the bakery is opening a second location in midtown. The new La Rocca Creative Kitchen will be located at 2638 Yonge St. and it will offer guests the opportunity to participate in the creative process as La Rocca’s pastry … Continued
