Herbivores rejoice! Shook is back on December 11 with a whole new menu, an expanded marketplace and seasonally-inspired take-home options. The popular vegetarian restaurant has added sharing plates to the menu that are ideal for ordering in, as well as healthy takeout breakfast items. The Middle Eastern-inspired first opened in June 2019 and closed shortly … Continued
Lambo’s Deli & Grocery is filling a void in the Toronto lunch scene with its classic, sub-style sandwiches. Lambo’s is owner Justin Leon’s first restaurant venture, but he says he’s always had an appreciation for cured meats (and food in general) thanks to his Italian heritage. “My nonno would make cured meats in his closet … Continued
After a successful series of pop-ups over the summer, Toronto’s Filipino-inspired pizza concept is back with a brick-and-mortar location and a new name. Now known as Saints Island Pies, the restaurant has permanently taken over the site of its patio pop-ups, which was previously occupied by the now-closed Wallflower restaurant. Co-owner Sean Santos says the … Continued
Toronto restaurant Marben has removed itself from the SkipTheDishes platform in the wake of the app’s attempted partnership with the LCBO. Plans for LCBO delivery through SkipTheDishes have been put on pause by the Ontario government in response to blowback from the restaurant industry. Marben felt that “SkipTheDishes has shown little regard for small business,” … Continued
You may not be able to throw a huge party this holiday season, but you can still rely on one thing during this strange year: your favourite bars serving up holiday cocktails. Some of our go-to spots are now offering cocktail kits online and they’re getting us in the festive spirit. Treat yourself or consider … Continued
At a time when we keep hearing about some of our favourite Toronto restaurants shutting down, the news is more than welcome when one reopens. After a two-month break, Lee Restaurant is reopening today for delivery and takeout. As previously reported on TRNTO, a staff member at Lee Restaurant tested positive for COVID-19 on September … Continued
The Momo House, a much-loved Tibetan restaurant in Parkdale known for its sweet and savoury dumplings, is all set to open a second location in Yorkville. Owned by the same team behind Tibet Kitchen, the restaurant first issued a social media teaser via its Instagram account on Sept. 14th, and quickly followed up with an … Continued
Opening Harlem Bodega, North York’s new vegan takeout spot, has been a long-time dream for owner Juss (who prefers not to share his last name). Originally from New York, Juss relocated to the GTA with his wife in March just as COVID was picking up steam. Previously a full-time DJ, Juss found himself out of … Continued
Restaurateur Hemant Bhagwani has pivoted his Leaside restaurant Egg Bird less than 5 months after opening. Bhagwani recently relaunched the midtown restaurant as Bom-Bay Snack Bar a new concept centred on Irani-Indian cuisine. Fortunately for fans of Egg Bird, Bhagwani says the burger and fried chicken sandwich joint will soon be opening a downtown location, … Continued
With Toronto currently sitting in the control (red) level of the COVID-19 response framework, indoor dining in the city remains off-limits for at least another month. On top of that, the city has implemented a 9 p.m. curfew on alcohol, meaning that despite some restaurants staying open past 9, they are not permitted to serve … Continued
