Patio season has been anything but normal this summer, but as the Labour Day weekend approaches so too does that familiar annual feeling that the end of patio season is coming and it’s time to enjoy our drinks al fresco while we still can. Sky Flower, a new pop-up located at College Street and Spadina … Continued
Forthspace Hospitality, the team behind Instagrammable King West restaurant Coffee Oysters Champagne (and its not-so-secret speakeasy à toi) is bringing Toronto Marked, a new downtown restaurant focused on South American cuisine. Marked, which is set to open on September 1, will focus on sustainably-sourced meat, seafood, and produce prepared over a wood charcoal grill. The … Continued
Dundas West has a new destination for natural wines and rooftop views with the opening of Bar Mignonette, the new sister wine bar to Patois. The new spot from chef Craig Wong is located on the second floor of Patois and features a rooftop patio overlooking the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood. Bar Mignonette’s brief menu emphasizes … Continued
Long-running burger pop-up Burger Drops is getting a permanent home in Liberty Village this fall. For over two years, Burger Drops has been bringing its unfussy smash burgers to various locations around Toronto. Recent pop-ups have been hosted at spots like Spaces Queen West, Henderson Brewing, and Eastbound Brewery. The brand shared via Instagram that … Continued
Detroit-style pizza seems to be having a moment in Toronto. Descendant Pizza was the first to bring this deep-dish style to the city back in 2015. More recently, Grant van Gameren got into the Detroit-style game, converting Tennesse Tavern into Gianna’s Patties and Pies. Now, Pabalos Island Pies is bringing a Filipino spin to the … Continued
Italian restaurant group Terroni and butcher shop Cumbrae’s are teaming up to launch Stock T.C, a new restaurant and marketplace set to debut in mid-August. Located north of Eglinton on Yonge, the new concept is housed in a grand limestone building dating back to 1936, which previously served as a Canada Post office. The history … Continued
Much-loved Thai restaurant Pai has reopened for patio service and takeout following a temporary closure related to a COVID-19 case. Last week, Pai announced via Instagram that they had closed their doors after a kitchen employee tested positive for COVID-19. The restaurant has now begun gradually resuming service, starting with takeout and delivery yesterday and … Continued
An employee at downtown Thai restaurant Pai has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the restaurant to temporarily close its doors. Pai made the announcement via Instagram yesterday, sharing that the staff member had last worked this past Monday and is currently quarantining at home. View this post on Instagram While we were … Continued
Jen Agg’s charming Queen West diner has returned in BBQ form. Le Swan has started hosting weekly cookouts behind the back of the restaurant, on the edge of Trinity Bellwoods Park. Running Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m., the weekly BBQs feature a simple menu that includes burgers, hot dogs, rotisserie … Continued
It’s another big week for Toronto restaurants as the city prepares to move into Stage 3 of its reopening plan on Friday, allowing indoor dining to resume for the first time since mid-March. Each step of reopening has posed a new learning curve for the city’s restaurants, as they implement new best practices for safely … Continued
Some of Toronto’s top restaurants are putting celebrity chicken wing recipes to the test for a citywide event coming just in time for National Wing Day on July 29th. The Wing Showdown competition was inspired by the Burger Showdown, which took place in May, and represents a partnership between Uber Eats and the experiential food … Continued
One of Toronto’s most beautiful bars is back in action, with Bar Isabel set to reopen today for takeout and patio dining. Grant van Gameren’s beloved tapas destination had been temporarily closed since mid-March amid the pandemic but it’s now relaunching to offer “a pared-down menu with signature delights and of course a bevvy of … Continued
