Whether you’re planning to pay homage to Canada on a patio or prefer to celebrate the holiday at home, these restaurants have got you covered. These are 10 restaurants that are open on Canada Day for dine-in or takeout. Kramer’s Bar and Grill View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kramer’s … Continued
Widely-acclaimed pastry shop Roselle Desserts has announced it’s closing one of its two locations. Known for its beautiful French-inspired pastries, Roselle’s Corktown shop opened in 2015 and was followed by a West Queen West outpost, which launched last summer. Owners Stephanie Duong and Bruce Lee shared the news on Instagram on Friday, saying they plan … Continued
Toronto moved into phase two of reopening on June 24, allowing restaurants and bars to begin serving dine-in customers on patios. As restaurants adapt their service and design to comply with the safety guidelines laid out by Toronto Public Health, however, patio season won’t look like the summers we remember from years past. Over the … Continued
After over three months of dine-in service closure, Toronto restaurants are taking the first steps toward reopening this week. Premier Ford announced on Monday that restaurants can begin serving customers on patios starting today. While many restaurants are taking a few more days or weeks to gear up (and adjust their spaces to comply with … Continued
Midtown sports bar Scallywags has announced it’s closing its doors for good. Open since 1997, the Yonge and St. Clair mainstay was a popular place for Toronto’s official Liverpool F.C. Supporters Club to watch soccer games. Owner Jeff May shared the news via Scallywags’ Facebook page yesterday, writing “we would like to thank all of … Continued
With the announcement that Toronto will move into phase two of reopening on Wednesday, June 24, restaurants across the city are getting ready to reopen their patios to dine-in guests. Five Toronto restaurant operators share how they’re preparing for the new normal of patio dining. Gusto 101 and Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen Juanita Dickson, President … Continued
Elana Kochman was gearing up for the beginning of the busy spring season at Toben Food by Design, a high-end Toronto catering company, when the pandemic hit. “In a matter of a week, everything came to almost a dead halt,” she says. With their private events and corporate food programs suddenly cancelled or put on … Continued
From evenings spent on restaurant patios to beloved outdoor festivals, the pandemic has put a damper on many of our summer rituals. Fortunately, there’s hope that one warm-weather tradition will have a chance to restart before the season comes to a close. The City of Toronto has announced that it’s currently working to reopen 22 … Continued
Gandhi Indian Cuisine has announced that it will be closing after over 25 years in business. Owner Avtar Singh is widely credited with pioneering the concept of West Indian-style roti filled with North Indian curries. The innovative mashup has gone on to become ubiquitous at other restaurants across the city and led to the evolution … Continued
Food purveyors are continuing to find innovative ways to serve diners in the era of physical distancing. The latest contactless concept to hit Toronto is Street Eats Market, a food truck drive-through event slated to launch at Yorkdale Shopping Centre on June 19. The two-day event will bring together 12 local food trucks, including Jerk … Continued
Little Italy’s Trattoria Giancarlo announced via Instagram this week that they’re closing after 30 years in business. The family-run restaurant located at College and Clinton was known for its down-to-earth Italian fare and pleasant summer patio. A glimmer of hope may be on the horizon for the Toronto dining industry, as restaurants prepare for government … Continued
O&B’s landmark North Toronto restaurant Auberge du Pommier is teaming up with sister restaurant Canoe for a collaborative menu series that kicks off this weekend. Dubbed “Auberge avec Canoe,” the mashup between the two fine dining restaurants sees Canoe’s chef Ron McKinlay and Auberge’s chef Tim Schulte working together to create weekly takeout tasting menus. … Continued
