While there’s nothing wrong with running to the grocery store or chasing down a neighbourhood ice cream truck for a quick fix, specialty creations that blend small-batch ice cream flavours with the ingenuity of some of the city’s most talented bakers take one of summer’s favourite cool treats to the next level. These are the … Continued
West Queen West’s latest bistro is bringing a much-loved Parisian tradition to Toronto. Modelled after a dining concept that co-owner Jad Sfeir says is popular in Paris, the menu at J’s Steak Frites has just a single entree option: steak frites. Priced at $49 per person, the prix fixe menu comes with steak, unlimited French … Continued
Chica is a polished new tapas restaurant from Scale Hospitality and Ink Entertainment Group, the teams behind neighbouring King West restaurants Lapinou and Pink Sky. Taking inspiration from Barcelona’s buzzy tapas bars, Chica is conceptualized as a sister restaurant to Scale’s other Spanish concept Patria. Chica takes over Bar Buca’s former space on Portland Street, … Continued
Few of us pass through our twenties without having a brief ambition to open a bar or restaurant with a group of friends. At Blackburn Social House, twenty-something co-owners Armin Eftekhari, Mac Savage, Collin Wong and Coulton Speight are living that dream, with the aim of offering Little Italy its latest local gathering place. Blackburn … Continued
Admiring the blooming of the city’s cherry trees is a beloved spring tradition for many Torontonians. While we’ll likely need to wait until at least late April for the annual arrival of Toronto’s cherry blossoms, one local restaurant is already helping us get into the spring spirit with a cherry blossom-themed menu. Chotto Matte specializes … Continued
Ration: Beverley is a progressive new restaurant from the Ration Food Lab hospitality group. After taking over the Beverley hotel’s ground floor restaurant space in 2020, the trio behind the group – Wes Barber, chef Jef Edwards and Chris Nguyen – launched several takeout-friendly concepts, including Ration Burger and Ocaso Tacos, during the pandemic. “We … Continued
The lobby restaurant at landmark Toronto hotel and arts hub Gladstone House is back in action after a menu makeover courtesy of new executive chef Richard Singh. Prior to joining the team at Gladstone House’s sister property, the Broadview Hotel, in 2019, Singh worked in the kitchens of numerous Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, including … Continued
Amano Trattoria is a new Italian restaurant from Open Concept Hospitality, the team behind Amano Italian Kitchen. Set in Old South, Amano Trattoria feels like a sophisticated older sibling to its sister restaurant, which has locations in Union Station and Newmarket. In contrast to Amano Italian Kitchen’s bright, fast-casual atmosphere, Amano Trattoria’s vibe is moodier … Continued
MIMI Chinese is the brick-and-mortar sister restaurant to wildly popular pop-up Sunny’s Chinese. With tables almost completely booked into mid-December, the new Yorkville restaurant is already proving to be equally as buzzworthy as Sunny’s (which is also set to get its own permanent location in the spring of next year). The concept behind MIMI Chinese … Continued
As Toronto emerges from the pandemic, the city’s hotel scene is coming back with a bang as many new and newly-renovated hotels make their long-awaited debuts. Whether you’re ready to dip your toes into the world of travel again with a local getaway or are simply looking for a break from your day-to-day routine, these … Continued
