“This recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and one of my more easy-to-make Biscookies,” says Biscotti Queen founder and pastry chef Nancy Burkes of this biscookie recipe. As its name suggests, a biscookie is a cross between a biscotti and a cookie with a texture similar to a soft biscotti. “Everyone loves smashed Oreos, cream filling, … Continued
“The biggest similarity between Blood Brothers and Momofuku is that both take an out-of-the-box approach to our recipes,” says Brayden Jones of Blood Brothers Brewing. It’s that out-of-the-box thinking that led the two brands to offer a pop-up for the summer months, operating out of the microbrewery’s space at Dufferin and Dupont. “This relationship with … Continued
Afrim Pristine, owner of the Cheese Boutique and the world’s youngest Maître Fromager, is setting off on a dairy lover’s dream mission in a new food travel docu-series debuting on Food Network Canada next week. The six-part series, Cheese: A Love Story, sees Pristine meeting farmers, cheesemakers, chefs and other cheese experts and diving into … Continued
Toronto restaurants that opened this week Midtown is now home to the first Toronto outpost of Abyssinia YYZ. Specializing in Ethiopian and Eritrean food, the former of which is known for its plentiful vegan options, the restaurant’s menu includes an abundance of stews and stir frys served with injera, a sourdough flatbread used to scoop … Continued
From fruity, dairy-free blends to creamy vanilla dipped in chocolate, there’s something extra fun about ice cream on a stick. Here’s where to find the best ice cream bars in Toronto. Bar Ape Gelato Co. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ??? ??? ?????? © [???. 2014] (@bar_ape) Known … Continued
Like gluten-free dishes, vegan baked goods sometimes get a bad rep. How do you make a delicious cake without eggs, whole milk or butter, anyways? Fortunately, thanks in part to innovative recipe development by some of the city’s most renowned pastry chefs and bakers, excellent vegan bakeries are popping up all over Toronto, selling everything … Continued
Toronto restaurants that closed this week Alex Rei dos Leitões, sister restaurant to the recently closed Moliceiro, has also closed up shop. Open since 1977, the Portuguese restaurant and caterer was known for its traditional suckling pig on a spit. Qi Sushi is closing after almost a decade in Cabbagetown. Owner Jenny Park posted a … Continued
While the name calzone might bring to mind your favourite Italian pizza place, Baba Calzone, Woodbridge’s newest dining destination, has a distinctly Mediterranean twist. Think fresh veggies, coleslaw, donair, tandoori chicken, spinach, beef and, yes, pepperoni, all halal. The calzones feature in-house, fresh-made dough and come served with a classic garlic sauce. You can also … Continued
Toronto restaurants that closed this week Batch House is closing after five years on Victoria Street. The brewpub and bottle shop from Creemore Springs Brewery was reportedly unable to weather the loss of regular foot traffic in the Financial District. Iconic Italian staple the Big Slice is temporarily closing while they move down the street … Continued
A new initiative is honouring some of the many Toronto restaurants that have permanently closed their doors over the past year due to the pandemic and raising funds to support unemployed restaurant workers in the process. Last Dish sees local artists partnering with shuttered restaurants to design commemorative plates featuring signature menu items. Vesuvio Pizzeria … Continued
Toronto restaurants that closed this week Agincourt Bakery has been forced to close after their long-time location was sold to make way for townhouses. The Romagnuolo family ran the immensely popular bakery, famous for its authentic Italian baked goods and savoury offerings, for 37 years. The bakery is reportedly searching for a new home. The … Continued
For years, For Your Eyes Only held the space at 536 King Street West and stood ground as one of Toronto’s last remaining strip clubs. When it shuttered in August 2020 after the owners sold the building that housed it, the vacant space raised a lot of questions. What would take over the massive space … Continued
