Summerhill Market’s new outpost in Forest Hill is its largest location yet, totalling 7,200 square feet and spanning two floors. Located on Eglinton just west of Avenue Road, the high-end grocery store has an intimate, inviting ambiance in spite of its significant size. There’s a massive parking lot found at the rear entrance, and the … Continued
Toronto restaurants that closed this week Café Plenty’s King West location has closed after 7 years, but you can still get takeout from their 250 Dundas Street outpost or their new pop-up at 138 Danforth. Another King West staple, the Citizen, is temporarily closing, promising a “brand new concept” for summer 2021. No further details … Continued
Soft-shell or hard-shell, with cilantro or without— whichever way you prefer them, tacos are the handheld favourite that’s always worth the mess. These are our picks for some of the best tacos in Toronto. Tres Compadres View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tres Compadres (@tres_compadres.to) Located inside the Folly … Continued
It looks like Toronto is in for another Easter at home, with Premier Doug Ford urging Ontarians not to proceed with Easter plans as COVID cases continue to rise. Although we’ll be celebrating with friends and family virtually this year, that doesn’t mean we can’t eat well. Make the most of the long weekend relaxation … Continued
For Siamak Masoumi, head chef at the new Noon Eatery at 3190 Yonge St., offering something different to Torontonians was key. He began dreaming up his own restaurant after immigrating to Toronto from Iran just a few short years ago. While in his hometown, Masoumi worked in advertising, providing design and brand ideas for start-up … Continued
With warmer weather finally upon us, socially-distanced picnic season is back! Rather than making your own sandwiches at home, pack your blanket, load up the cooler and consider grabbing a bite from one of these five spots. These are our picks for some of the best sandwiches in Toronto. Gold Standard View this post … Continued
If you’ve never had matzo ball soup, get ready to meet your new favourite comfort food. It features a lot of the same soothing flavours as chicken noodle soup but, instead of noodles, you get juicy dumplings made out of matzo meal (crushed unleavened bread), eggs and schmaltz (chicken fat). It’s a traditional dish for … Continued
Like many restaurant workers, Harry Hanson, head bartender at Gusto 501, found himself out of a job when the pandemic hit last March. After living in the U.K. for several years, Hanson moved back to Toronto and took on the role of head bartender at Gusto 501, restaurateur Janet Zuccarini’s Italian eatery in Corktown. The … Continued
As a result of ongoing COVID-19 infection rates, St. Patrick’s Day festivities have been cancelled across Toronto, including the St. Patrick’s Day parade for the second year in a row. With restaurants still closed for indoor dining, it also means that the traditional St. Paddy’s pub crawls are also off the menu. Although you won’t … Continued
Ashish Sethi’s new venture, Sanjeev Masala Co., is a tribute to his late father. After emigrating to Canada in the 1980s from India, Sanjeev Sethi opened his first restaurant, the Host Fine Indian Cuisine, with his brother in 1996. The pair went on to launch five restaurants, including a much-loved outpost in Richmond Hill, and … Continued
Summerhill cafe and wine bar Boxcar Social is expanding its footprint across the city thanks to a new partnership with local developer Fitzrovia. Boxcar Social co-owner John Baker says that they’re creating cafes for three of Fitzrovia’s purpose-built rental apartments, including the Waverly, which is set to open next month near Spadina and College. “It’s … Continued
