The Pickle Barrel’s first outpost in downtown Toronto has shut its doors after almost four decades of serving its famous deli sandwiches to the bustling area around Yonge and Dundas. Despite the closure of the downtown Pickle Barrel, Peter Higley, owner and CEO of the Pickle Barrel revealed, “Much of the work-from-home population are now … Continued
Named after Vesuvio’s late head pizza maker of over 40 years, Juniors Pizzeria is run by the junior staff of the now-closed Dundas West favourite that was best known for its pepperoni pizzas and authentic Italian fare. The website states that Juniors is an homage to a time when pizza was an art form. The … Continued
Barberian’s Steak House was among the many Toronto restaurants forced to pivot earlier this year when dining rooms closed amid the pandemic. As a temporary solution to meet the demands of steak lovers citywide, Barberian’s launched an online butcher shop specializing in premium cuts of meat, spirits and wines. The butcher shop was put on … Continued
EVOO Ristorante, an adored eatery in the heart of Yorkville’s “Little Italy,” has closed and will soon reopen as Adrak Restaurant & Bar. EVOO Ristorante was known for serving notable celebrities, many of whom visited annually during TIFF festivities, and was a neighbourhood favourite. Adrak Hospitality Group acquired the business from owner Peter Catarino and … Continued
A winter camping trip doesn’t necessarily have to be in the forest, with a tent, or in a sleeping bag. Just think of roaring fire pits, heat lamps, cosy blankets and top it off with a decadent hot chocolate or an utterly minty mint tea as you dig into your favourite shawarma. Chef Anthony Rose … Continued
There’s no need to cancel Halloween this year, according to Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, as long as trick-or-treaters respect the new normals of the pandemic. While mayors across the GTA are calling on the province to provide “one clear public health message,” Dr. Tam, while addressing a briefing in Ottawa on … Continued
Over the last couple of days, a number of bars and restaurants in Toronto have had to shut shop for reported exposures to COVID-19 within their premises. The latest to join the list is Lee Restaurant on King West, owned by celebrity Canadian chef Susur Lee. The popular hangout declared its temporary closure on Thursday … Continued
Near the top of the CN Tower — Canada’s tallest and arguably most iconic structure — 360 Restaurant offers guests a dining experience like few others. Everyone who knows there’s a restaurant perched in the tower’s main pod knows that it promises majestic views of Toronto, but there’s more to the CN Tower’s dining establishment … Continued
Toronto Public Health has ordered the closure of three King Street restaurants that have failed to take essential precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to a City of Toronto news release, the closures follow TPH investigations, which reveal the establishments had “not taken the necessary steps to sufficiently protect both the public and … Continued
Stage 3 of Ontario’s reopening has allowed bars and restaurants to serve diners in indoor and outdoor space at a reduced capacity. Over the last few weeks, maskless mingling appears to have driven up Toronto’s COVID-19 infection rate and, as a result, doctors recommend proceeding with caution when dining out. Dr. Susy Hota, Medical Director … Continued
The new fall event we teased a few weeks ago has finally been revealed. Destination Toronto has announced a diverse and unprecedented fall restaurant program called DineOutTO, which aims to give ailing eateries a leg up in the COVID-19-hampered restaurant industry. The program will run from Sept. 23 to Oct. 30, with restaurants listing their … Continued
The Barberian family has served the city of Toronto through generations and fostered arguably the most famous steak cuisine in all of Canada since 1959. It is a staple in the city and favourite to locals and tourists alike, with not only their steak house but also their wine cellar and former spin-off sandwich stop. … Continued
