Celebrated dog photographer Jack Jackson, in collaboration with May Brand, the owner of Sweaty Betty’s, extends a warm invitation to local businesses to join them in a meaningful project dedicated to supporting the local queer and trans community this Valentine’s Day. “Rescued by Love,” formerly known as “Don’t You Want Me,” is a photography project … Continued
Step through the green door nestled in the heart of the Junction and find yourself transported back to the 70s. Here, leather couch seating, complimentary bar snacks, and classic cocktails await. Plus, discover even more — including a natural wine shop — at Doc’s Green Door Lounge. Located in a stunning historical building at the … Continued
After 35 years as Thornhill’s favourite lunch spot and as an epitome for the Jewish community, Centre Street Deli is finally giving the 905 exactly what they’ve always wanted — a second location. And this time located right downtown, not the suburbs. Centre Street Deli Express is located on Bay Street, just north of … Continued
“The boss is coming so you better look busy!” Back in 2008, the multi-Juno Award-winning band Arkells sang these words, a decade before two of its members found themselves at the helm of a sports bar in downtown Hamilton. Today, local entrepreneurs have an exciting opportunity to collaborate with the bandmates as they open up … Continued
As the Michelin Guide gains prominence in Toronto and Canada, every acknowledgment, whether it’s a star, Bib Gourmand, or recognition, holds considerable weight for local businesses. Yet, paradoxically, the Guide’s influence in attracting customers may also deter some from visiting a restaurant. This raises the intriguing question: what if a restaurant were to lose its … Continued
Pearl Chinese Cuisine marked a significant milestone in 2023, celebrating 40 years since the original Queen’s Quay opening and expanding to a fifth hub in Yorkville. The momentum continues into 2024 as the beloved dim-sum restaurant is relocating from its Bayview Village location to a dedicated storefront at 305 York Mills Road. Once the residence … Continued
From a Wonderland-inspired cocktail lounge to a tasting-menu offered in a hidden, underground cave, And/Ore, Queen Street’s newest restaurant, offers a dining experience like no other in the city — and it’s entirely female-owned and led. “I spent a whole career working with men and I think women are undercapitalized and underrepresented in most industries,” … Continued
Renowned for its iconic stone mill and the freshly crafted tahini it yields, top Middle Eastern restaurant Parallel has expanded with sister location Parallel Basta. Situated in Kensington Market, the spacious 7,000-square-foot venue introduces new menu items prepared in a visible open kitchen, with the mill rightfully reclaiming the spotlight. Anticipating it would evolve into … Continued
What better way to honour 2023 and welcome 2024 than with a grand feast? Restaurants across Toronto have big plans for ringing in the new year, with prix fixe menus crafted specially for the occasion. Some are throwing parties and galas, while others are adding new menu items, but they are all promising the same … Continued
While the accolade of being Michelin-recognized often encourages chefs across the globe to expand to open more high-end restaurants, Jeffrey Bovis decided to go a whole different route — he took over The Comrade. In September 2022, while Wynona, Bovis’s establishment on Gerrard Street, received international acclaim as a Bib Gourmand recipient, Bovis simultaneously dedicated efforts … Continued
Cue Bing Crosby because it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas—at Toronto’s best bars, that is. It’s officially December which means even the scrooge-iest of Grinches can’t say it’s too early to get the tinsel out, put on the ugliest Christmas sweaters, deck the halls with boughs of holly, and check out these pop-up … Continued
“What makes us different, makes us great.” That’s the slogan at Lil E Coffee Café, Toronto’s one-of-a-kind coffee shop that brews a whole lot more than coffee. Located at 2 St. Clair Avenue (on the northwest corner on Yonge Street), Lil E Coffee Café, is bringing change to the workplace by providing employment opportunities to … Continued
