From throwing the first pitch for the Jays last season to judging for competition shows he grew up watching, Toronto food content creator chef Dwight Smith has lived out some pretty epic dreams over the past few years — and it’s all because he took a chance on himself. Though he’s now a full-time content … Continued
Opulence, luxe and experience — that’s what you’ll find at Dhoom, a modern Indian restaurant that just opened in Toronto’s east end. Located at 417 Danforth Avenue, Dhoom is the latest venture from brothers Sohail and Sajid Rayani, who are no strangers to bringing their hometown flavours to Toronto. Building on the success of Royal … Continued
From pop-ups to the Harbourfront Centre and now Kensington Market, Bim Street Eats has been spreading the soul of Bajan food across Toronto. Focused on the flavours of Barbados, Bim Street Eats is the brainchild of chef Aiko Rudder-Jones, a young entrepreneur who moved to Toronto in 2013. While she initially planned to pursue soccer … Continued
Sports pubs and restaurants across Toronto are gearing up for Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8. Whether you’re rooting for the Patriots, the Seahawks, tuning in for Bad Bunny’s historic halftime show, or just here to see if the Maye vs. Darnold showdown lives up to the hype, game day wouldn’t be complete without … Continued
Toronto might be snowed under this month, but a new fiery cocktail bar in Queen West has been spreading the heat. From char-grilled fusion cuisine to smoky cocktails, everything at Ceniza has been “kissed by fire.” That even includes the restaurant’s name which means “ash” in Spanish. “For me, fire is very dramatic and powerful, … Continued
Amano Trattoria rang in 2026 by hopping on one of Toronto’s biggest restaurant trends: a full rebrand. This weekend, the upscale Italian spot officially transformed into Notte Ristorante, a new concept designed for lingering late into the night. “We had a great run with the brand, but looking to the future and at what other … Continued
Pronounced “fuh,” pho is technically the name of a Vietnamese rice noodle, though is often used to refer to the entire soup dish, complete with a hearty broth (usually beef bone) and herb and vegetable mixtures. This pho-nomenal dish may sound like the ramen bowls traditional to Japan, but the key difference is these noodles … Continued
Given the massive influx in Italian shops popping up in every neighbourhood, 2025 could have been named the year of the artisan sandwich in Toronto. But one of the latest to open on Queen West is standing apart from the others by not serving up the soppressata and mozzarella on schiacciata or even a traditional … Continued
Vinoteca Pompette is taking the philosophy “New year, new me” to heart, as the Italian-French eatery will be kicking off 2026 by being transformed into an aperitivo bar with a new space, a new menu and a new name. With a planned opening for early 2026, Bar Allegro promises to be a welcoming and easy-going … Continued
With omakase counters, sushi bars and ramen shops opening across the city, Japanese food isn’t hard to find. What’s been missing is variety. Just a few months ago, Yakiniku Legend opened on McCaul Street, bringing table-side Japanese BBQ to downtown Toronto. The McCaul Street Japanese BBQ restaurant is rooted in the tradition of yakiniku, a … Continued
If the growing demand for omakase in Toronto tells us anything, it’s that Toronto diners are always seeking an experience. The latest to open, The Onda, is serving up no short of that by featuring a 20-course omakase dinner. If you haven’t heard by now, omakase can be loosely translated to “I leave it … Continued
Attention all pizza lovers! Don’t walk past the corner of Bathurst and Bloor unless you want to be drawn in by the sights and smells of freshly baked, authentic pizza. Pizzeria Fornace is a family-run take-out joint that’s been serving up fierce competition for the larger spots across the city since it opened earlier this … Continued
