By Ron Johnson
Elana Kochman, Toben Kochman and Ryan Feldman, the foodies behind Toronto’s TOBEN Catering, have just opened the Pearl. It’s an urban-meets-country-inspired artisanal market and snack bar that aims to provide a unique culinary experience for locals, visitors, and cottage-goers alike. “We are excited to open our new country market The Pearl this June and to be … Continued
Picking a place to eat in Yorkville is like picking a place to drink on King West — there are endless options. But that just means you’re sure to find the vibe you’re looking for. So, whether that’s a rooftop patio to sip a pint while watching the Jays’ game, a laid back cocktail bar … Continued
Black Restaurant Week, established in 2016 by Warren Luckett, Falayn Ferrell, and Derek Robinson, is an annual celebration dedicated to honouring the rich flavors and culinary traditions of African-American, African, and Caribbean cuisines on a national scale. This initiative plays a pivotal role in fostering community engagement by organizing a series of events and promotional … Continued
We asked chef Anthony Rose to take a walk on the wild side this summer and sample the city’s new crop of unconventional ice cream combos. Read on to find out which flavours made him melt. Winner: Black sesame egg yolk —Wong’s Ice Cream “Cool! The egg yolk is very custardy and rich and so delicious. This is … Continued
The last year was a a busy and exciting one for the Toronto food scene, in which we saw electric openings that ranged from highbrow to low, including modest local joints and grand, attention-grabbing eateries. To highlight the standout newcomers, we asked esteemed chef Ryusuke Nakagawa, recently awarded a Michelin star for Aburi Hana — … Continued
If you think Toronto is already overpopulated with pigeons, you might not be happy to hear we’re getting more — but this time it’s a coffee shop that self-proclaims as serving up the “world’s worst coffee.” Pigeon Café & Bar just opened its first Toronto location last month at 337 King St West, and it’s … Continued
The last year was a a busy and exciting one for the Toronto food scene, in which we saw electric openings that ranged from highbrow to low, including modest local joints and grand, attention-grabbing eateries. To highlight the standout newcomers, we asked Michelin-recognized chefs Kate Chomyshyn and Julio Guajardo, recently awarded a Bib Gourmand for … Continued
Although a summer getaway to Greece may not be on the horizon, there are plenty of ways to have a Greek vacation without ever leaving Toronto, including a Mamma Mia-inspired restaurant that’s coming to the city later this year. Prepare to be whisked away to the enchanting island of Skopelos, where you can indulge in … Continued
Summerlicious is back in full effect this summer! Between July 7 and 23, over 200 restaurants in the Toronto area will be offering lunch or dinner pre-fixe menus for all to enjoy. Participating restaurants offer their pre-fixe menus at six different price points, ranging from $20 lunches to $75 dinners. Among the affordable luxury experiences … Continued
If you’ve never set foot on Geary Avenue, it’s high time you gave it a visit. On a small strip north of Dupont, between Ossington Avenue and Dufferin Street, you’ll find a little strip of eateries that stray from the businesses on Ossington. But it’s not just the lack of passers-by and tourists that make … Continued
Tragically, last month a young Toronto man plummeted to his death from a tower in the downtown core after what appeared to be a “rooftopping” outing gone wrong. The man’s parents recently spoke to CTV News Toronto to discourage others from doing the same. The Toronto Police service, in conjunction with Ontario’s Office of the … Continued
Considered the heart of midtown, the intersection of Yonge & Eglinton has experienced a boom in development owing to its central location. And as the midtown centre continues to grow, so too does the size of the restaurants taking up space—especially when it comes to eating Italian. It seems Yonge and Eglinton’s many new residents find … Continued
