March 11 marks three years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the viral COVID-19 disease a pandemic. In the weeks that followed, the world as we knew it seemingly stopped. Canadians who were abroad were beckoned home. Not shortly after, the Canadian government closed its border and then, international flights were suspended. Social gatherings … Continued
Following a successful 20-year run, popular Italian restaurant Mezza Notte is shutting its doors at 5304 Yonge St. Thankfully for the trattoria’s long-time customers, the restaurant will reopen in a new space approximately 20 minutes from the original location. According to co-owner Robert Savonarota, the restaurant is moving to a former Bank of Montreal located at 3169 Dufferin St. The current strip mall … Continued
A popular Chinese restaurant known for its high-end eats has permanently closed. Located on the second floor of the DoubleTree Hotel at 108 Chestnut St., Lai Wah Heen had been serving up elevated dim sum to suits and tourists alike since 1995. According to a representative from DoubleTree, the owner of Lai Wah Heen decided … Continued
Just a few weeks after announcing that it would be closing its doors, long-running dim sum restaurant, Rol San took to Instagram to share the news that they have officially opened in a new location. The legendary Toronto restaurant had been serving ample plates of Cantonese cuisine at the same location in Chinatown — 323 … Continued
Although inflation has caused the cost of dining out to soar, there are many standout restaurants in the city with quality food at reasonable prices. And when it comes to restaurant recommendations, who better to trust than a chef — and a Michelin chef to boot! Chef John-Vincent Troiano, recently awarded a Michelin star for … Continued
Summerhill residents can now start their day with a cup of joe from Ethica Coffee Roasters without making the trip across town. A new coffee shop has arrived to share the beans, but it’s not like other cafés on the block: MitFar Boutique Café celebrates both coffee and art. The name “MitFar” comes from the … Continued
McDonald’s highly-anticipated Chicken Big Mac is set to hit menus next week, and it’s a recipe that’s been two years in the making. Created by Jeff Anderson, McDonald’s senior manager of menu innovation in Toronto, the new burger will feature the classic toppings found in the Big Mac — lettuce, processed cheddar cheese, pickles and … Continued
After 20 years running a slew of successful restaurants in Toronto including Goa Indian Farm Kitchen, Popa Burmese Kitchen and Amaya Express, chef Hemant Bhagwani has opened a sprawling 7,000-square-foot eatery in New York. “This is a very big step in my life,” said Bhagwani, who’s latest eatery opened its doors on Feb. 14. “I’ve been trying … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto playwright and medical doctor Suvendrini Lena is carrying on the tradition of doctor/writer that dates back to the days of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Anton Chekov. Her latest work, Rubble, opens at the Theatre Passe Muraille on Feb 25 and runs until (opening night, March 2) March 18. Rubble, is based on the … Continued
Fresh bagels are one of life’s most affordable pleasures. Toasted or plain, sweet or savoury, topped with cream cheese or turned into a towering sandwich, bagels come in a variety of shapes, sizes and even textures, and Toronto is home to some of the best. Here’s where to find the best bagels in Toronto. Kettleman’s … Continued
Chapman’s, one of Canada’s oldest ice cream manufacturers has teamed up with an Ojibway-owned company to create a brand new ice cream flavour. Part of Chapman’s new “Super Premium Plus” line of ice cream, the new cold brew coffee flavour is a collaboration with Birch Bark Coffee Co., and is set to hit shelves in … Continued
Although inflation has caused the cost of dining out to soar, there are many standout restaurants in the city with quality food at reasonable prices. And when it comes to restaurant recommendations, who better to trust than a chef — and a Michelin chef to boot! Chef Jonathan Poon, recently awarded Bib Gourmand recognition for … Continued
