Over the last 60 years, Torontonians have continued their love affair with Pusateri’s, the gourmet grocer that introduced locals to imported Italian goods and speciality products they couldn’t find anywhere else. And now, the glam grocery store is rejoining the community where it all started. In the summer of 2023, Pusateri’s will return to its … Continued
After Masaki Saito received two Michelin stars last winter for his eponymous Yorkville restaurant, the perfectionist will be opening a handful of new eateries in Toronto in 2023. “It’s true we have five new restaurants coming this year,” said a communications aide at Saito’s restaurant. “We are working on new restaurant developments, and we aim … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is moving forward with allowing laneway houses in Yorkville after the area has been exempt from the housing type for years. The city will be holding a public meeting about the proposed zoning bylaw change for the area on Feb. 28. However, the meeting is only a formality, according to local resident and co-president … Continued
If you’re not quite in the mood to dust off your dancing shoes and take part in one of the many events happening in Toronto to celebrate New Orleans’ legendary Mardi Gras festival, you can still get a taste of the Big Easy today by getting your hands on the city’s signature sandwich: the po’boy. These are … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Relief from those never-ending airport lineups could be on the way, as Air Canada is set to become the first airline in Canada to use digital identification at pilot projects in airports in Vancouver and Toronto. Currently underway, Air Canada’s digital identification is available for customers departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) when boarding select … 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 Jackie Lin, recently awarded a Michelin star for … Continued
We’re only just over a month in and already 2023 is promising big things for Toronto’s food, beverage and dining scene. From coffee shops and noodle bars to breweries and sports bars, we’ve already been blessed with plenty of new eateries. And it’s not slowing down anytime soon, as favourite brands from all over the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Yesterday, an Instagram post from the venerable Lakeview Restaurant on Dundas Street West announced the diner would be undergoing some changes. This information was reported by local media outlets to mean that the Lakeview is closing. It is not, according to owner Fadi Hakim. StreetsofToronto reached out to the owner of the Lakeview who said, … Continued
All over Toronto the grass is being watered at hot spots with couples at the helm, even though it’s been said that the only thing harder than running a restaurant is running a relationship. One of the city’s hippest new covers is Fonda Balam, a Mexican joint on Dundas Street with the backing of Matty … Continued
When Kata Ambrus found the first storefront location for her brand, Chocolat de Kat, she was working for De Mello Coffee as their in-house pastry chef. Originally, Ambrus figured she did not need a retail space, opting instead for a commercial kitchen to create her chocolate confections. “I immediately approached my coworker, Hazel, a barista … Continued
By lindsaylow
We’ve rounded up the best spots to indulge in the most romantic food pairing: oysters and champagne. Time to break out the bubbly! COFFEE OYSTERS CHAMPAGNE It would be impossible to round up restaurants that serve oysters and champagne without including the King West spot that has the two items in its name. Indulge in the … Continued
Just because the temperature has plummeted doesn’t mean you have to go into full-on hibernation mode. A number of spots in Toronto and the surrounding area are offering accommodations, like heated domes, that will allow you to dine outdoors all season long. Here are five of the best spots to dine al fresco, while keeping … Continued
