Known for their authentic yet modern take on traditional Greek fare, Ossington hot spot Mamakas Taverna — considered to be one of Toronto’ s best — recently opened a pop-up in Yorkville. Located at 105 Scollard St., Souvla by Mamakas will be open for the winter and spring season, serving up an array of Greek … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Dry January is upon us and aside from being amazing for your health, taking a one-month hiatus to embrace a booze-free lifestyle doesn’t have to be a drag. Check out this selection of exciting, non-alcoholic alternatives including beers, cocktails, and spirits made by some local breweries and distillers. Partake Brewing Beer – Peach Gose [instagram_embed … Continued
Walk into any traditional British or Irish pub in the city and chances are, you’ll find Shepherd’s Pie on the menu. A staple in U.K. cuisine, shepherd’s pie, sometimes affectionately called “cottage pie”, is a hearty dish made from a mixture of minced meat and a thick layer of mashed potato. Most restaurants put their … Continued
When 5 p.m. hits, the lobby of the Park Hyatt starts to get busy, as people leave the work day behind and make their way to the seventeenth floor of the hotel. The return of the iconic rooftop cocktail bar, now known as Writers Room, pays homage to the history of literary legends that shared … Continued
While experience teaches us not to put too much pressure on New Year’s Eve, it’s often difficult to heed that advice lest we be cursed with a mediocre (and expensive) night out. So instead of stressing over finding the perfect place to ring in the new year, why not let these Toronto spots that luckily … Continued
It’s a throwback speakeasy and steakhouse that seems out of time in Toronto off King Street West, but the newest spot for nightlife is called Empire Supper Club and it feels like 1920s Las Vegas. A supper club is somewhere between disco and restaurant and the kind of thing that South Beach does well: it’s … Continued
In 2022, the word started to return to a new normal and going out to eat topped many people’s to-do lists. From omakase dining to where to nab the best pizza in the city, Streets of Toronto had you covered. In case you missed them, here are the top five food stories of 2022. 5. … Continued
While 2022 was a stellar year for restaurant openings — Matty Mathesons’s Prime Seafood Palace, Alder from Patrick Kriss and Kensington Market’s Sunnys Chinese immediately come to mind — it’s the restaurants that are headed our way in the new year that we are most excited about. Here are Toronto’s most anticipated restaurant openings of … Continued
Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two, or a night out with friends, make it a night to remember and bid adieu to 2022 at one of these Toronto restaurants that are serving up lavish New Year’s Eve dinners. Auberge du Pommier Modern French dining meets rustic charm at North Toronto’s Auberge du Pommier. For … Continued
Walking through the doors of Yorkville’s newest bespoke cocktail lounge, C Suite, you’ll notice that the space has been designed to resemble a train car, perhaps reminiscent of the luxurious coaches of the Orient Express. Soft jazz music trickles over the speakers, and warm ambient lighting sets the atmosphere for a cosy night of watching … Continued
Toronto’s newest restaurant is taking things to the next level – 51 floors up, to be exact. AP is a collaboration between noteworthy Montreal chef Antonio Park and Scale Hospitality, the team behind local restaurants like Lapinou and Miss Likklemore’s. Ted Corrado, corporate executive chef for Scale Hospitality, says the partnership had been a longtime … Continued
Adored by celebrities, Canadian jewelry designer Dean Davidson has chosen to open his first Canadian storefront in Toronto, 15 years after his eponymous brand launched. Now you can shop for some of the pieces worn by your favourite stars, including Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. When Markle first skyrocketed to international fame as the new … Continued
