We asked three of the city’s top glam bakers to share their most festive, show-stopping Christmas creations and they didn’t disappoint! From delectable holiday-infused biscuits to a macaron tower reminiscent of a Christmas tree, these lip-smacking treats are almost too pretty to eat. Buddy Valastro To celebrate the season, “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro has been … Continued
A GTA hot dog cart was recently shut down due to a violation under the province’s Health Protection and Promotion Act. On December 8 public health inspectors found the cart to have an inadequate supply of potable water in addition to a list of other infractions where the business was deemed not in compliance including: … Continued
Toronto has no shortage of trendy neighbourhoods complete with cool shops, bars and restaurants and while Ossington or Queen West might be the first that come to mind, Dundas West is not to be slept on. With a slew of new businesses and restaurants opening regularly, coupled with its proximity to other cool, more established … Continued
As the weather cools down and the entertaining season heats up, we’ve teamed up with VQA Wines of Ontario, to help you prepare for your next get-together. Wine Country Ontario is a world class wine region that is right here in our own backyard, giving you easy access to local wines that are crafted with … Continued
It won’t be long before our friends over in Europe can sink their teeth into Toronto’s vegan version of McDonald’s Big Mac. Canadian fast-food-chain Odd Burger Corp. announced yesterday that over the next eight years, it will open a whopping 50 new locations in the U.S. and Europe. According to the report, the plant-based company … Continued
After weeks of nail-biting, exhilarating soccer, the 2022 World Cup semifinals are here! Whether you’re cheering for Morocco or Argentina, Croatia or defending champions France, there are an abundance of places in the city to watch the teams face-off. Here are the seven best bars and pubs to watch the World Cup semi-finals in Toronto. … Continued
A new spot for contemporary French food just opened in Toronto’s Harbord Village. Offering an inventive approach to classic French cuisine, the bistro named Parquet, located at 97 Harbord St., opened its doors on December 2. A collaboration between two-long time friends and lawyers, Daniel Bernstein and Matt Cohen, the restaurant celebrates the duo’s passion … Continued
Openings and Happenings There’s no stopping Matty Matheson. The celebrity chef and actor extraordinaire recently opened Rizzo’s House of Parm in his hometown of Fort Erie, Ont., featuring a menu of old-school Italian plates in a charming family-friendly space. True to its name, the restaurant is serving up a trio of parm dishes, including chicken, … Continued
Oh the butter! Alo’s insanely rich sweet butter. The stuff of which Michelin stars are made. It comes in a little plastic container. Were I a better person I would have transferred the butter to a small but expensive china dish. But this being takeout at home,we rip into the butter, spreading it way too … Continued
The latest restaurant concept from The King Street Food Company (Buca, La Banane, Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse), Cucina Buca, at the corner of Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue, is a brand new Italian restaurant that celebrates classic Italian fare in an elegant, contemporary space. With Buca having recently been recommended by the prestigious Michelin … Continued
Many Torontonians were sad to lose a Toronto institution, Banknote Bar, earlier this year after the spot was expropriated to make way for a new subway station. The pub and restaurant had sat proudly on the corner of King and Bathurst, owned and operated by Louie Cristello for over three decades. But fans of the … Continued
If you like your chicken deep fried with an extra spicy punch, Nashville hot chicken just might be your new favourite bird. Perfectly crispy with a super fiery kick, the number of places to grab this dish in the city is growing exponentially. Here’s where to find the best Nashville hot chicken in Toronto. Chica’s … Continued
