With the introduction of the Michelin Guide and the holiday season fast approaching, snagging a reservation at one of they city’s top restaurants is about as impossible as getting pre-sale tickets to Taylor Swift. Even if you do manage to land one, there’s no guarantee that you won’t end up sitting in the “nosebleed section” … Continued
Today Creeds, Toronto’s luxury dry cleaner, premium coffee bar and gourmet grocer, has just reopened in a newer, bigger space. Retail shoppers can enjoy all of their Creeds’ favourites and more from a stylish new location. Set inside the lower level of the nine-storey Bianca Condo building, the new spot is just one block away … Continued
Barry Chaim, the founder of beloved sushi restaurant EDO, was recently conferred the Foreign Minister Commendation of the Government of Japan for his contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and other countries. In 1986, Chaim opened EDO in Midtown, and so began his journey to serving Torontonians authentic Japanese cuisine. Back in 1986, … Continued
The wait is over. Famed Montreal chef Antonio Park’s anticipated new restaurant is finally open, high atop the 51st floor of The Manulife Centre in Toronto’s prestigious Yorkville neighbourhood. The celebrity restaurateur is the founder and owner of famed restaurant, Park in Montreal’s affluent Westmount enclave, known for its fish-centric Japanese menu with Korean and … Continued
Jean Darlene Piano Bar is a new speakeasy spot that melds IYKYK vibes with the chicness of a piano bar and camaraderie of an open mic. You can swing by for drinks and stay for the regularly scheduled live performances that range from pianists, drag shows, live samba and themed singalongs. If you have a … Continued
If you’re in the mood for a “hole” lot of fun and the thought of sampling some of the city’s finest baked treats is right up your alley, an underground donut tour will be making its way to Toronto on Friday. The delicious tour has been running for seven years in cities across the U.S. … Continued
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, Ontario serving up old-school Italian dishes in a charming family-friendly space. According to an Instagram post, the restaurant is an ode to his wife Patricia’s Italian heritage as well as a nod … Continued
The countdown to the holidays is on and there are plenty of festivities popping up across the city to get Torontonians in the spirit. Whether you’re after a glass of mulled wine, prefer to shop around for the perfect last-minute gift, or just need a reason to wear your ugly Christmas sweater once more, here … Continued
Chef Brandon Olsen, founder of Restaurant Le Melon, La Banane, Brando’s Fried Chicken, and chef in many of the city’s top kitchens such as Bar Isabel and the Black Hoof, has opened up a new fried chicken joint inside Chef’s Hall, Canada’s first-ever chef-driven community market. Olsen’s friend chicken has a cult following in the … Continued
Sorrel restaurant is opening a sister space next door. The owners recently leased the space and are working on renovations with a plan to officially open by March 2023. A mainstay in the Rosedale neighbourhood, Sorrel is known for their casual yet elegant French Mediterranean- inspired menu accompanied by an extensive wine list, and boasts … Continued
The folks over at Donna’s, the unpretentious Junction Triangle eatery known for their deliciously simple down-to-earth menu, have announced that their latest venture, The Golden Peacock will soon be making its debut. [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CjJ6zLVNAtX/”] While the bird may have been let out of the cage, it seems the details of the new bar are being … Continued
Beloved Toronto bakery Prairie Boy Bread is permanently closing. The bakery has been a staple in town since opening it’s first location at 970 College St. more than a decade ago, along with a second midtown location in 2021. A letter posted on the bakery’s shop window announced the closure. “Recently we have faced increasing … Continued
