For anyone who’s ever almost missed a flight out of London, England’s Heathrow Airport just to board with one of Pret A Manger’s signature Choc Bars, good news has arrived. The U.K.-based cafe has finally opened in Canada, with one location in Toronto and another in Vancouver. Since opening its first-ever location back in 1986, … Continued
Danny’s Pizza Tavern is the newest player on the block in Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood. Opened in August 2022, Danny’s is the vision of owners Danny Barna, who is a journalist, and his fiancée, Anna Hopkins, who is a writer and director. Helmed by chef Jonathan Pde, who previously worked at Park Hyatt and Piano … Continued
Three years after Parkdale eatery Chantecler was destroyed by a three-alarm fire, the much beloved French restaurant is set to make a long-awaited comeback. A post on the restaurant’s Instagram shows a hand holding a large number of keys in front of a Toronto-area building with the caption, “Chantecler 2.0 let’s gooooo.” [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CgxWMRGOYTk/?hl=en”] It … Continued
South Bayview is a stretch that may not come to mind first when thinking about where to dine out, but you’d be surprised by the range of options. Whether you’re looking to indulge in authentic Thai or are in the mood for an elevated dining experience featuring fine Italian cuisine, South Bayview has got you … Continued
Alo’s Patrick Kriss has had a big week. The acclaimed chef and owner of Alo Food Group just earned a Michelin star for not one, but two of his restaurants – Alo and Alobar – as part of the new Michelin Guide in the city. And now, Alder, the latest offering from Kriss, has debuted … Continued
David Suzuki is the host of the CBC’s The Nature of Things and author of more than 30 books on ecology (with files from boreal project manager Rachel Plotkin). Beavers have long been considered nuisances. They knock down trees and block waterways, often flooding areas where humans live and gather. But recent moves to … Continued
Pie season is officially in full swing and when it comes to nabbing a slice of the absolute king of all pies — we’re looking at you, apple — there’s no shortage of Toronto bakeries where you can indulge in a slice (or two). Whether you prefer yours gooey and warm (right out of the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Of all the winners of Michelin stars in Toronto this week, the one who could be the most humble and perhaps most surprising recipient is chef Jackie Lin of midtown sushi restaurant Shoushin. Guangzhou-born sushi chef Lin has worked tirelessly since opening the doors of his Midtown restaurant in 2015 establishing Shoushin as one of … Continued
Die-hard west-enders have plenty of options when it comes to dining in the Junction Triangle, the small neighbourhood located east of the Junction and north of Roncesvalles that also features a slew of trendy cafes, galleries and breweries. From a relaxed neighbourhood bistro to an unpretentious take on classic Italian fare, these five restaurants are … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Michelin Guide just unveiled its list of Toronto restaurants worthy of its coveted stars. While the restaurants on the list are impressive, there were a few surprise inclusions as well as a handful of snubs. Here is our list of five restaurants, four of which still garnered a place in the guide as recommendations, … Continued
On Tuesday, the first edition of the Michelin Guide in Toronto was revealed with inspectors honouring 13 restaurants in the city, five of which specialize in Japanese cuisine. Among those honoured, just one received two stars — Sushi Masaki Saito, an Endomae-style sushi restaurant located on Avenue Road. Here are the five Japanese restaurants that … Continued
The Michelin Guide just released their inaugural Toronto selection of restaurants receiving the coveted honour of a Michelin star (or two), but that’s not all. Included in their selection is a second list known as the Bib Gourmand – a designation that gives recognition to restaurants that offer great food at great value. 17 restaurants … Continued
