By Nisean Lorde
One of Thailand’s most iconic dining formats has officially reached Toronto, where tabletop grilling and hot pot come together in one interactive experience known as mookata. Osha Mookata just soft-opened in early April, and it’s already a hit with locals. The restaurant features a two-in-one setup where meats, seafood and veggies are seared on a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If there’s any sign that summer is just around the corner, it’s the return of Toronto’s free Underground Night Market! The second annual budget-friendly event, hosted by Street Eats Market, will bring 20 nights of low-cost eats, shopping and free activities to Bathurst Quay Common from June 12 to July 19. Bonus: admission is free, with … Continued
At Mahaya, everything goes back to one thing: community. Located in the heart of Little Italy, Mahaya aims to redefine wellness by bringing people together over shared rituals, including tea. Which is why the tea lounge, in particular, was vital to the space. “Mahaya Tea Lounge features a rotating selection of teas that reflects seasonality … Continued
If you’ve been trying to make the pilgrimage to Crystal Beach to experience Rizzo’s House of Parm but your gas tank or your schedule says otherwise, Matty Matheson just dropped the best news of the spring. The celebrity chef and The Bear star, is officially bringing his love story to the Italian family to Toronto. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s latest fashion-food crossover has landed at Eaton Centre (and seriously, what better way to shop than with a bit of chocolate)? Aritzia’s newly expanded boutique at Toronto’s biggest downtown mall now includes an A-OK Café, which is the brand’s in-house coffee shop, and the Toronto debut arrives with a collab featuring a limited-time chocolate … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Looking for the best new restaurants in Toronto this week? The city’s dining scene keeps growing, and this week there are nine spots worth checking out. From a Japanese hambāgu steakhouse concept downtown to a hidden alley bagel shop drawing weekend lines, there are plenty of reasons to eat your way across the city. Here … Continued
If your TikTok algorithm has been an endless stream of warm, melt-in-your-mouth cookies being scooped straight out of the pan and piled high into cups, then consider this your sign: Toronto finally has one of its own. The viral “cookie scoop” has officially landed in the city, and it’s coming out of Little Pebbles, the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Well, the rumours were true. One of Toronto’s most recognizable pizza names is getting ready to expand, and this time it’s heading to the Annex. Pizzeria Badiali will officially open its second neighbourhood slice shop on May 11 at the former Victory Cafe space near Bloor and Bathurst, bringing its much-loved pies to Mirvish Village. … Continued
After living in Los Angeles for the past year, Michelin-trained Toronto chef Alexander Fields is back with a revived version of his supper club. This time, Rhyz is pairing Fields’ take on Afro-Caribbean cuisine with quality Ontario wines. Fields is a Montréal native who got his start working in top establishments including Henry’s Restaurant and … Continued
With Toronto’s first BagelFest set to take place this weekend, it got me thinking about how the city has shaped the global bagel scene. We clearly love our bagels. Ticket sales have blown past expectations and, unless the weather cooperates enough to spill crowds into the outdoor space at Henderson Brewery, the festival is effectively … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
World Book Day takes place on April 23 this year, and Toronto is getting an especially sweet crossover to celebrate it. Craig’s Cookies has announced that 9-year-old cookie entrepreneur Sam (aka Sam Cooks Eat More Cookies) will take over the counter at its Church Street location this Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. The duo … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Toronto’s most recognizable restaurant names is making a comeback this June, just not in the city where it first built its following. Chef Claudio Aprile is set to open Bar Origin in Burlington, reviving the Origin name with a new restaurant that looks back on one of the most influential concepts of his … Continued
