By Ron Johnson
Well-known chef Ben Heaton has been announced as the new executive chef and partner at King West restaurant Lapinou. Heaton is set to introduce a new four-course chef’s tasting menu in the fall alongside an evolving cast of a la carte fare. Heaton is working alongside head chef Jamie Ulrich on the menu, which will … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Just a week ago, Yorkville saw the opening of another Hazukido location. The bakery hones in on the Shokunin spirit of Japan (a Japanese word meaning someone who is devoted to their craft) to produce croissants for both savoury and sweet lovers. Asian bakeries in the city are adding a unique touch to traditional croissants … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Just after 1 a.m. on Tuesday, two individuals in hoodies broke into Capra’s Kitchen, located at 1834 Lakeshore Rd. W., taking the restaurant’s safe in its entirety. Capra’s kitchen, along with many local supporters, reposted the surveillance cameras from inside the office, as well as the parking lot. The alleged robbers were seen wearing hoodies, … Continued
It’s the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy the warmer weather with family and friends. A family-run business for over 75 years that is renowned as the destination for delivering dream kitchens – both indoor and outdoors – Caplan’s has sponsored a new cooking series that focuses on cooking simple and delicious … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Fancy, multi-course Japanese menus are having a moment in Toronto. Between buzzed-about openings such as Sushi Masaki Saito and Hana Yorkville and long-running favourites that have been pleasing our palates for years, Toronto can’t seem to get enough of Japan’s surprise-me styles of dining. Let’s get our terminology straight first: You’ll usually see the words … Continued
After much success as a pop-up, Sunny’s Chinese is officially opening in Kensington Market on Thursday, Aug. 18. Originally announcing the grand opening of a storefront location last fall, Sunny’s Chinese was meant to open this spring. Accessible through the Kensington Mall entrance at 60 Kensington Ave., Sunny’s will be open for dinner service from … Continued
If you’ve ever had the chance to try food in the States, odds are you’ve been blown away by portion sizes and just how many options exist. But now, U.S. eateries are invading Toronto and are giving you a chance to try American staples North of the Border. Here are four restaurants which have recently … Continued
After years spent working at several restaurants across Toronto and running his own catering company, in March 2020, chef Jerome Robinson opened The Heartbreak Chef in Parkdale, where the restaurant remained until October 2020 when it reopened at 823 Dundas St. W. “We lucked out because we got into neighbourhoods that are very community-oriented,” Robinson … Continued
Nestled in an old, brick Victorian house and tucked among the other residential houses of Clinton Street, The Hamptons is the latest upscale restaurant to come to Toronto’s Little Italy. With its original exposed brick walls and hardwood floors intact, as well as a beautiful secret back terrace with a seating area, walking into The … Continued
Toronto is experiencing a sudden surge in a brand new market. No, it’s not high fashion labels, and no, it’s not another coffee shop. Filling the streets of Toronto are exotic snack shops looking to feed off your desire for exclusive items and unique food. These snacks are treats from all over the world that … Continued
By Erin Neilly
We asked Zachary Barnes, who is helming the kitchen at the newly relaunched Le Sélect Bistro, to taste-test one of his favourite classic French dishes. Here’s his take on eight of the city’s best quiches. WINNER: JULES PATISSERIE – Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onion & Potato “This is delicious, very sweet. The caramelized onion comes through … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Danforth’s local fishmonger, Hooked, now offers an in-store fish-and-chips counter with savoury take-out food. Sailor’s Fish and Chips opened recently with little-to-no publicity, making it an “if you know, you know” kind of spot. The owners of Hooked, Laura Cleland and Sean Kinghan, love the community and wanted to leverage the high-quality fish they … Continued
