Everybody loves brunch. That means you can never have too many brunch spots in town — a good thing since Toronto has no shortage of delicious hot spots. But, nobody quite does it the way Campechano’s new location does it: Mexican style. Just last week, Campechano Café opened at 374 Bathurst St., where Good Hombres … Continued
When the owners of Mission Eatery decided to close down for a few months, it wasn’t just to undergo a change in concept. It was to live out their dream to operate a business in the downtown core. The Mission Eatery was operating on Airport Road in Mississauga as a catering company for corporate and … Continued
Matthew Tompkins and Adam Shier were looking to switch things up. The high school friends were in their mid-twenties, working in film and finance when they realized they wanted more. After returning home from a documentary shoot in Belgium about brew masters, Tompkins decided he wanted to start a brewery in Toronto. Serendipitously, Shier had … Continued
Canadians are going to feel the pinch from the Bank of Canada’s largest interest rate hike of the century, but concerns of a recession may be overblown, at least one expert suggests. On Wednesday, the country’s central bank raised its overnight rate — which influences lending rates for things like mortgages and lines of credit … Continued
Before a wall of bottles and opposite an army of vintage shoes, Hanif Harji sits behind his massive desk as his phone lights up like a Canada Day sky. Harji, who owns 20 restaurants and 20 more Miss Jones cannabis dispensaries, has 1,240 staff, and if he isn’t the city’s premier restaurateur, he could still … Continued
Toronto Italian restaurant Don Alfonso 1890 is officially back, having opened up its internationally-acclaimed restaurant inside the Westin Harbour Castle, complete with a stunning 360-view of the city and lake. Nick Di Donato and the Liberty Entertainment Group team were looking for a permanent solution following a pop-up at Casa Loma. The team found it … Continued
About a month ago, Dogeol Youn and Sungwook Kim made their dreams come true. When DNDN Asian Eatery opened on June 16, they realized their vision of opening their own eatery, complete with traditional, house-made Asian bites. “Me and Sungwook used to be chefs and always wanted to open our own place,” says Youn. “While … Continued
What started as an at-home freezie business has flourished into a brick-and-mortar dessert shop at St. Clair and Old Weston Rd. in Toronto. Geladona is run by partners in work and life, Mari Palhares and Flor Bortolacci, who started crafting their artisanal, handmade freezies in one-of-a-kind flavours two years ago as a response to the … Continued
Feel90 is the new chic spot in Markham for soju and delicious Korean-inspired small plates that exudes a cool, speakeasy-esque vibe perfect for keeping the party going after a night out with friends. The new spot, which officially opened its doors with a soft launch in early June, is only open at night, making it … Continued
If you’re looking for a taste of the islands without leaving Toronto, look no further than the trendy King West neighbourhood which, starting next month, will be home to Miss Likklemore’s, a new, upscale Caribbean concept. Miss Likklemore’s comes from Scale Hospitality’s Hanif Harji and his partner Darren Hinds, who is the mastermind behind The … Continued
A beloved Toronto institution comes back to life with the recent reopening of Le Sélect Bistro. Hampered by the pandemic lockdowns and a jump in its property taxes, the classic French restaurant had been shuttered for over two years before relaunching in June 2022. With the support of its previous owners, the 40-year-old restaurant was … Continued
If you’re looking for an exclusive-feeling experience without the exclusive hassle, this sushi spot has just the thing. On the lower level of Kibo’s Secret Garden Yorkville location, something even more intimate is taking over. The new omakase experience holds just two seatings a night and can be enjoyed by reservation only. [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CfOuG3brG_1/”] The … Continued
