As the flocking to Kensington Market continues, a local favourite reclaims its post. The Green Room Cafe is a Toronto favourite dive bar, and its back to sling cheap drinks and eats in a Kensington Market haunt. The Green Room originally closed in 2017, when it was originally a more approachable version of a speakeasy, … Continued
The west end of Toronto just got a wave of Brazilian culture, thanks to The Girl from Ipanema Diner. The new restaurant officially opened its doors on Saturday July 2, right in the middle of the long weekend festivities. Named after the song by Stan Getz (later covered by Frank Sinatra), the diner brings a … Continued
It’s never been easier to go out with a group of friends with different dietary restrictions, and Cheffry’s Artisanal Bistro is proof of that. Vegan selections and meat-centric options come together on a menu that’s far from bland or traditional. Vegan items like masti (a Mumbai street food dish consisting of mango, rice puffs and … Continued
Known for their juicy rotisserie chicken and signature ceviches, one of Toronto’s best authentic Peruvian restaurants is having a pop-up on on July 13 from 3 to 8 p.m. Waska Peruvian Chicken, led by chef Elias Salazar, is a contemporary Peruvian establishment offering an array of seasonal dishes that spotlight regional specialties. The one-day only … Continued
After a two-year, pandemic-related hiatus, Toronto’s Festival of Beer returns in a big way. Back at the Exhibition Place, the festival will bring together craft breweries, start-ups and big names into one big festival. To kick off the weekend, Grammy Award-winner Nas will take the Bandshell Stage on Friday, July 22, taking the stage for … 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
Pizza is a crowd-favourite take-out food, but maybe you’re sick of ordering pie after pie? Pizza Maru, the new Korean pizza joint in North York, does things a little bit differently. Try any number of creative pizzas made on green tea dough, the first of its kind in Canada. The dough, which has a slightly … Continued
By Erin Neilly
We asked comedian Colin Mochrie to taste T.O.’s best fruit pies. We won’t bore you with the details of which pies are most aerodynamic — instead what follows is Colin’s pick for T.O’s fruit pie champion. WINNER: SWEETIE PIE “That’s very nice, because sometimes rhubarb can be very, very sweet. But this is just right, … Continued
This summer’s hottest trend is bakeries, with sweet and savoury aromas and flavours filling the air and delighting the taste buds. Each offers something different, from vegan goods to Japanese croissants. The only way to crown a champion is to try them all. AUNTY EM’S DELI AND BAKERY Plant-based eater or not, you’ll find it … Continued
You can transport to the streets of Japan without leaving the GTA, thanks to Daigyo Cafe, North York‘s newest dessert spot. Inspired by traditional Japanese culture, the space itself is designed to make visitors feel as though they’ve stepped into an authentic tea house, complete with paper lanterns that brighten up the nighttime vibe. And, … Continued
Kensington Market is home to some of Toronto’s most unique, quirky spots, chock full of culture and one-of-a-kind outposts. Now, an upscale, creative vegan restaurant called Hawker is added to the mix. Inspired by naturalism and food in its purest form, Hawker is helmed by chefs Jeff Merkel and Leah Steduto. Merkel also co-owns the … Continued
“I have gaslighted myself over the past 2+ years in my relationship with Rose and Sons and Big Crow,” Anthony Rose wrote in a recent newsletter. It was his very on-brand introduction to some sad news for Toronto’s food scene: the Toronto restaurateur is closing Big Crow and Rose and Sons. “Rose and Sons was … Continued
