When Melissa Patterson opened the first Café Plenty in Toronto’s financial district in 2011, her vision was rapid growth. She quickly expanded to open two new locations, offering signature fresh baked goods, gourmet sandwiches and salads, coffees and tea. But, of course, with a worldwide pandemic, Patterson began to shuffle her business model, and is … Continued
If you’re a fan of Southwest America in the 1970s, Bar Coneja promises it can take you there. From the creators of Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit!, the new eatery is an outdoor, patio-only backyard bbq spot complete with an outdoor woodfire grill. In fact, the full kitchen is located outside on the patio, adding to a … Continued
Peruvian-inspired dining is the name of the game at Nuna, a new Queen West spot. Think Southern American takes on tuna tartare, shrimp bites and marinated octopus, alongside adventurous offerings like duck green rice that combine local and imported ingredients. The new spot also offers an extensive, Latin-inspired cocktail menu, organic wine, local brews and … Continued
With ice cream season in full swing, two sisters from Port Carling have scooped out their corner of the Toronto market with their Instagram-worthy shop, Bar32. [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CfCN3_ugnMk/”] Sisters Sydney and Chloe Carron took their sweet treats from pop-ups in Port Carling to a Toronto pop-up on Macpherson Ave., where they serve handmade, artisanal ice … Continued
After months of conversation with the city to figure out how to get Taste of the Danforth up and running again, the Greektown on the Danforth Business Improvement Area announced today that the event has been cancelled this year. “The [BIA’s] Board of Management has determined the best way to ensure the long-term success of … Continued
If you’re in the mood for a benny, Ramona’s Kitchen has got you covered. Located at 7355 Bayview Avenue in Thornhill, Ramona’s Kitchen serves up traditional breakfast with a non-traditional twist, including 11 unconventional renditions of Eggs Benedict, omelettes, frittatas, French toast, pancakes, breakfast poutine, and an especially intriguing breakfast hotdog dubbed the Morning Frankfurter. … Continued
Parkdale is home to a new/old friendly neighbourhood dive bar, ideal for music lovers looking to cool off with good drinks and some Southern-inspired comfort foods. Housed in the former Gianna’s space, Tenny’s is a landmark live music venue, exuding the homey vibe of a tried-and-true local watering hole, typical of spots in the cool … Continued
Nuit Social was a mainstay on the Queen West strip for the past eight years until the owners decided it was time for a re-brand. The spot was known for its modern comfort foods, made with fresh, local ingredients, specialty cheese and charcuterie from around the world, complimentary wine and one-of-a-kind cocktails in a cozy … Continued
When The Sweet Potato, the organic grocer found in the Junction, first opened its doors back in 2007, it was well ahead of its time. This was before oat milk lattes were on every menu, tofurkey was easy to find on grocery shelves and plant-based meant more than just the bottom of a garden. Now that … Continued
Toronto entrepreneur Angela Phung took ice cream season to the next level with her latest venture, Happy Sundae. Phung, who also operates aka.the store, recently debuted her new dessert boutique to the King West crowd, serving up farm-to-table scoops with fresh and unique toppings. “Happy Sundae is a little happy place located at 85 Portland … Continued
The Kettle is a new Halal restaurant serving up everything from kebabs and curries to wings and pies. The name is meant to represent the very important Chai tea culture in India which, known as chaat, is often purchased and enjoyed alongside street food eats. The upscale vibe of the new spot melds Indian street … Continued
