This month, IHOP joined the ranks of American restaurant chains setting up shop in Toronto’s backyard. The franchise’s newest haunt is at 50 Biscayne Crescent in Brampton in the Orion Gate Retail Centre. This is exciting news for GTA breakfast-lovers who previously had to trek to the US border to enjoy IHOP’s signature stacks. [instagram_embed … Continued
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Fabulous foodie festivities Taco Fest This festival is coming back to Ontario Place from June 17 to 19, with three days stuffed with over 125 variations of tacos from 30 different vendors. Classic and experimental tacos alike will be available. Taste Toronto As one of Toronto’s longest-running food festivals, Taste Toronto is celebrating its 30th … Continued
Looking for a homey café spot for quality coffee, baked goods and delicious lunch hour eats? Then Aunty Em’s Deli and Café is the St. Clair Avenue W. spot you have got to try. Oh, and did we mention it’s 100% vegan? Plant-based eater or not, you’ll find it tough to turn down their dense … Continued
Nothing says summer like a cool banana split. The mouth-watering combination of bananas, ice cream and toppings is both nostalgic and satisfying, bringing back memories of visiting the ice cream parlour with dad. This month, we asked Anthony Rose, whose restaurants, like Big Crow BBQ and Fat Pasha, tempt the city’s taste buds, to sample … Continued
Next month, everyone’s favourite patio will be hosting Toronto’s annual Wine Fest, giving guests the chance to discover over 100 wines from all across the globe. Oh, and have we mentioned it’s all-you-can taste? That’s right. For one weekend, RendezViews will be the place to be to raise a glass with your best gal-pals alongside thousands … Continued
This year, Eataly Toronto’s Il Patio di Eataly with Aperol has expanded to include an all-new, walk-in-only outdoor space on Bloor St., across from Eataly’s main entrance. The partnership with Aperol started in the summer of 2020, with the launch of Il Patio di Eataly by Aperol. This summer marks the restaurant’s third consecutive summer … Continued
Toronto is quite literally a melting pot of cuisines, and F.L.I.P. Kitchens has brought it all under one roof. Along with celebrating the city’s diverse culinary scene, the food hall is helping aspiring entrepreneurs run their first brick-and-mortar locations – with a much smaller financial risk – all while growing a more sustainable food sector … Continued
The endless debate over what to order for a takeout dinner just got a little bit easier. One wants Italian, one wants Mexican, and one wants Japanese, where do you go? Kitchen Hub Food Hall has arrived to make sure takeout enthusiasts don’t have to settle. Better still, the new culinary hub is offering foods … Continued
Project: Fish is the new North York restaurant specializing in classic, aburi (flame-seared), & oshi hand-pressed) sushi styles with elevated plating in a contemporary setting. What sets this spot in northern Toronto apart from the myriad other sushi spots across the city? They offer their dine-in omakase tasting menus to go, so you can enjoy … Continued
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On a recent Friday night at Scaramouche, Keith Froggett’s 42-year-old jewel in midtown, we had white asparagus and filet mignon and grilled octopus. The meal, paired with French, local and California wine and finished with a vanilla meringue, was impeccable, divine: expertly presented and prepared, fastidiously plated and sourced, elegant in execution and idea. Is … Continued
For a superstar chef, Michael Stadtlander lives a very unconventional life. Instead of making headlines traversing the city and opening big-name restaurants, his genius comes from his desire to pay homage to his roots. “I grew up in North Germany, on a farm in Lubeck,” he says. “And my father and grandfather, they were milkmen. … Continued
The click-and-order, custom-lettered doughnut business, Letterbox Doughnuts, just opened its first storefront after two years of online ordering success. When couple Jon and Priom Oliver started the business, they had zero experience in the food industry. Jon had been working in private equity and Priom, a passionate and skilled baker, worked professionally in tech, recruiting … Continued
