If you’re planning on buying a box of KD at the grocery store any time soon, Kraft Dinner is bringing you a similar but unique alternative. Sure, the box at the grocery store is around $1.99 (even less if you buy it on sale), but you still have to go home and cook it. What … Continued
The neighbourhood at Yonge and Sheppard deserves more credit than it gets. In the last few years, the intersection where Willowdale and Lansing meet has become remarkably attuned to T.O.’s contemporary food culture.
Dave Isen is taking a big step in his career. The former Jack Astor’s chef is venturing out on his own, taking his pandemic-born business to the next level. “I’ve thought about it doing it for so many years, and am thrilled that it finally happened,” Isen says. “It only took a pandemic, a lay … Continued
Pétros82 is the new Greek spot founded by GTA-based hospitality and entertainment company byPeterandPauls. Embracing the fresh flavours and simple ingredients of Greece, the menu features a raw bar, line-caught wild fish directly from the Mediterranean, a bespoke butchery and an extensive premium wine list and curated cocktail program. For the time being, the authentic … Continued
The city’s recent patio closing spree has claimed a famous victim. Cafe Diplomatico’s patio has been a gathering place for sports games and events since its establishment over 50 years ago, and has remained open through the most recent pandemic-related closures, which saw many a restaurant offer a heated, covered patio for patrons to continue … Continued
Boustan Restaurant, which opened its first eatery in 1986, is bringing a modern, revamped shawarma menu to the east end, and looking to expand fast. The first Scarborough location opened a week ago, and is already making waves in the community. Emad Saad took over the Boustan name and set it up as a franchise … Continued
Snowstorms and snow days call for afternoons spent indoors, curled up on the couch with a blanket, a movie, and some piping hot food to keep you cozy no matter how frosty the windows get. And what better meal does the trick than a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup? The best thing about this … Continued
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It has been reported that one of the original investors in Sea-Hi Famous Chinese Food may be considering a reopening. The report suggested that the new location will be on Steeles Avenue. Below is our article from when they sadly announced they would be closing after 65 years. Let’s hope the report turns out to … Continued
There’s a new tequila and tapas bar coming to town, courtesy of local restauranteur Knick Ndreka. Ndreka has been active in The Annex for two decades as the owner of Victory Cafe and Crafty Coyote, both on Bloor Street West. His latest venture pays homage to Mexican culture, built as the restaurant concept of the … Continued
Fried chicken and sparkling wine is the perfect food and drink pairing you didn’t know you needed in your life, and thanks to the new venture from trendy Ossington strip wine bar, Paris Paris, Poulette has got your back for comfort food and the best in bubbly. Never thought to wash down a crispy chicken … Continued
Another Instagram-based bakery business has taken its online success to the streets, opening up a storefront in Etobicoke’s Mimico area on Lake Shore called Aster’s Refined Cakes. Automotive quality engineer-turned-baker, Maria Lymarenko, is self-taught, learning different baking techniques and perfecting her skills via YouTube videos and a couple of classes. Whipping up stunning, celestial-themed cakes … Continued
Starting Jan. 31, Ontario restaurants will be permitted to reopen for indoor dining at 50 per cent capacity. The announcement was made by Premier Doug Ford on Jan. 20. Since Jan. 5, indoor dining has been banned in the province of Ontario in an attempt to curb the spread of new Omicron cases. Despite the … Continued
