A new wing spot has made its soft launch debut in Midtown, with a grand opening set for fall 2022. Crave Wings is serving up fresh, never frozen, wings in over 150 different unique flavours. In a city overrun with tasty wing spots, variety and quality isn’t the only thing that sets them apart. Crave … Continued
Maker Pizza continues its expansion, with the announcement of a new location in the city’s west end. The announcement was made this morning via Instagram, where the team has confirmed that a Maker Pizza will soon be popping up at Bloor and Dovercourt, sometime in 2022. Back in August, the pizza joint opened a new … Continued
Inside Track & Field, a well-known bar on College Street, owners Nickie Minshall, Tasha Potter and Jesse Borg decided they were going to do something different with the spot upstairs. They wanted to make, as Minshall puts it, “a bar within a bar.” So, the three–who also own Bangarang at 552 College Street–turned the two-story … Continued
Mandy Goodhandy has built quite a name for herself. Also known as Amanda Taylor, she’s thrown her hat into several unique outposts across the city, including the renowned complex Club120 and 120 Diner at 120 Church Street, famous for being a nightclub upstairs and a street-level restaurant, both of which offered unique, live entertainment. Now, … Continued
Saeu-jeot, the salted fermented shrimp paste used to make Michelle Lee’s famed kimchi, has nearly doubled in price this year. “It used to be $75, now $145,” explains the Kimchi Korea House owner in a recent Instagram post alerting patrons to the rationale behind their recent price increase. But it’s not just imported specialty items … Continued
The lobby restaurant at landmark Toronto hotel and arts hub Gladstone House is back in action after a menu makeover courtesy of new executive chef Richard Singh. Prior to joining the team at Gladstone House’s sister property, the Broadview Hotel, in 2019, Singh worked in the kitchens of numerous Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, including … Continued
Missing the warmth and vibrancy of a summer patio? Wishing you could sip your drink with unobstructed views of the city skyline? You can keep patio season going all year long with these cozy, rooftop spots. Drake Sky Yard Located on top of the Queen West favourite, The Drake Hotel, The Sky Bar is an … Continued
As we once again wade into the treacherous waters of gift giving fraught with socks and gift cards this holiday season, there is always one category of present that never misses: food. Whether it be a hand-made preserve or a craft beverage, giving something delicious to your loved ones is a sure-fire way to warm … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Ordering in Chinese food has become something of a holiday tradition. When all of the holiday feast leftovers are gone and you’re in no mood to cook, takeout is the perfect solution. We asked chef Anna Chen, of Alma Restaurant, to sample Yeung chow fried rice from five of the city’s best Chinese restaurants. Yeung … Continued
Toronto is getting a new plant-based Italian eatery at 536 Queen St. West with Osteria Du launching this Friday, Dec. 10. It’s the latest concept from Awai Hospitality Group – the team behind local favourites like Avelo (upscale plant-based tasting menu on St. Nicholas St.), vegan pizza spot Pizzeria Du (cult classic that started off … Continued
The expansion of Toronto’s Turkish bakery Simit and Chai was in the works long before it came to life. John and Dee Ulgen spent three years searching for a space that would match their “particular” vision, and, finally, in November 2020, that vision led to the opening of Turkish brunch venue, Pasaj. Having both grown … Continued
There’s a new KFC in town, and no, it’s not the franchise you’re thinking of. Chimax Canada recently held a soft opening on Nov. 22. The Korean fried chicken (KFC) spot is located at 10620 Yonge St. in Richmond Hill. “Korean fried chicken differs to traditional fried chicken in many ways,” says owner Jae Sung … Continued
