The company behind one of Toronto’s most well-known celebrity chefs, Mark McEwan, has filed for credit protection after the COVID-19 pandemic brought on a “liquidity crisis” throughout his Toronto restaurants, catering company, and gourmet grocery store, BNN reports. McEwan Enterprises Inc. filed for Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) at the end of September. The company … Continued
A Halloween-themed pop-up complete with a selection of spooky cocktails, rotating burlesque shows, horror-drag and more is coming to Toronto. The Black Lagoon is taking place from Oct. 14 to Oct. 31 at 866 Bloor St. West from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. Costumes are encouraged, but they’re not a requirement to enter, although they … Continued
First coming onto the Toronto food scene as a pop-up in November 2020, Sunny’s Chinese is finally opening a brick-and-mortar storefront and is also currently working on opening a sister restaurant serving similar fare. Known for serving up tasty dishes that highlight the distinctive cuisines of China’s different regions, Sunny’s Chinese will open at 60 … Continued
Popular Jamaican restaurant Patois is expanding its brand in the Trinity-Bellwoods neighbourhood. “Our new next-door space will be under the Patois umbrella, but patrons should expect different offerings,” a spokesperson for Patois confirmed to Post City. The blue-grey two-story building located at 796 Dundas St. West was most recently occupied by Ciccio’s Pizza & Pasta, … Continued
Toronto is home to numerous coffee shops, from recognizable chains to smaller shops and funky hole-in-the-wall coffee bars. But you know how it is with coffee – there’s always room for a few more. City dwellers in search of a caffeine boost will soon have another espresso-fueled establishment to turn to, this time, with an … Continued
After a successful four-year run on King St. West, Oretta is all set to open a second location in the bustling neighbourhood of Yonge and Eglinton. Opening mid-November or early December of autumn 2021, Oretta Midtown will be located in the lower level of the Art Shoppe Lofts and Condos. The new spot will feature … Continued
Former Quetzal chefs Julio Guajardo and Kate Chomyshyn have partnered with celebrity chef Matty Matheson to open Fonda Balam. This week, the team at Fonda Balam have been busy menu testing, training their team, and sharing recipes and ingredients while discussing history and traditions, according to a recent Instagram post. Fonda Balam replaces pop-up Birria … Continued
Piccolo Piano Pizzeria is coming soon to Harbord Village from the owners of beloved Italian spot, Piano Piano. Piccolo Piano Pizzeria has moved into the pastel-coloured doors of Café Cancan, located at 89 Harbord Street. Swapping French flair for Italian-inspired, the dinner-only menu includes wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, cocktails on tap and an ever-changing wine list, … Continued
Slowly but surely, a Canadian hotdog brand is creating a sizzling empire right here in Toronto, and they’re all set to launch an aggressive growth plan. Durty Dawgs opened in July 2021 and although there is no actual storefront location, the brand is seeing a steady profit, thanks to a combination of social media finesse … Continued
Harriet’s Toronto is the city’s newest all-season rooftop destination. Located on the sixteenth-floor of 1 Hotel Toronto (where the former Thompson Hotel used to sit), Harriet’s boasts unparalleled panoramic views, elevated cocktails, and a variety of Japanese and comfort dishes by the property’s Executive Chef Derek Powers Jr. The space seats 189, and includes indoor … Continued
