Restaurant 20 Victoria marks the much-anticipated return of Chris White and Jonathan Nicolaou, who closed their critically acclaimed restaurant Brothers Food & Wine just over a year ago during the pandemic. “It feels really great to be back,” says White. Like their erstwhile Yorkville bistro set above Bay Street station, Restaurant 20 Victoria is intimate … Continued
By Ron Johnson
As live music returns, albeit slowly, to the city, one west-end bar has gotten a little help from Juno Award-winning band the Strumbellas. Tonight Bar, in Parkdale, was approached by the popular Juno Award-winning band who were interested in producing performance videos from inside the venue to share on social media. According to Tonight Bar … Continued
With two locations in Parkdale and Trinity Bellwoods, popular hamburger joint Extra Burger is gearing up to open a third location in Oakwood Village this fall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @extraburgerto The new spot will replace the former Montejunto Bar & Grill, located at 319 Oakwood Ave. Extra … Continued
Run by internationally renowned chef and sommelier J.P. Adamo (co-owner of Bar Piquette), Crosley’s restaurant officially opened in January 2021. The menu at Crosley’s features shareable small plates made from local, sustainable ingredients, making it the perfect spot for larger groups. Chef Joachim (Joe) Hayward previously worked as the head chef at the now-closed Brothers … Continued
Fashion entrepreneur Joe Mimran (Club Monaco, Joe Fresh, Dragon’s Den) has teamed up with respected hospitality industry veteran Tony Longo (Splendido, Centro, INK Entertainment Group) to announce the opening of Quadro Ristorante, a modern Italian restaurant located at 577 College St. in Toronto. Using the finest Italian ingredients, Quadro’s menu offers a premium Italian dining … Continued
Find the finest cuts of meat, juicy burgers, lobster rolls, an international wine list, and Terroni’s iconic pizza and pasta at Stock Bar. At the corner of Yonge and Montgomery, Cosimo Mamolitti (Terroni) and Stephen Alexander (Cumbrae’s) have created a European-style street-level patio and an outdoor rooftop dining area offering sweeping views of the city. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Dandylion, a critically acclaimed restaurant on Queen West, announced its permanent closure over the holiday weekend. The restaurant, helmed by ace chef Jason Carter, announced the move over social media, stating that Dandylion was never meant “to be forever,” and indicated the team is already working on something new. “Dandylion was a real labour of … Continued
A few months into its run, Atai Bistro is already wooing diners with its combination of cosy, French café vibes and flavourful Moroccan fare. The restaurant aims to bring a contemporary approach to Moroccan cuisine, with chef de cuisine Meaghan Foster putting her own spin on traditional regional recipes using French cooking techniques. “While we … Continued
A brand new pizza joint has officially come to Dupont Avenue. Prohibition Pie Garden celebrated its grand opening on July 30 with a special summer pop-up, packed with pizza, wings, cocktails, and of course, music. Originally slated to open during the pandemic, the grand opening marks a major milestone for the establishment and comes after … Continued
By lindsaylow
Combining her love for Caribbean flavours and a passion for cooking, chef Kareema Beckles opened Chef Kareema Caribbean Fusion in December 2020 on Dundas Street East. Chef Kareema’s is a Caribbean-fusion restaurant that puts a spin on classic dishes with a menu that rotates on a weekly basis. Although the dishes change frequently, certain flavours … Continued
By lindsaylow
Azhar, the latest addition to Janet Zuccarini’s ever-expanding restaurant empire, is turning heads on the Ossington strip. The brainchild of partner and executive chef Stuart Cameron, Azhar marries Middle Eastern influences with local ingredients, all prepared in a state-of-the-art wood-fired oven, with sustainability and authenticity at the helm of each dish. The west end’s new … Continued
