Uncle Mikey’s chef/owner Mikey Kim taps into his French culinary training for Milou, Dundas West’s new Parisian-inspired café-bistro. By day, it’s a charming spot to pick up French-influenced sandwiches, such as the classic Ham & Cheese Sando with French ham, shaved butter, cornichons and grainy Dijon. Sandwiches are served on bread from foodie favourite Blackbird … Continued
Aunty Lucy’s Burgers have opened a pop up at celeb-favourite Apt 200 (1034 Queen West). While the burgers are familiar (beef patties and American cheese), you can also order Ghanian favourites like kelewele (fried plantain seasoned with roasted garlic), jollof rice, and shito (hot sauce). The full Aunty Lucy’s menu can be ordered from your … Continued
The condo at 34B Coulson Ave. is a dreamy unit that minimalists will love. The contemporary abode spans a generous 2,963 square feet of living space across two levels. It comes with a sprawling floorplan, patio walk-out and even a sauna. This four bedroom, four bathroom listing is on the market for $2.849 million. It’s … Continued
Stock-In Trade Butcher Shop & Kitchen is hosting a pop-up this weekend, in collaboration with Sherm’s Bagels. The pop-up will take place on Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m at Stock-In Trade’s new Danforth location, located at 307 Danforth Ave. A selection of sandwiches will be available, including … Continued
Scallywags Restaurant was a mainstay of the Yonge and St. Clair area for 23 years before it closed permanently last summer. Recognizing the opportunity to create a new neighbourhood tradition in its place, one of Canada’s leading restaurant and event groups Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality took over the expansive restaurant space and patio, opening Shenanigans … Continued
A new program to tackle food waste has just launched in Toronto. Too Good To Go is the world’s largest B2C marketplace for surplus food, and empowers the public and local businesses to fight food waste by offering ‘Surprise Bags’ of surplus food at the end of the day to stop it from going to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Boasting a French tasting menu and modern decor nestled within a gorgeous Victorian building, Alo has been deemed one of the best restaurants in the country. If Michelin ended up in Ontario with its fancy star system, surely Alo would be deserving of such a designation. It takes weeks to secure a table, with coveted … Continued
Hong Shing Restaurant has just opened its first-ever patio and is eager to show off a brand new outdoor cocktail bar and revamped tapas menu. The Chinese restaurant, located in a prime location at Dundas St. West and University Avenue, has been open for 24 years. Five years ago, owner Colin Li took over the … Continued
Mofer Coffee has opened its third location at 1025 Queen West. Mofer makes single-origin Ethiopian coffee which is air roasted in small batches right here in Toronto. They’re also looking to expand their menu in the near future, offering barley waffles, smoothies, and premium juices. The Palm is back for another summer, this year at … Continued
The Park Hyatt, one of Yorkville’s swankiest and best-known luxury hotels and cocktail bars, is set to reopen in September following a multi-year restoration project. The former 18th-floor cocktail lounge of the Park Hyatt Toronto is well-known to literary fans. The iconic rooftop bar was featured in Margaret Atwood’s Cat’s Eye (1988) and has long … Continued
Much-loved King West hangout Petty Cash has debuted its long-awaited revamped summer patio Parkette. Parkette initially launched last November as a heated winter patio but outdoor dining shutdowns abruptly forced it to close only a few weeks into its run. Fortunately for fans of the patio (or those who missed their chance to check it … Continued
