When the days are hot, nothing cools you down like an ice cream cone. Just because you follow a vegan diet, however, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on this classic summer treat. Toronto has several vegan ice cream parlours and gelato shops offering a blend of traditional and unconventional flavours, made using … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Gusto 54 Restaurant Group is set to launch the curbside patio of its newest restaurant, Azhar Kitchen + Bar, this Thursday, June 24. Located at 96 Ossington Ave., the restaurant officially opened as a marketplace and neighbourhood gathering spot in December 2020 and has since been patiently awaiting the return of patio season in anticipation … Continued
Treat the Dads in your life this weekend with these special Father’s Day menus from some of Toronto’s top restaurants. Batifole Bistromy View this post on Instagram A post shared by Batifole Bistronomy (@batifole_bistronomy) Batifole Bistronomy is cooking up a Prix Fixe x Ready to Grille Menu for $65 per person in … Continued
Toronto restaurants that opened this week After running countless pop-ups, collaborations and an online shop, Churnt Up finally has its own brick and mortar location at 858 Eglinton East. Hand-crafted ice cream flavours include mango, taro, honey teddy graham and strawberry pocky, plus hot brownie ice cream sandwiches in either birthday cake or strawberry. Conspiracy … Continued
Just in time for Father’s Day and summer picnicking, we tracked down the best charcuterie in Toronto for family sharing. ANTLER Chef Michael Hunter is known for his focus on showcasing the country’s best in wild game and culinary delights. With ingredients sourced almost entirely from Canada, Antler prioritizes using local and wild foods that … Continued
Celebrity chef David Rocco is unveiling his latest project in the Yorkville neighbourhood. Although a full menu has not yet been released, Bar Aperitivo will focus on its namesake Italian tradition. Derived from the Latin aperire (to open), an aperitivo is a drink designed to open the stomach, or stimulate the appetite, before a meal. … Continued
To mark the start of summer, today Four Seasons Hotel welcomes diners to a culinary experience inspired by the French Riviera. d|azur is a chic and elegant patio that encompasses the romance, warmth and glamour of the South of France on the corner of Bay Street and Yorkville Avenue. The patio menu is designed by … Continued
For the first time in months, restaurant owners across Toronto will be reopening their patios to eager residents after the province announced that Ontario will be entering the first stage of its reopening plan today. With the warm weather this weekend, patio drinks are the perfect way to commemorate the return of patio season. Here … Continued
By Ron Johnson
When Chris White and Jonathan Nicolaou closed up their Yorkville restaurant, Brothers Food & Wine, the city lost one of its finest bistros. Now, the team behind one of the top-ranked restaurants in the country is set for a grand return with their new restaurant Restaurant 20 Victoria. “It feels really great to be back,” … Continued
This week it was finally announced that Ontario will be entering phase one of its re-opening plan, which includes outdoor dining for groups of up to four. And with the stinking-hot weather we’ve been having lately, the announcement couldn’t have come at a better time. Hello, patio season! If you’re as excited as we are … Continued
Toronto restaurants that opened this week Hospitality group the Collective has opened its first permanent location at 2408 Danforth: Easton’s. Centered on “a socially conscious and sustainably sourced food experience that showcases seasonal, Canadian ingredients,” the small but ambitious sample menu features everything from oysters to vitello tonnato to lamb tartare. After being unceremoniously locked … Continued
