By Erin Neilly
Over the last couple of months, a number of restaurants across Toronto have been forced to close their brick-and-mortar locations, unable to survive the significant loss of revenue, high cost of rent and staffing shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic, not to mention the added difficulty of learning to navigate the long list of seemingly … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Craig Wong’s bay scallop & shrimp balls with C-Plus red vinegar gastrique “When you’re a kid, there’s nothing fun about your parents dragging you along to a Chinese wedding … except for the 10- course gourmet feast! The ‘hai keem’ stuffed crab claws were always my favourite,” says Craig Wong of Patois and the new … Continued
The Chase Fish and Oyster Bar — once known for shelling out unlimited oysters to its customers for a reasonable $40, or the lip-smacking menu boasting of crispy cod tacos and tuna nachos — is being transformed into Planta Cocina. The classic seafood spot, formerly on the first floor of 10 Temperance St., will now … Continued
When chef Grant van Gameren’s much-loved burger joint Harry’s Charbroiled closed down in Parkdale, the chef hinted that the concept would return in some capacity. Now, we have a pretty good idea of what that looks like. In short, you can expect to see a lot of van Gameren’s classic-style burgers around town. “With the … Continued
Forthspace Hospitality, the team behind Instagrammable King West restaurant Coffee Oysters Champagne (and its not-so-secret speakeasy à toi) is bringing Toronto Marked, a new downtown restaurant focused on South American cuisine. Marked, which is set to open on September 1, will focus on sustainably-sourced meat, seafood, and produce prepared over a wood charcoal grill. The … Continued
By Nikki Gill
A new dessert pop-up at Hailed Coffee in Riverdale will feature a signature monthly dessert created by the duo behind the new pastry company Hawker, Farzam Fallah and Louis Lim. Their August creation is a caramel corn mille-feuille, available for pre-order and ready for pick-up on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Fallah has years of experience as … Continued
Dundas West has a new destination for natural wines and rooftop views with the opening of Bar Mignonette, the new sister wine bar to Patois. The new spot from chef Craig Wong is located on the second floor of Patois and features a rooftop patio overlooking the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood. Bar Mignonette’s brief menu emphasizes … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Street food strikes again with the latest addition to Kensington Market, Eat Nabati. The plant-based take on popular Middle Eastern fare such as shawarma and kofta comes from Egyptian-Canadian founder Israa Ali — the owner of big sister restaurant Dar Nabati in Oakville. A former nutritionist influenced by an Alexandrian heritage, Ali pays homage to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
When word got out that Toronto restaurant Don Alfonso 1890 would not reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic, the city wore a collective foodie frown for days as dreams of the groundbreaking Michelin-starred cuisine began to evaporate. But there is news. Although the restaurant will remain closed, the outpouring of appreciation has resulted in a limited … Continued
For decades, self-serve salad bars and buffets have been an integral part of the Canadian dining experience. But, even as restaurants begin to reopen doors in Toronto and the GTA, outlets that offered buffet services as part of their operations have been required to remove the facility and forced to adapt to changing times. So, … Continued
