Montreal’s iconic steakhouse, Moishes, is bidding goodbye to its home on the Plateau, leaving many steak lovers wondering if Toronto’s steakhouses will possibly face a similar fate. When the 82-year-old classic grilled its final ribeyes at its venerable St-Laurent location in March, little could anybody fathom that this famed steakhouse would not reopen even after … Continued
The organizers behind Street Eats Market are hosting a Filipino Street Market this weekend. From Aug. 22 to 23rd, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Scarborough Town Centre, 15,000 square feet will become a Filipino street food scene. Featured eats at the Filipino Street Market will include Halo Halo, barbecued meats, Lechon, and … Continued
It was only a matter of time until chef Nuit Regular (Sabai Sabai, Pai, Kiin) brought her own small revolution to the food scene during these pandemic-addled times. By Chef Nuit, a new pop-up restaurant on Adelaide, is the latest experiment from Regular that was prompted by the new realities of COVID-era hospitality. The announcement … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Even as the Stage 3 reopening continues in Toronto, one unfortunate enduring reality is the non-stop news of restaurants closing up shop over insurmountable COVID-related hardships. Here are the five most recent locales to which we reluctantly bid farewell. Don Alfonso 1890 Don Alfonso 1890, one of Toronto’s favourite spots to celebrate a special occasion … Continued
By Nikki Gill
King Street West’s Latin-inspired restaurant Baro Toronto will be launching its first Latin Korean barbecue night on Wednesday. The menu, curated by Baro’s own chef de cuisine Justin Lee, will feature five courses that combine Latin and Korean flavours. Lee says the idea for the themed night came up during a conversation amongst the chef … Continued
The onslaught of the unexpected pandemic may have quashed your Montreal travel plans, but it can’t keep you away from savouring some of the city’s finest, award-winning foods. That’s right, you can now get a taste of the wildly innovative and endlessly creative culinary delights that Montreal is famed for, without having to leave the … Continued
Long-running burger pop-up Burger Drops is getting a permanent home in Liberty Village this fall. For over two years, Burger Drops has been bringing its unfussy smash burgers to various locations around Toronto. Recent pop-ups have been hosted at spots like Spaces Queen West, Henderson Brewing, and Eastbound Brewery. The brand shared via Instagram that … Continued
Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has announced that she will not be participating in the U.S. Open this year. The Mississauga native let fans know in a tweet on Thursday, citing a lack of preparedness for her decision and adding that she aims to focus on fitness in the coming months. “I have made the … Continued
The award-winning Don Alfonso 1890 has permanently closed the doors of its Toronto Street location. The Italian restaurant initially shuttered on March 19 to comply with government mandated closures due to COVID-19, but now it’s lights out for good. Known for its tasting menus and refined take on cuisine from the Amalfi Coast, Don Alfonso … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The Toronto Ice Cream Festival is going down this weekend at Scarborough Town Centre and will feature cold treats from Eva’s Original Chimneys, Fugo Desserts, Ihalo Krunch and many more. The festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 16. Many of the city’s annual summer food festivals … Continued
Detroit-style pizza seems to be having a moment in Toronto. Descendant Pizza was the first to bring this deep-dish style to the city back in 2015. More recently, Grant van Gameren got into the Detroit-style game, converting Tennesse Tavern into Gianna’s Patties and Pies. Now, Pabalos Island Pies is bringing a Filipino spin to the … Continued
Italian restaurant group Terroni and butcher shop Cumbrae’s are teaming up to launch Stock T.C, a new restaurant and marketplace set to debut in mid-August. Located north of Eglinton on Yonge, the new concept is housed in a grand limestone building dating back to 1936, which previously served as a Canada Post office. The history … Continued
