Keeping your business afloat during a global pandemic is no easy task. Over the last couple of months, Toronto has witnessed tons of businesses — local and international food chains alike — waving goodbye to their locations or even filing for bankruptcy. According to a recent survey conducted by Restaurants Canada (a non-profit entity representing … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Parenting columnist Joanne Kates is an expert educator in the areas of conflict mediation, self-esteem and anti-bullying, and she is the director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park. Parenting in the time of COVID reminds me of every time anybody ever told me: “You should do….” with my kids. It was always going to be … Continued
After months of waiting, Toronto will finally join the rest of Ontario in phase three of the province’s reopening plan on Friday. But while some restaurants gear up to reopen for indoor dining, others are announcing they will have to close their doors for good. Here are five restaurants that Toronto has had to say … Continued
It’s another big week for Toronto restaurants as the city prepares to move into Stage 3 of its reopening plan on Friday, allowing indoor dining to resume for the first time since mid-March. Each step of reopening has posed a new learning curve for the city’s restaurants, as they implement new best practices for safely … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Toronto baker Alicia Didow is paying tribute to some of the city’s most well-known establishments, one cookie at a time. Piano Piano, Chubby’s Jamaican, Maple Leaf Tavern and the Cocktail Emporium are just some of the beloved businesses featured in her latest series. The 32-year-old baker was working full-time in the hospitality industry before she … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
As of Friday July 31, at 12:01 a.m., additional businesses and public spaces will be reopening in Toronto and Peel Region as the Ontario government allows them to move into Stage 3 of their reopening plan. This decision was based on positive local trends of key public health indicators, such as increased testing, a lower … Continued
Some of Toronto’s top restaurants are putting celebrity chicken wing recipes to the test for a citywide event coming just in time for National Wing Day on July 29th. The Wing Showdown competition was inspired by the Burger Showdown, which took place in May, and represents a partnership between Uber Eats and the experiential food … Continued
Social distancing has confined many Torontonians to the small apartments and condos in which they live, with limited access to outdoor space. To combat this, the City of Toronto has been enacting new policies that convert road space into pedestrian-oriented spaces such as patios and bike lanes. These initiatives are part of the city’s CaféTO and … Continued
One of Toronto’s most beautiful bars is back in action, with Bar Isabel set to reopen today for takeout and patio dining. Grant van Gameren’s beloved tapas destination had been temporarily closed since mid-March amid the pandemic but it’s now relaunching to offer “a pared-down menu with signature delights and of course a bevvy of … Continued
With most of Ontario entering phase three this week (and Toronto expected to soon follow), many businesses are beginning to bounce back from the financial struggles caused by the pandemic. Sadly, however, the wave of COVID-related closures hasn’t come to an end, with several Toronto restaurants announcing over the past week that they’re shutting down … Continued
About the meal Auberge avec Canoe is a collaboration between two well-known Toronto restaurants: Auberge du Pommier and Canoe. The joint effort sees Canoe’s chef Ron McKinlay and Auberge’s chef Tim Schulte teaming up to create a multi-course tasting menu that changes each week. Both restaurants are owned by the Oliver and Bonacini restaurant group, … Continued
With so many restaurants and local businesses struggling or closing amid the pandemic, it’s heartening to see that others are managing to adapt to the new normal and finding ways to thrive. One such spot is Brockton Village’s Miss Pippa’s, which is reopening its storefront this week after four months of closure due to COVID-19. … Continued
