Whether they’re blended with ice or feature invigorating ingredients like citrus or cucumber, these are the 10 cocktails that are keeping us cool on Toronto patios this month. Patois View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patois • PATIO NOW OPEN (@patoistoronto) on Jul 1, 2020 at 2:44pm PDT Patois has … Continued
When the announcement that Toronto would finally be allowed to move into Stage 2 of re-opening was made, the team at the L-eat Group and Paese Ristorante created a plan to transform their large empty parking lot into a massive outdoor dining and entertaining experience — with not just one concept but two! Paese has added … Continued
By lindsaylow
“Pivot” isn’t the mot du jour, it’s the mot du 2020. The hospitality industry — turned on its head by COVID-19 — had to quickly adapt to a dine-in-free reality. With rent and staff to pay, restaurateurs are getting creative when it comes to making ends meet. Many are now launching new products they never … Continued
Whether the summer sun has you craving an easy-drinking lager or tongue-tingling sour (or maybe both), these Toronto brewery patios have you covered for beer sampling and sipping. Rorschach Brewing Co. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rorschach Brewing Company (@rorschachbeer) on Jun 30, 2020 at 5:01pm PDT This … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Restaurants across the city have taken advantage of the CaféTO program to expand patios by using public spaces, sidewalks and parking lots to allow for physical distancing for their patrons. One area of the city that has an advantage is the Distillery District. The area is closed to vehicle traffic, so the district has transformed … Continued
It’s been a slow season for new restaurant openings as the industry adapts to the challenges of operating amid the pandemic. Fortunately, however, many restaurants are finding ways to move ahead with their opening plans, even if it means debuting with takeout-only service until indoor dining is able to resume. The latest restaurant to add … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Chef Hemant Bhagwani has opened a new restaurant in the Leaside neighbourhood. Egg Bird is now open at 1595 Bayview Avenue. The gourmet food concept is chef Hemant Bhagwani’s latest addition to the Bayview strip south of Eglinton Avenue. The restaurant specializes in burgers, fried chicken, Belgian frites, frozen custard and shakes. Bhagwani is no stranger to … Continued
Ontario continues to make it easier for restaurants to open their patios for dine-in service. With indoor restaurant dining still prohibited, there was some confusion about whether covered patios were allowed to reopen with other outdoor dining areas this month. Today, the provincial government amended the emergency order to clarify that patios with a roof … Continued
Aunty Lucy’s is looking for a new home after a rent dispute forced the restaurant to abruptly shut down. The popular burger joint had been operating out of the Duggan’s Brewery space in Parkdale since early June. According to the eatery’s Instagram post, Aunty Lucy’s landlord asked for a rent increase amounting to 10 times … Continued
Whether you’re planning to pay homage to Canada on a patio or prefer to celebrate the holiday at home, these restaurants have got you covered. These are 10 restaurants that are open on Canada Day for dine-in or takeout. Kramer’s Bar and Grill View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kramer’s … Continued
Widely-acclaimed pastry shop Roselle Desserts has announced it’s closing one of its two locations. Known for its beautiful French-inspired pastries, Roselle’s Corktown shop opened in 2015 and was followed by a West Queen West outpost, which launched last summer. Owners Stephanie Duong and Bruce Lee shared the news on Instagram on Friday, saying they plan … Continued
Toronto moved into phase two of reopening on June 24, allowing restaurants and bars to begin serving dine-in customers on patios. As restaurants adapt their service and design to comply with the safety guidelines laid out by Toronto Public Health, however, patio season won’t look like the summers we remember from years past. Over the … Continued
