It might be one of the most challenging times in memory to take a chance on opening a new restaurant but Pompette, a new French restaurant in Little Italy, is finding a way to make it work. Maxime Hoerth, co-owner of Pompette, says the restaurant, which opened on May 8, had been three years in … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Throughout the pandemic, many local restaurants and organizations have stepped up to give back to heath-care workers. Liberty Entertainment Group is now joining the call to support those who are putting their own health at risk to care for others. The company has launched the Food to Fight initiative and is donating 5,000 meals a … Continued
By lindsaylow
As many of us find ourselves cooking at home instead of dining out, we’re sharing recipes from some of Toronto’s top chefs and restaurants. “The Happy Bowl is a perfect start to the day or great as a snack anytime. It’s loaded with superfoods like acai berries and is full of antioxidants and vitamin C,” … Continued
While it is no secret that the restaurant industry in Toronto has been hard hit due to the coronavirus pandemic, another unforeseen consequence is making things even harder. As restaurants continue to sit unoccupied on quiet city streets, many have become easy prey to burglars. Maison Selby, a popular French bistro just south of Bloor … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Rachel Lissner, originally from Washington D.C., applied for Canadian citizenship on May 11 and wanted to mark the occasion with a treat from her favourite Montreal bagel spot, St. Viateur. Proudly tossing bagels since 1957 ?? pic.twitter.com/TdpF0Fxug2 — StViateurBagel (@StViateurBagel) May 22, 2020 The only problem was that shipping topped more than $16 … Continued
After getting $50,000 worth of modern upgrades, loft 148 at 1159 Dundas St. E. is on the market. It’s a first-floor unit in Leslieville that spans 1,550 square feet across two levels. The future owners can enjoy authentic loft-style living thanks to the exposed brick, beams and soaring ceilings seen inside the condo. One of … Continued
Over the last few weeks more restaurants have reinvented themselves by offering a variety of meal kits, from DIY ingredient packages to prepared meals. So, if you’re looking for great takeout or delivery options in North Toronto, these restaurants will have something to get your culinary juices going or to save you from cooking altogether. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One of the city’s most celebrated chefs, Susur Lee of Lee Restaurant, will begin takeout and delivery service starting today, May 21, and running Wednesday to Sunday, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. “While this is an unprecedented and precarious time for our industry, I am confident that there is a light at the end of … Continued
Pivoting to takeout and delivery has been a particular challenge for Toronto’s upscale restaurants, many of which have menus that don’t easily translate from dine-in to take home. While some have overcome the hurdle by introducing meal kits or special set menus, others have focused on warming our hearts with unfussy, comfort food fare. … Continued
Toronto restaurants have been put to the test during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have stepped up to the challenge and are not just surviving they are even giving back to the community. One such example is The Pickle Barrel, which has donated over 6,000 lunches to frontline workers in healthcare centres across Ontario over … Continued
By lindsaylow
As many of us find ourselves cooking at home instead of dining out, we’re sharing recipes from some of Toronto’s top chefs and restaurants. At chef Rob Gentile’s Buca restaurants, his signature nodini are a smash hit. “These have been in my family for as long as I can remember,” chef notes. “My mother or … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Premier Doug Ford has teased his much-ballyhooed cheesecake recipe for a couple of weeks and he has finally released it via social media this morning. The video episode called Cooking With Doug is just in time for a long weekend family baking project. This long weekend try making my famous cheesecake! I’ve been making this … Continued
