A new partnership between the City of Toronto and ordering platform Ritual could be good news for restaurants, as the debate around the steep fees charged by third-party delivery apps continues to heat up. Mayor John Tory announced today that the city is teaming up with Ritual to offer local businesses an affordable solution for … Continued
O&B’s popular North York Mediterranean restaurant Babel is reopening for takeout today. The Bridle Path restaurant, which first opened in late 2019, is known for its live-fire cooking and cuisine that draws influence from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece, Turkey, Israel, Morocco, and Lebanon. Babel’s new takeout menu features a mix of prepared … Continued
With the Victoria Day long weekend on the horizon, it’s high time to take a well-deserved break from balancing Zoom meetings and virtual spreadsheets. What better way to enjoy the extra time off than by ordering some gourmet eats by takeout or delivery? You can stock up for a weekend of cooking or grab prepared … Continued
Each year, we bring together 60 of the top chefs in the city to come up with the definitive list of Toronto’s 50 best restaurants. That won’t happen this year thanks to the pandemic. But, we’ve tweaked our current list, dropped those who are not operating currently and added some from our list of the … Continued
Toronto’s patio season might be back with a bang this summer as the city looks for creative ways to support the restaurant industry while it recovers from losses incurred during the pandemic. In an interview with CP24 this week, Mayor John Tory said that he’s evaluating the possibility of expanding restaurant patios in some areas … Continued
As the era of social distancing drags on, more Toronto restaurants are transforming into grocery stores, supplying home cooks with pantry items, produce, and proteins. Whether you’re looking to avoid a trip to the supermarket or to mix up your home cooking routine with ingredients you might not find in a traditional grocery store, these … Continued
The Oakwood Hardware Food & Drink has reopened for the third time since COVID-19 hit Toronto and the decision did not come without its hardships. Through a post on Instagram, Anne Sorrenti, chef, owner and Chopped Canada Champion, hinted at the difficulties The Oakwood Hardware has faced while trying to reopen. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0FBYCh8jj/ Unlike hundreds … Continued
Giulietta will soon be bringing its wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, and other thoughtfully-executed Italian eats into our at-home lives. The much-lauded Dufferin Grove restaurant is set to reopen for pick-up and delivery through Uber Eats, Tock, and phone-in orders this Friday. Like many restaurants that have been gradually debuting takeout programs amid the pandemic, the … Continued
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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. “Japanese curry is a comforting staple; it’s hearty with balanced flavours,” says chef Kazuya Matsuoka of Aburi Restaurants, which includes Toronto restaurants Miku and Tora. “Easy preparation and approachable ingredients make … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s beloved restaurant scene is starting to crumble before our eyes, and if something isn’t done soon, it will soon be unrecognizable. The latest closure since the COVID-19 pandemic is one of Grant van Gameren’s establishments — one of the city’s most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs. A photo of a notice of distress on the … Continued
Jen Agg’s restaurants have remained among the few notable holdouts in Toronto that have chosen not to start offering takeout amid the COVID dining room closures. While it seems like we’ll have to wait a little longer to have Le Swan’s tuna melts and late-night fondue back in our lives, there’s one way to get … Continued
If you haven’t placed your Mother’s Day orders just yet, don’t fret. There are a host of excellent local shops offering the type of treats that will put a smile on Mom’s face in time for her big day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rahier Patisserie (@rahierpatisserie) on … Continued
