By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s most prominent food emporium for Indigenous cuisine in the city has announced it is closing down its Bloor Street West location. NishDish made the announcement via Instagram today. “We want to say CHI-MIIGWECH to our community for showing so much love and support during 3 amazing years at our first-ever storefront….. Now we need … Continued
Toronto gets back another fine dining favourite with the return of Edulis, which is debuting a multi-course dinner takeout program this week. Regularly ranked among the city’s best restaurants, Edulis is known for its exceptional, seasonal menus, which focus on seafood, vegetables, and foraged ingredients. Edulis had fallen quiet on social media in the weeks … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Mother’s Day brunch in Toronto is going to be celebrated differently this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy brunch together, even if it is virtually . Here are 11 Toronto restaurants that are offering Mother’s Day curbside pick up and delivery options. Some restaurants are even offering flowers, chocolates, and personalized cards. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
South of the border, a group of the best known and most successful restaurateurs and chefs are beginning class action lawsuits against insurance companies for their unwillingness to pay off claims under business interruption policies. If successful, the payouts could save an entire industry in serious jeopardy. Now, veteran Toronto restaurateur and chef Hemant Bhagwani … Continued
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has claimed another longstanding Toronto institution. Southern Accent, a decades-old New Orleans-style restaurant best known for its Cajun and Creole-inspired cooking, has shuttered its doors. As restaurants across Toronto continue to be overburdened by mass dining room closures and a lack of rent relief, many are having trouble staying afloat. Some … Continued
Tachi, Assembly Chef Hall’s tiny, stand-up omakase restaurant, is reopening for delivery tomorrow and keeping us on our toes with another unique concept: wagyu steak. Rather than serving its signature sushi, the restaurant is pivoting to bring us a different Japanese specialty. “I think during this time, we need to be flexible in what we … 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. Who can resist the zing of a really good jalapeño sauce? Answer: nobody. Enter the founder of Ossington’s BFF (Burgers n’ Fries Forever), Jamil Bhuya, for a quick and easy recipe … Continued
Eataly Toronto is bringing residents another option for getting a comforting dose of carbs at home with its new meal kits, which launched Thursday. Available on Uber Eats, Doordash, and Foodora (keep in mind, the latter will soon be ceasing operations across Canada) from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily or pick-up in store, the … Continued
An employee at Pusateri’s Fine Foods has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), after visiting two of the gourmet grocery stores in Toronto. On Wednesday, April 29, the company was notified of its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Although the employee in question was working primarily out of head office, they had reportedly visited … Continued
Minimalism is a major interior design trend in Toronto these days, and suite A at 34 Coulson Ave. pulls it off nicely. The white, wood and black colour palette seen throughout the condo gives it a clean and spa-like ambiance. The two-storey condo has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a trio of private terraces. Along … Continued
Another much-missed Toronto restaurant returns this week with the reopening of downtown Thai restaurant Pai. The restaurant initially closed its doors on March 17 amid the COVID-related restaurant shutdowns but announced on Instagram yesterday that they’re now back up and running for takeout and delivery. View this post on Instagram We are … Continued
