Popular Italian pizza joint Lambretta Pizzeria announced its closure this week, leaving the Roncesvalles community reeling at the loss of another much-loved business from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lambretta took to social media to express their frustration at the lack of support for local businesses. They revealed on their Facebook page that they have not received … Continued
By Nikki Gill
One of the many things the pandemic has taken away from us is the ability to visit our favourite restaurants for a night of delicious dining. Yes, lots of restaurants have been open for takeout and delivery, but if you don’t live within the delivery zone, you’re often out of luck. Well for fans of … Continued
Much-loved Italian restaurant 7 Numbers is partnering with veteran steakhouse Barberian’s for a special Canada Takeout Day collaboration pick-up dinner tonight. “Right now, it’s about pulling in your friends and your community and seeing how you can make stuff happen,” says 7 Numbers owner Vito Marinuzzi. Barberian’s has been 7 Numbers’ go-to meat supplier for … Continued
Intimate supper club dinners may be off the literal table for a while, but the chefs and restaurateurs behind these secretive series are finding creative ways to bring their experiences into our homes. L.U.S.T @ Home View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke Hayes (@lukechef_) on Apr 20, 2020 … Continued
Mayor John Tory has announced a new plan that aims to close curb lanes and widen sidewalks at 100 different hotspots across the city. The new plan, called CurbTO, seeks to identify retail main streets that continue to see a lot of foot traffic despite the citywide lockdown due to COVID-19. CurbTO will install curb … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Along with top chefs such as Vancouver’s Vikram Vij and Montreal’s Dan Geltner, Victor Barry has launched the Canadian Hospitality Worker Relief Fund (CHWRF) to support restaurant and hospitality industry workers who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. The fund will provide one-time $500 grants to cooks, servers, dishwashers, bartenders, delivery people and others who … Continued
In Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taipei, restaurant hosts must now act as medical bouncers. Before a table is seated, every member of the party must have their temperature checked. Should one of the customers register a fever, the entire reservation is refused entry. In areas of Asia that have lifted their lockdowns, restaurants … Continued
A survey released by food service industry group Restaurants Canada paints a sobering picture of the state of the Canadian restaurant industry amid the pandemic. According to the survey, which polled close to 1,000 food service operators across the country, one out of every two independent restaurants does not expect to survive over the next … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Food delivery app Foodora is shutting down Canadian operations as of May 11 after five years of operation, according to a company press release issued on April 27. “I’m very proud of what foodora has accomplished over the last few years. I’ve been able to witness food delivery grow from its infancy into what it … Continued
Toronto restaurants across the city have been finding creative ways to feed their customers while we all continue to practice social distancing. O&B, the Toronto restaurant group behind spots like Auberge du Pommier, Canoe, and Maison Selby, is the latest operator to undergo a transformation with the launch of its new grocery delivery service. The … Continued
While the art of baking sourdough bread has a long history, these leavened loaves are enjoying a renaissance across Toronto right now. With only water, flour, salt, and yeast, residents are hunting down beginner recipes, watching masterclasses on Youtube, and chatting via social media to find out how to make the flavourful bread at home. Since … Continued
A new restaurant program is bringing prix fixe meals from some of the city’s top restaurants straight to your door. Launched this week, isolish features daily four-course delivery dinners offered by a rotating line-up of Toronto restaurants. The program kicks off on April 30 with a prix fixe dinner from high-end sushi spot … Continued
