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. Toronto restaurateur Grant van Gameren’s El Rey Mezcal Bar specializes in delicious Mexican eats and cocktails. So we asked El Rey’s head chef Rodrigo Aguilar to share one of his go-to … Continued
This weekend, the folks at Piazzetta Trattoria in North York rolled up their sleeves and joined the fight against COVID-19. The team donated 500 hot meals to frontline healthcare workers at North York General Hospital (NYGH). Since the outbreak, owners of the Italian restaurant say they’ve seen seen an outpouring of support from the community … Continued
Upscale takeout and delivery options in Toronto are continuing to expand, with Alo recently launching a new prix fixe to-go menu. Chef Patrick Kriss’ acclaimed restaurant, known for its contemporary French tasting menus, had temporarily closed its doors in mid-March amid the COVID-19 outbreak, but has now returned with a pickup option available through Tock. … Continued
Whether it’s been to give yourself a break from cooking or to support a favourite restaurant (or both), most of us have ordered delivery since dining rooms were forced to close amid the pandemic. But with delivery now comprising virtually all of any given restaurant’s revenue, the role of third-party delivery apps, like Uber Eats and … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Toronto-born chef Jordan Andino made a huge name for himself in the restaurant industry south of the border, but he spent some time over on our side of the border when filming his latest show Junior Chef Showdown. The series follows Andino along with his co-judges Anna Olson and Lynn Crawford as they mentor 14 junior … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Chef and restaurateur Grant van Gameren’s classic diner Harry’s Charbroiled is back and now available to order through UberEats. The past few months have been a rollercoaster ride for fans of the landmark Parkdale burger bar. In October 2019, Grant van Gameren announced he was closing the long-running late-night spot, which first opened in 1968 … 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. A staple in Italian cuisine is a classic tomato sauce. A truly simple and delicious sauce takes patience and good ingredients. It’s difficult to get really flavourful tomatoes outside the Mediterranean; … Continued
If you’ve been upping your delivery orders since the COVID-19 outbreak, you’ve probably been discovering that not all takeout food is created equal and some meals survive the transport better than others. Many of the city’s high-end restaurants have had a steep learning curve as they adjust their menus and create delivery meals worthy of … Continued
Toronto has just lost another longtime neighbourhood institution. Vesuvio Pizzeria and Spaghetti House, a mainstay in the Junction for more than 60 years, announced its closure via Facebook on Tuesday. According to the post, the family-run restaurant will not be able to recover from the financial turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The decision to … Continued
It’s that time of year when the warm weather is starting to slowly set in and normally we’d be gearing up for getting outside and shopping at our favourite annual farmers’ markets. As with almost everything else in our lives, however, the farmers’ market season is going to look a little different this year as … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Toronto hasn’t always been full of cocktail connoisseurs. But ever since Jen Agg dazzled locals and out-of-towners alike with her $16 Manhattan way back when, we haven’t been able to get enough of the well-crafted libation. Despite the cancellation of, well, everything, some of the city’s best bars are getting creative and ensuring our home … 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. “This pizza brings together rustic, warm flavours with pops of flavour. While mushrooms are the heart of this pizza, truffle oil and bright arugula harmonize in each bite,” says chef Jim … Continued
