Feed the Frontlines TO is keeping restaurants from going under while also feeding Toronto’s frontline health care professionals. The organization has raised more than $10,700 on GoFundMe since it was initiated only a couple of days ago. The plan is to take donations and send money to Toronto restaurants that are then preparing and delivering … Continued
Looking to whet your whistle with some local craft beer, but practising social distancing has limited your supply? This public service announcement is for you: breweries across Toronto are delivering. Of course, there are a more than a couple of ways to get your hands on some quality hops. You can support local breweries by … Continued
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. “Noodle soup is one of my comfort favourites dishes that’s easy to cook at home,” says chef Nuit Regular of Pai Northern Thai Kitchen, Sukhothai, and Kiin. “I love the spicy, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The new coalition of independent restaurants representing some of Toronto’s top establishments are banding together to lobby all levels of government for immediate help to stave off what has already been an economic disaster of the highest proportion. An email newsletter sent from Erik Joyal of the Ascari Hospitality Group outlines a way forward for … Continued
With Ontario bars and restaurants prohibited from offering dine-in services for the foreseeable future, many have pivoted to takeout and delivery models to stay afloat. To-go dining alone, however, isn’t profitable enough to keep certain restaurants in the green. The industry is now petitioning the Ontario government to allow wine, beer, cider, and spirits to … Continued
Walking into the grocery store these days almost feels post-apocalyptic. Shelves have been wiped of their contents (especially in the pasta and canned goods aisles) and the possibility of getting everything on your list is slim. Not to worry though, there are plenty of grocery delivery services working in high demand to get Torontonians the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto musicians are amongst the hardest hit by COVID-19 as entire concert tours, the major source of revenue for many artists, disappeared overnight. There are many initiatives underway to try to help, and one of the latest and most exciting is URGNT — a live stream concert series where many of the city’s most prominent … Continued
This week, 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. “Cauliflower soup is one of my go-to dishes because it truly is soothing to the soul,” says chef Suzanne Barr of True True Diner. “It can be enjoyed in … Continued
Ontario distilleries Spirit of York and Dillons have started producing hand sanitizer in order to help with the demand during the COVID-19 outbreak. Since hand sanitizer is so hard to come by these days, both distilleries have started creating their own homemade alcohol-based disinfectant and distributing it to people across Ontario. Dillons, Beamsville’s biggest craft … Continued
This week, 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. “These tender, sticky, beefy morsels of oxtail are nestled between the crevices of velvety noodles and smothered in a Caribbean spiced au jus,” explains Top Chef’s Adrian Forte. “The … Continued
This week, 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. Chef de cuisine Michael Acero says that this simple, savoury Brussels sprouts dish is a fan favourite at both Miku and it’s sister restaurant, Tora. “Not only is this … Continued
