It’s no question that delays come with the territory of opening a new restaurant. There can be issues with construction, licensing, staffing, you name it. There are an inexplicable amount of hurdles restaurateurs have to get over before they cut the red ribbon. This year has brought some incredible restos, but since the summer we … Continued
To some, 7 Numbers is a restaurant, but to most diners, it’s a second home. The original southern Italian eatery has been a staple of the Eglinton West community for over a decade. Presided over by chef Rosa Marinuzzi—better known as Mama Rosa—an evening at the cozy space unfolds like it would at your imagined nonna’s house. … Continued
Yorkville’s swish French bistro La Société has announced it will close its doors on New Year’s Eve. The Parisian-influenced restaurant owned by INK Entertainment opened in 2011 and became known for its dramatic stained glass ceiling, excellent wine list, and well-executed French fare. Also a favourite for posh weekend brunches, La Société’s popularity in its … Continued
By lindsaylow
The Fairmont Royal York is getting into the festive spirit with a pop-up bar called The Thirsty Elf. Featuring holiday-themed cocktails curated by the hotel’s director of mixology, Rus Yessenov, the bar is taking over the former York Station space on the hotel’s MM level. Get ready to don your yuletide best (the hotel recommends … Continued
By Erin Neilly
A new proposed development in Chinatown is sparking a worry in Toronto over whether the character of the city’s most unique neighbourhoods will survive the ongoing development boom. A community consultation meeting was recently held for the 13-storey, mixed-use building in Chinatown at 315–325 Spadina Ave., a location that includes long-standing restaurant Rol San. There, … Continued
By lindsaylow
You may not recognize chef Teo Paul by name, but chances are you know his Ossington strip restaurants: Union and Côte de Bœuf. At a time when many Toronto restaurants are struggling to hold the attention of trend-driven diners, Union continues to fill tables and impress eaters 10 years into its run (as does younger … Continued
Buying a gift for your special someone is not always an easy task. Some people are happy with a simple piece of jewellery, while others are hoping for something that strays from the ordinary. This year, get creative and give a gift you can share. From cooking with cannabis to meat smoking 101, here are … Continued
By lindsaylow
Joanne Kates trained at the Ecole Cordon Bleu de Cuisine in Paris. She has written articles for numerous publications, including the New York Times, Maclean’s and Chatelaine. Is Grant van Gameren phoning it in? And if yes, does it matter? When you have an ever-expanding little restaurant empire, being the chef, the guy behind the … Continued
Yeah Yeahs Pizza, the Nova Scotia-based pizzeria in partnership with Boxcar Social, has closed its doors in Toronto. Without any forewarning or announcement, the Summerhill pizzeria boarded up their windows earlier this week. As of right now their Instagram, Facebook and website are all still active and there has yet to be a formal goodbye. … Continued
