By Erin Neilly
For a long time, unless you were intentionally willing to cough up tourist-level dollars on high tea at the Ritz or a classic steak and cocktail at Morton’s, you’d be more likely to dine outside your hotel, given the choice. After all, hotel restaurants were hotel restaurants: cavernous, empty, expensive and just a little bit … Continued
Yitz’s Delicatessen was founded in 1972 by Yitz Penciner. Now 47 years later, one of the last of Toronto’s Jewish delis is closing up shop. Two years ago we did an interview with Barry Silver, owner and operator of Yitz’s Deli who has been at the helm of this celebrated Midtown establishment for almost 20 … Continued
The cenotaph at Old City Hall has been vandalized just a day after hundreds gathered to honour veterans and fallen soldiers at Toronto’s largest Remembrance Day celebration on Monday. Both sides of the monument were covered with large spray-painted text. The words “Ye broke faith” were cast in dark blue over the dates of the … Continued
Opening at the end of November in Toronto’s Entertainment District at 214 King St. West is Lobster Burger Bar (LBB), and yes, it is going to be a collision of epic epicurean eats. It’s poised to offer contemporary spins on your beloved seafood and burger dishes. The menu is accommodating to everyone from solo diners … Continued
Little Sister is coming to King West. The Indonesian restaurant has had an outstanding run at its Yonge and Davisville location and now they’re building a second location in the heart of the city. Known for their chicken satay and shrimp lettuce wraps, this street-food snack bar has always been a highlight amongst the uptown … Continued
Long-running Italian restaurant L’Unità is closing its doors at the end of the year. Fortunately, there’s no need to cry into your cannoli just yet, because the team behind the Yorkville favourite are poised to open a new concept in the same space. L’Unità was founded in 2007 by David Minicucci and his partner Sam … Continued
By lindsaylow
We are sharing the inside scoop on Toronto’s secret dining scene. In part three, we uncover the secret bars within some of the city’s top restaurants. Some require a walk downstairs into an underground speakeasy, while others are up top. Whether you’re looking for a spot for post-dinner libations or killing some time before snagging … Continued
Pickle Barrel honours the Canadian Armed Forces today and throughout the year with a slew of incentives for those who serve. On Nov. 11, veterans and active members of the Canadian military will receive a free two course meal. The company said in a statement: “A thank you will never be enough, but this is … Continued
By lindsaylow
Parenting columnist Joanne Kates is an expert educator in the areas of conflict mediation, self-esteem and anti-bullying, and she is the director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park. When you think it’s finally gotten easier, you’ve got it right, parenting throws another curve. It’s always like that. Hard. Just when we thought the nicotine monster … Continued
By lindsaylow
We are sharing the inside scoop on Toronto’s secret dining scene. In part two, we explore the city’s most secluded dining rooms and top secret dinners. Whether it’s a one-night-only supper club or a private dinner inside a butcher shop, we’ve got the scoop. Here is a list of the best chef’s tables, supper clubs … 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. Could Jen Agg put a foot wrong if she tried? From the day it opened in mid-September, her Bar Vendetta was an instant hit, people spilling onto the … Continued
