Category: Food
Hot new restaurants opening in Toronto this November
By Erin Neilly
Oliver & Bonacini, the restaurant group behind Auberge du Pommier and Maison Selby, expands its exceptional roster of restaurants with the opening of BABEL at Bayview and York Mills. Opened Nov. 1, the Mediterranean restaurant has an emphasis on dishes cooked on a massive open hearth in the centre of the space. One of Montreal’s … Continued
Cake Boss vending machines arrive in Toronto
Carlo’s Bakery, the popular shop from TLC’s hit TV show Cake Boss is now in Toronto, sort of. Three Cake Boss vending machines are open now in the PATH — the city’s downtown underground pedestrian walkway. The cake vending machines are aptly named Carlo’s Bake Shop Express and carry four varieties of Buddy Valastro’s buzz-worthy … Continued
Chef Anthony Rose opens new taco joint in the former Schmaltz Appetizing space
Before the dust had even settled on the old Ossington outpost of Schmaltz Appetizing, Anthony Rose was ready with a completely new concept and restaurant. Welcome, Gordy Smiles. A taco joint introduced by Robert Wilder and chef Anthony Rose in the former Schmaltz space at the corner of Dundas and Ossington. This new restaurant is … Continued
Truffles are the star of Oretta’s new tasting menu this week
All hail the precious, pungent truffle, one of the most coveted ingredients in the culinary world. It’s truffle season in Italy, and that means white and black truffles have also made their way to Toronto. Enter Oretta‘s new tasting menu, where truffles are the focus and the star. For two days only, the King West … Continued
Popular Toronto bistro says independent businesses are being taxed to death
Le Select Bistro, the upscale French restaurant on Wellington Street that traces roots back to 1977, has taken to social media to fight for its survival in a city that it claims is waging war on independent businesses. This is a familiar trend in Toronto. As neighbourhoods begin to thrive and attract larger developments, taxes … Continued
Inside Supernova Ballroom, Toronto’s new anti-waste cocktail bar with a disco vibe
Inside Toronto’s hidden bars and secret speakeasies
By lindsaylow
We are sharing the inside scoop on Toronto’s secret dining scene. In part one, take a look inside the city’s speakeasies. Each of these spots are more than meets the eye, so don’t be fooled. The entrances are concealed so only those in-the-know will find their way in. Read on to find out how to … Continued
The best cheesecake in Toronto
Celebrity chef opens first pop-up dining experience in Toronto
By Ron Johnson
For the first time, Vikram Vij will be cooking up a storm in Toronto in his first exclusive pop-up at Cafe Nicole at the Novotel Centre from Dec. 2, 2019 to Jan. 5, 2020.
Condo of the Week: $2.8 mil for a converted church condo in Bloorcourt Village
A one-of-a-kind condo created out of an old church conversion is on the market for $2.885 million in Toronto. Located near Bloorcourt Village, the former Church of St. Mary the Virgin and St. Cyrian has been transformed into a 17-unit condominium. Much of the original structure remains intact in the new design by Powell and … Continued
Brunch now on the menu at Grant van Gameren’s Kensington bar
Restaurateur Grant van Gameren‘s El Rey Mezcal Bar has got a new Mexican-style brunch menu in the works. Starting on Oct. 27, patrons can enjoy an array of Mexican breakfast items alongside their favourite mezcal-based bevvies. Every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m., chef Rodrigo Aguilar will serve up Mexican favourites like the classic Yucatecan … Continued