The elusive Primrose Bagel Company has been sighted at backyard parties and restaurant pop-ups in Toronto all summer. Now, its finally getting its own brick and mortar storefront in St. Clair West Village. Primrose Bagel Company is what founders Sam Davis and Jesse Rapoport are calling a “bagel lifestyle brand.” The hand-rolled, malt-boiled bagels are … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Victor Barry is setting his sights on midtown, with the second incarnation of his popular Italian outpost. PIANO PIANO NORTH is set to open up at 623 Mount Pleasant Rd. this fall. The new digs promise to be just as whimsically decorated and vibrantly delicious as the beloved Harbord spot. PIQUETTE, the latest project from … Continued
By Goldie Poll
The prestigious Michelin star is one of the few accolades that deems a restaurant truly sensational. Some chefs work their entire career to attain a nod from the historic French guide, but for most Canadians in the culinary world, one can only dream of Michelin recognition. So, as we await the release of Michelin Guide … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Last year it become apparent that several downtown restaurateurs were getting the itch to head north. It began with the expansion of Bar Buca at Yonge and Eglinton, and continued when Byblos quickly nestled into the space that North44 once occupied. Then came the movers and shakers. Victor Barry found a comfortable spot at Mount … Continued
By Goldie Poll
Midtown Toronto developer Camrost Felcorp recently unveiled a whimsical and thought-provoking sculpture at 101 St. Clair Ave. W., and the neighbourhood is buzzing. The 25-foot statue by renowned German artist Stephan Balkenhol depicts a man in business attire cradling an office tower or condo building, balancing atop multicoloured cubes. While some lobbed critical comments or … Continued
Seven slices that are sure to tempt your tastebuds this March break
An application has been submitted to the City of Toronto to demolish a midtown church in order to build a 44-storey residential tower, bringing increased density to an area a city councillor says is not equipped to handle it. The site, located at 44 Broadway Ave., is currently home to St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church, … Continued
The bustling plaza at Bayview and York Mills is getting a new member of the Oliver & Bonacini (O&B) family. Their latest project, Babel, is currently under construction and slated to open this fall. Corporate executive chef Anthony Walsh is no stranger to North York. O&B opened their namesake restaurant in Bayview Village roughly 13 … Continued
With the closing of Harry’s Charbroiled announced last week, Piquette is here to soften the blow. The much-anticipated wine bar from Grant Van Gameren and two of Bar Isabel’s shining stars as its General Managers, Ellen Shrybman and Nathan Morrell, opened its doors today at 1084 Queen St. W. The intimate 30-seat bar is rustic … Continued
It used to require some research to find a good cup of bubble tea in Toronto, but it seems now we are at peak bubble tea. No longer does the tapioca craving require a sojourn down to Chinatown or out to Markham. Residents from Lawrence Park to Little Italy all can add a bubble tea … Continued
