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New Thai joint by Paris Paris team to open in Toronto

By Jessica Wei

Jonathan Poon, the restaurateur behind some of the west end’s favourite restaurants including Bar Fancy, Superpoint and Paris Paris, has just announced his team’s new project. Favorites Thai BBQ (there’s no ‘U’ in Favorites — take it up with them!) is going to be a modern Thai-inspired restaurant in collaboration with the team from Khao … Continued

New restaurant by Grant van Gameren coming to Toronto

By Ron Johnson

Celebrated chef and restaurateur Grant van Gameren is teaming up with two alumni from his restaurant Bar Isabel, Nathan Morrell and Ellen Shrybman, to open Piquette, a new wine bar scheduled to hit Queen West next month.  Piquette is a French term for a simple and refreshing wine made from pouring water into the leftovers … Continued

David Lee’s new Planta Queen is plant-based perfection

By Erin Neilly

Funny how chef David Lee couldn’t last at Nota Bene selling upscale normal snazzy restaurant food, and now that he’s doing vegan, there’s a lineup at the door. Go figure. Vegan? Oh sorry, they never use that word. At Planta it’s called “plant-based” food. And also, not just one Planta. I call to change my … Continued

Is Niagara’s Pearl Morissette Canada’s best restaurant?

By Erin Neilly

Chef Daniel Hadida doesn’t much care for lemons. He says relying on them is boring and that it signals a lack of creativity. Much better to ferment something acidic himself, like an emerald-green asparagus vinaigrette that somehow, magically, tastes like yuzu. “Lemons are lazy,” he says. “As a society, we’ve chosen to import this thing … Continued

Hot new restaurants opening in Toronto for June

By lindsaylow

A chic bar and restaurant is taking over a former abandoned piano factory. The Parlour (642 King St. W.) was started by two Vancouverites who got their start at B.C.’s Cactus Club and have brought their experience and style to this new spot. It’s been 18 months since the terrible fire that ravaged Oakwood Hardware (337 … Continued