We’re only a few days into Winterlicious, and the city is already caught up in a total three-course frenzy. While these wallet-friendly menus are usually just a sweet excuse to finally tick off those “someday” spots on your list, this year feels different. Some restaurateurs are reporting this season’s festivities as their most successful yet. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Bluffs Pizza Pub has been slinging wood-fired pizzas and Mexican eats since early last year, but lately it’s been drawing new attention for an unexpected add-on: drum-and-bass nights! It’s the perfect spot to be introduced to this incredible genre of music, all while downing delicious slices and Sanpellegrino Limonata (plus, it lets you support local … Continued
Toronto’s winter just got a major upgrade. From alpine-inspired bites to wild après-ski parties, the city’s serving up all the snowy fun you could ask for. Whether you’re ready to dance the night away or just want to kick back in your best retro ski gear, this season’s got you covered. So grab your crew, … Continued
While filming in Toronto, Alexander Skarsgård found his new favourite artist over a bowl of noodles. Appearing on Late Night with Seth Meyers this week, the actor admitted that while he leaned into the “Brat” trend in 2025, Charli XCX only hit number two on his most recent Spotify Wrapped. The top spot went to … Continued
Toronto is bursting with Italian flavours that blend Northern and Southern influences. Stroll through Little Italy or King Street west, and you’ll discover everything from creamy risottos and wood-fired pizzas to mouthwatering gelato and flaky pastries. If you’re a fan of great food, the city’s best Italian restaurants are definitely worth exploring! 25. La Palma … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Super Bowl LX lands this Sunday, Feb 8, 2026, so now’s the time to lock in the best southern BBQ for your living-room watch party! We know that Super Bowl spread planning can be a sport of its own, so the easiest way to win is to let Toronto’s smokehouses handle the heavy lifting. Here … Continued
If there’s one savoury guilty pleasure this city loves, it’s the Jamaican Beef Patty: and starting this Thursday, that quick bite might feel a little less guilty. What first arrived as a niche, community-centred cuisine in the 1950s has over the last few decades become one of Toronto’s most defining food staples. Caribbean cooking grew … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto brunch spot Old School is turning weekday mornings into a time machine (well, at least for your wallet). The retro-forward restaurant in the city’s Dundas West neighbourhood is running a Throwback Brunch promotion, bringing back comfort-food classics on weekdays (dine-in only) for just $4.95. “This is our way of saying thank you for supporting … Continued
Toronto chefs are turning to grandmacore, a trend that puts family recipes and home-cooked dishes at the centre of their menus. Across the city, restaurants are serving the dishes they grew up with, often in spaces filled with family touches or pieces of their past. Here are some of the spots leading the way. Beisl … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto-born actor and comedian Will Arnett may have traded the GTA for Los Angeles years ago, but we now have proof that Canadian comfort food lives rent-free in his head! In the latest episode of Hot Ones, the former Arrested Development actor veered into burger talk and gave a loving nod to Harvey’s, specifically calling the … Continued
Toronto might be snowed under this month, but a new fiery cocktail bar in Queen West has been spreading the heat. From char-grilled fusion cuisine to smoky cocktails, everything at Ceniza has been “kissed by fire.” That even includes the restaurant’s name which means “ash” in Spanish. “For me, fire is very dramatic and powerful, … Continued
For years, Matty Matheson’s name alone could draw crowds, headlines and instant credibility. But after multiple Toronto restaurant closures in quick succession, it’s clear that even the city’s most recognizable food personality isn’t untouchable. In November 2025, Bar Clams, Matheson’s East Coast–inspired diner on Dundas West, shut down. The restaurant drew on maritime nostalgia and … Continued
