By Nisean Lorde
Toronto is typically ranked among the most diverse and food-obsessed cities on the planet, but The Six just got snubbed from a major “best food cities” list, and it stings a little, especially since two other major Canadian spots made the cut. The ranking comes from Condé Nast Traveler’s 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, a … Continued
If you’re on the hunt for your next sweet or savoury fix this holiday season, here’s a reason to head just outside Toronto: Tatin Bakehouse in Oakville has been named one of the world’s Top 5 New Bakeries of 2025 by Beli, the social app that ranks and tracks dining experiences worldwide. Located about an … Continued
LeBron James may have come to Toronto for basketball, but he once again found time for one of his favourite off-court rituals: dinner at Silent H. Fresh off the Lakers’ Thursday night win over the Raptors — the same game that ended his 1,297-game streak of scoring at least 10 points — James slipped into … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Hamilton’s new TD Coliseum is adding some serious star power to its food lineup this month! Celebrity chef-restaurateur Matty Matheson is officially opening The Iron Cow Public House on Dec 8. “Our House is a gathering place,” the restaurant’s Instagram account teased in a recent post. View this post on Instagram A post … Continued
Panettone, a beloved Italian sweet bread, has a history as rich as its flavour. Originating from Milan, its roots can be traced back to the Roman Empire. Crafting this delectable treat is an art that involves a meticulous process, taking several days to achieve the perfect balance of light, airy texture and rich, yeasty flavours. From … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto chef Coulson Armstrong just became Canada’s newest Top Chef (and actor/restaurateur Matty Matheson has a serious reason to celebrate his protégé’s win, but let’s start with last night’s crowning!) Armstrong was named the winner on Tuesday night’s Season 12 finale of Top Chef Canada, after a season that put the 41-year-old and nine other … Continued
Attention all pizza lovers! Don’t walk past the corner of Bathurst and Bloor unless you want to be drawn in by the sights and smells of freshly baked, authentic pizza. Pizzeria Fornace is a family-run take-out joint that’s been serving up fierce competition for the larger spots across the city since it opened earlier this … Continued
On Tuesday mornings at the Fort York Food Bank, before most people have finished their first coffee, chef Maddy Goldberg is already doing a lap of the shelves, scouting her ingredients for the day. There’s no menu, no prep list, no spreadsheet of purveyor orders — just donations, a tiny budget and the basics she … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
After months of slow days and mounting costs, the owner of a popular queer-owned neighbourhood bar-bistro in Toronto’s downtown east end says the future of her café is far from guaranteed. Buvette Pacey opened in late 2023 in a small storefront near Queen and Parliament, in the former Runner Market space. Late last month, owner … Continued
If you love Indian food and you love Mexican, there’s a new restaurant in Toronto that you’re probably going to love: The Bollywood Tacos. The College Street spot is the city debut of the Oshawa-born brand, which first opened in 2019, and it’s bringing the same delicious and completely customizable menu that made the original … Continued
Queen Mother Café may now span three storefronts and draw crowds for its pad Thai and ping gai, but it started as a tiny 18-seat spot serving simple sandwiches and salads. When founder Andre Rosenbaum opened it in 1978 at 206 Queen Street West, the idea was to carve out a welcoming refuge inside a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Three Toronto steakhouses just landed on a list of the 50 Best Steak Restaurants in North America, proving you don’t need to fly to Chicago or New York for a world-class steak dinner. The rankings come from the World’s Best Steak Restaurants, the group behind the uber-popular World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list, which is … Continued
