For the Toronto foodie who already seems to have (eaten) everything, giving the usual gift card feels… tired. This holiday season, skip the predictable and go straight for experiences that feed the senses, not just the stomach. From streets steeped in flavour to theatrical tasting menus and dinner mysteries, here are three foodie adventures guaranteed … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s holiday high teas are basically like real-life Christmas movie scenes you can sip: think feel-good experiences that are a bit sentimental and a touch nostalgic! Each festive tea service is unique, so you can expect everything from Nutcracker spreads to seasonal notes of spiced apricot and cardamom-vanilla. To help guide your holiday tea journey, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A cult-favourite ramen chain from Japan has opened its first Canadian outpost in downtown Toronto, and noodle lovers are already lining up! Machida Shoten Toronto is a branch of the massively popular Japanese chain known for Yokohama Iekei-style ramen, a deeply savoury ramen that’s huge in Japan but still relatively rare in Canada. This ramen … Continued
We’re all in agreement, Toronto has a stacked dining scene — you can have omakase in a back alley, Michelin stars in a mall and a smash burger on every corner. But sometimes the best meals aren’t in the city at all. Sometimes they’re down a winding country road, inside an old gas station, or … Continued
Celebrity chef David Adjey has checked into Chagall at the historic Windsor Arms Hotel, bringing his expertise and a menu of globally inspired Kosher dishes to Toronto diners. According to George Friedmann, president of the Windsor Arms Hotel, the goal is to redefine how diners eat kosher. “Dining kosher need not be restricted to those … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A powerhouse of London’s Indian dining scene has just landed in Canadian hands, so it might only be a matter of time before Torontonians get a taste of the UK’s most iconic Indian eats! MW Eat, also known as the Real Indian Food Group, is behind some of the UK’s most celebrated Indian restaurants! MW … Continued
Every year, La Liste releases its ranking of the world’s 1,000 best restaurants, a global scoreboard built from guidebooks, critic roundups and millions of online reviews processed through a rigorous scoring system. For 2025, seven Toronto restaurants made the cut, the same number as last year — but with some notable changes in the line-up … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A popular Thai restaurant on King St West has shut its doors less than a year after opening, but the team behind it is already promising a comeback in a new form. Same Same, the “Thai but different” spot at 303 King St W from Michelin-recognized chef Warakorn “Tempo” Suriyawong, quietly closed over the weekend, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you’ve ever listened to an Irish friend complain that Toronto has great food but nowhere to get a proper spice bag, just point them to Ossington Ave. The Golden Dragon is nestled on the Ossington strip, just west of Trinity Bellwoods Park, and is known for the tastiest Irish-Chinese comfort food. If you’re new … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s barbecue game just scored some serious international cred. The Underseasoned BBQ Show has released its list of the Top 50 BBQ Joints Outside the USA, spotlighting some of the tastiest smokehouses from across the globe. Three Canadian spots (including two from Toronto) ranked impressively high! Golden Horseshoe BBQ in Toronto (657 Dupont St.) landed … Continued
At first glance, the menu at Gloria keeps it humble. “French Toast,” it says. No adjectives. No clues. No warning. Then it arrives, and you realize this isn’t just French toast — it’s something else entirely. Sitting pretty in a pool of blueberry compote, Gloria’s version looks more like a slice of cake than breakfast. … Continued
Toronto doesn’t wait for an excuse to eat dumplings. But winter might be the best one we have. As the cold sets in, there’s something deeply comforting about a steaming bamboo basket, a crispy lace-skirted fold, or a soup dumpling that warms you from the inside out. Whether you’re craving classic Cantonese dim sum, northern-style … Continued
