Earmuffs, Torontonians! The pottiest of potty-mouthed chefs, Gordon Ramsay, has hinted he’s considering a restaurant in Toronto. The 44-year-old says he’d like to open up shop here, but only if he finds success first in Montreal. Ramsay recently bought a stake in Laurier BBQ, a Montreal fixture since 1936 that’s known for its barbecued chicken.
Sure, lots of Toronto restaurants are promoting their “locally-sourced” foods these days, but how many can actually claim to be a certified “eco-friendly” restaurant? Just one. Parkdale’s Cowbell. Cowbell was named Toronto’s first green restaurant after a comprehensive evaluation by LEAF, a third-party organization that certifies restaurants based on their environmental impact.
Sure, lots of Toronto restaurants are promoting their “locally-sourced” foods these days, but how many can actually claim to be a certified “eco-friendly” restaurant? Just one. Parkdale’s Cowbell. Cowbell was named Toronto’s first green restaurant after a comprehensive evaluation by LEAF, a third-party organization that certifies restaurants based on their environmental impact.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay helped raise more than $1.1 million in the fight against breast and ovarian cancer on Saturday at the inaugural Chef’s Challenge: The Ultimate Battle for a Cure.
An ambitious and incredibly creative wild game menu was recently presented to a small group of friends at the home of one of Canada’s greatest chefs, David Lee. The meal was composed of game shot by two of the lunch attendees, and presented with seasonal elements.
Tom Brodi wants his patrons to have the inside scoop on how their meals are crafted. Brodi, former chef de cuisine at the Canoe Restaurant, has created a customer-friendly design for his newest eatery, Toca, set to open in January 2011 on the first floor of Toronto’s new Ritz-Carlton.
The Ossington Avenue ban on new restaurants and bars could have prompted William Tavares to take his trade elsewhere in a huff, but the restaurateur has hung around long enough to outlast the ban, open up one resto, and now he has plans for a second.
We tested two of Toronto’s favourite soups — Rodney’s clam chowder and Yen Ching’s hot and sour — and analyzed each bowl’s caloric, sodium, and fat content. What our lab discovered just might surprise you.
The Ballroom Bowl, a 10-lane bowling alley with a 300-seat sports bar and restaurant, is set to open next month at the corner of John and Richmond streets in the old Montana’s space. Chef Tawfik Shehata, formerly of Vertical restaurant, has been hired as the executive chef and he says the menu will be all about having fun.
Brownes Bistro is opening a second location and bringing something new to the table. The owners — also known as the Jacob brothers — of the sophisticated French bistro are taking over the former Terroni location, near Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue.
I have a pile of Canadian Tire money sitting at home. Is there anywhere else in Toronto I can cash it?
BUSTING THE BANK for the holidays means less cash for dining, but that doesn’t have to mean a substantial drop in quality. Herewith, five of the top cheap thrills in town.
