Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve … your feed was full of it. But while the crowds are thinning in Portugal, here in Toronto, things are just heating up. Over the past year, Portuguese restaurants, bakeries and snack bars have opened across the city — and they’re not just for people craving custard tarts (though yes, there … Continued
Turkish breakfast has long been celebrated as a must-try experience, whether at restaurants in Turkey or at culinary outposts in Toronto and beyond. Now, it’s being considered for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, highlighting kahvaltı — literally “before coffee” — as a cultural and culinary cornerstone. “In Türkiye, breakfast is like a daily celebration,” says … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto is getting a Filipino holiday pop-up that’s all about comfort food, community and solidarity with farmers back home in the Philippines. On Dec 14, “Seeds of Solidarity: A Filipino Holiday Pop-up in honour of Filipino Farmers”, hosted by Pinay Collection and Kanto, will take over Food Hall TO in North York. At the heart … Continued
Toronto is showing the rest of Canada how it’s done when it comes to great food! OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2025 features 27 Toronto spots, from heavy-hitters like Alo Restaurant and Bar Isabel to exciting newcomers like The Lunch Lady, which opened its doors this summer. With 44 Ontario restaurants making the … Continued
Toronto, get ready to line up! Streets of Toronto just hit a huge milestone: 600,000 followers on Instagram. And to celebrate, we’re giving back in the tastiest way possible — 300 free ShackBurgers at each of two Shake Shack locations. Shake Shack, a Toronto favourite thanks to its Canadian-sourced ingredients and iconic Shack experience, was … Continued
King West usually isn’t associated with holiday cheer. On any given weekend, the neighbourhood is a blur of espresso martinis, sparkly tops and people loudly debating whether to order fries “for the table.” But this year, something unusual is happening: King Street is going full Christmas mode. Toronto has been slowly warming up to holiday … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If eating your way around the land of fire and ice isn’t in the cards this year, Toronto’s about to get the next best thing. Taste of Iceland 2025 returns to the city from Thursday, Nov 20 to Saturday, Nov 22, turning a handful of downtown venues into a mini-Icelandic getaway packed with food, music, … Continued
Top Chef Canada returns for another season, and longtime resident judge Janet Zuccarini is back at the table. From building her restaurant group into a Toronto-to-L.A. empire to spotting creations that make her want to lick the plate, Janet shares what keeps her fired up — on- screen and off. What still surprises you about … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Elm Street Italian Deli has officially landed on Toronto’s east side. Deli lovers can now enjoy the restaurant’s stacked Italian sandwiches on Queen St E., in the former Tom & Sawyer space in Leslieville. It’s the latest project from Lawrence La Pianta, the chef and owner behind Cherry St. Bar-B-Que, the Port Lands smokehouse that’s … Continued
Pizza is loved by everyone, and while new takes on the classic pie — looking at you, Beast Pizza — pop up all the time, most changes stick to toppings and crust thickness. Lately, though, Toronto pizza is going rogue. From croissant-style za to a rolling pizza party bus, there’s a fresh way to enjoy … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s Distillery Winter Village is back for another season of twinkly lights, mulled-wine strolls and giant gingerbread houses filled with unique holiday vendors! But this year, the city’s most famous Christmas market is leaning even harder into its foodie reputation with the debut of Chef’s Lane: an elevated new dining strip where four of Canada’s … Continued
Nestled in the hustle and bustle of Little Italy, Café Belém has quickly become a local favourite for Portuguese sweets and espresso drinks. And now, just a year and a half in, the bakery is growing again, opening a bright, spacious second spot in the St. Clair West Village. Along with more room for baking … Continued
