By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s all-you-can-eat (AYCE) scene is having a moment this week. In Yorkville, a chic omakase joint is offering unlimited sushi, ramen and live DJs. Across town, a retro-looking slider bar is launching an all-day Wednesday deal built around endless hot dogs and golden tots! Put on your bib, loosen your pants and check out these … Continued
Forget Kendrick, forget Drake — Toronto’s real beef is on the plate. The city’s meat scene is exploding, with new steak houses, butcher-driven concepts and flame-grilled hot spots popping up left and right. Rising meat costs haven’t slowed things down; diners are still craving indulgent, protein-packed meals and restaurants know they’ll pay for quality cuts … Continued
Leslieville favourite Pasaj is temporarily closed after a fire broke out in the restaurant’s kitchen early in the morning on October 13. Owners Dee and John Ulgen, the husband-and-wife team behind Simit & Chai, shared the news on Instagram, saying the 1 a.m. fire “destroyed our kitchen” and forced them to shut down until further … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians are falling hard for the Irish spice bag. If you’ve been to Ireland, or maybe hung out with Irish friends long enough, you’ve likely heard about this late-night, Chinese-Irish takeaway classic! Think crispy, deep-fried chicken strips (sometimes breaded) and fries tossed with peppers, onions, and salt-and-chilli seasoning, often with a side of curry or … Continued
By Ron Johnson
As Toronto’s temperatures drop and the first hints of the chilly season hit the air, the Blue Jays are set to crank up the heat on the base paths this weekend. With the American League Championship Series starting this Sunday, fans can still soak in the excitement outdoors, thanks to a lineup of heated patios … Continued
Though chef Adam Ryan has turned to southwestern and Mexican flavours for his latest restaurant, Alebrije, he remains focused on using seasonal Canadian ingredients — the same approach he showcases in the Mediterranean tasting menu at his Danforth restaurant Azura. Located in Harbord Village, Alebrije’s focus is inspired by Ryan’s own passion and nostalgia for … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
It’s that time of year when we start hearing kitschy Christmas songs in stores (and it’s not even Halloween yet). Consider it your reminder to start locking in holiday plans! First to add to your list is Miracle Toronto. The city’s OG Christmas pop-up Miracle Bar is expanding this year, and will offer two deck-the-halls … Continued
For this Thanksgiving, chefs Anthony Rose and Nuit Regular went all in on pumpkin — but ditched the pie. From lush custards to spiced cakes, they taste-tested their way through the city’s sweetest contenders and crowned one gourd-geous winner. Nuit’s Winner: Pumpkin Candied Pecan Caramel Cheesecake, The Rolling Pin Nuit raved about The Rolling Pin’s … Continued
The lineup at Christie and Dupont starts forming around 11 a.m. and by noon stretches nearly three-quarters of a block. By 2 p.m., the line is much shorter — just eight or ten people, ending at the door of the former bank building that’s been lovingly restored by the young owners of Golden Horseshoe BBQ. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Halloween is just a few weeks away, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a plate of food and a hauntingly delicious cocktail (or two) in hand. This October, the city’s spookiest pop-ups and parties will double as destination dining and drinking experiences. Expect everything from movie-inspired cocktail lists (poured under neon cobwebs, … Continued
If there’s one thing acclaimed chef Akira Back knows, it’s the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian foods, called Nikkei cuisine. And he’s bringing his expertise to Toronto, opening a restaurant with other global outposts inside the W Hotel. The world-renowned, Michelin-starred chef is bringing his TONO concept to Toronto this fall, perched atop the city … Continued
The baked potato has been a popular staple for centuries, from street carts in Victorian London to the jacket potatoes that still steal the show in UK pubs. In North America, it earned a spot alongside steaks before a brief fast-food stint in the 1980s. But now, Toronto’s Spotato is giving the humble potato its … Continued
