By Nisean Lorde
Tonight, the full moon will light up the sky in honour of the Mid-Autumn Festival! This harvest festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is all about celebrating abundance, family and tradition. Across Toronto, eateries are unveiling their most delicious takes on the mooncake, from classic versions to Dubai Chocolate-inspired riffs. If … Continued
When you walk into Daisy May’s, the new all-day eatery at 968 Bathurst Street in the Annex, it feels less like a restaurant and more like a storybook of family heirlooms and neighbourhood memories. The wood countertop at the bar, once a beloved family tree. The church pews lining the wall once patiently waiting in … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Forget stars! The world’s best chefs are being measured in knives now. The Best Chef Awards dropped its 2025 list in Milan on Thursday, honouring nearly 800 chefs across 69 countries with one, two, or three blades depending on their culinary clout — and six Toronto chefs made the cut. Copenhagen’s Rasmus Munk (Alchemist) retains … Continued
Summerhill has a brand-new addition, and it’s not your usual neighbourhood haunt. Seahorse, from veteran restaurateur Simon Bower (Mercer Street Grill, among others), combines polished hospitality with a youthful energy. His partners include Richard Renaud (Speducci Mercatto, Piano Piano) and Eamon Clark, son of Rodney from the city’s legendary Rodney’s Oyster House. In the kitchen, … Continued
On October 26, The Columbus Centre is hosting an Italian festival rooted in charity: The fifth annual Sagra di Toronto will bring a day of food and merriment to North York, all in the name of kindness. Sagra di Toronto is a collaboration between San Pellegrino, Butcher Shoppe, Bondi Produce and Stella Artois to create … Continued
Want to shop and eat like a celebrity? From stars who call Toronto home to A-listers who visit the city (or trust only our top creatives to help them dress their best), these celebs each have their own go-to places. Take your cues from these household names and live your own VIP life, right at … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Starbucks recently closed 13 locations in Toronto as part of a larger restructuring process, affecting neighbourhoods like Yorkville, West Queen West, Fort York, Danforth East, Liberty Village and the Entertainment District. The closures have left many looking for local alternatives for a cup of joe. Here are six new cafés worth visiting for your next … Continued
Toronto’s West Queen West will soon get louder, livelier and a lot more retro. Cassette, a new restaurant and performance venue, opens October 25 at 1214 Queen Street W., taking over the former Melody Bar space inside the iconic Gladstone House. The space is designed to feel intimate and stylish, blending nods to classic diners … Continued
Toronto just wrapped Michelin season, but there’s no rest for the hungry. Air Canada has dropped its annual Best New Restaurants list, spotlighting 31 finalists shaping the way Canadians eat right now. This year’s long list is stacked with fresh talent from coast to coast — and Toronto secured five spots out of 31. It’s … Continued
Punch is the city’s latest restaurant opening, bringing glossy London vibes and Indian flavours to Le Germain Hôtel Toronto Mercer. The name nods to the Hindi word pañch (meaning five, pronounced “punch”) and to punch, the world’s first cocktail – a mix of spirit, sugar, lemon, water and spiced tea that traveled from India to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Indie Alehouse says its iconic brewpub in the Junction will pour its last pint this month. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the team said the decision to close follows an inability to reach a new lease term. “Sad news to share – the Indie Alehouse Brewpub at 2876 Dundas st West will be closing … Continued
A new Italian restaurant has given Toronto’s busy and busting downtown professionals a new go-to lunch spot. Opened in September in place of The Lost Land at 146 Yonge Street, Bar Filo is serving up a $35 prix fixe lunch menu. “Yonge Street is a very busy street with a huge population, but people rush … Continued
