A free restaurant dinner that puts kids at the centre of the experience is returning to Toronto this fall. On September 1, The Kids Table will bring 33 children together at one very long table at Liliana restaurant on Queen West for a meal prepared by chef Marvin Palomo. The dinner is being organized by … Continued
One of the culinary masterminds behind LSL is back with his own spot, serving up the French cuisine that’s made him famous. Chef Didier Leroy’s new spot, the French Kitchen, brings tried-and-true recipes and exquisite culinary culture from his native country. Chef Leroy left LSL, the nine-seat restaurant he shared with chefs Masaki Saito and … Continued
Everyone has a convenience store snack they’ll defend to the end. This Thursday, those loyalties head to a downtown park, where Torontonians will gather to crown the city’s ultimate budget snack champion. Hosted by @StreetCents, the event challenges participants to build the best convenience store snack combo they can for $5 or less. View … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Dirty lattes are all over social media lately, and you can now try one in Toronto’s east end. A.M. Coffee Laboratory in Scarborough announced its new ‘Signature -86°C Dirty Latte’ earlier this month, and customers apparently have just seconds to taste it at its best! According to Barista Magazine, a dirty latte typically starts with … Continued
Summer in Toronto means long lines at our favourite local ice cream shops — but the flavours on this list are definitely not your average childhood classics. From West End newcomers to award-winning gelato masters, Toronto makers are taking things to a whole new level with unexpected ingredients like sourdough, brie cheeseToronto ice cream shops … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
PG Clucks has long been considered one of Toronto’s best spots to get your chicken fix, and now, after a decade, it’s turning off its fryers for good. The restaurant announced yesterday that its tiny College Street counter closed immediately, while the larger Queen St W location will keep frying until July 25. View … Continued
If you want to get your hands on one of the best sandwiches in Ontario, you usually only have to drive about 45 minutes up to Bolton. That is where La Focaccia built its massive cult following, regularly drawing huge crowds and selling out of daily-baked sourdough focaccia by the early afternoon. But if you … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s long-running oyster-shucking championship is less than two weeks away, and this year’s competitors are facing a major first. The Shuck Stop: Ontario Oyster Shucking Championship returns to The Block on King St. W. on July 19, and for the first time in the competition’s 38-year history, Ontario’s top shuckers will have to tackle both … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A burger battle could soon be brewing just north of Yonge and Bloor. McDonald’s is moving into a heritage storefront at 826 Yonge St, opposite the Toronto Reference Library, while Shake Shack is set to open just a short walk south on Yonge. The new McDonald’s site was previously home to a Pizza Pizza and … Continued
Start planning your pink outfits, Toronto. The ultimate Barbiecore dining and entertainment experience is making its Canadian debut in the city this summer, and it’s a total throwback dream. Following massive, sold-out runs across the U.S. and Australia, the Malibu Barbie Cafe is landing at 70 The Esplanade on August 13. Brought to life by … Continued
Toronto’s omakase scene has officially moved beyond sushi and sashimi, with one local chef now giving the tasting-menu treatment to something a little less expected: dry-aged beef. Chef Joe Friday, the man behind Friday Burger Company, has launched a hidden Burger Omakase experience that is the first of its kind in Toronto. Instead of ordering … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Union Station serves hundreds of thousands of commuters each day, so no surprise it’s one of the best spots to grab a quick breakfast on the go. But the lunch and dinner options are just as tempting, with everything from crispy Chinese-style burgers and bowls of tonkotsu ramen to fried chicken sandwiches and spicy Jamaican … Continued
