Pickering-born chef Victoria Rinsma is about to put Canadian cuisine on the global stage. The young sous chef at Oakville’s Michelin-recognized Hexagon will represent Canada this October at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition Grand Finale in Milan, one of the world’s most prestigious showcases for emerging culinary talent. Rinsma’s path to Milan has been … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto snack watchers are keeping an eye out for what might be the city’s most epic chip collab yet. According to social posts, Pizzeria Badiali (181 Dovercourt) and Miss Vickie’s chips have teamed up for the Miss Vickie’s “Vodka Sauce Pizza” flavour! Official announcements and a national rollout haven’t been confirmed, but an Instagram reel … Continued
Toronto’s sandwich scene has seen a major upgrade this summer with the opening of several players that have earned a quick rise to fame with decadent sizes, cheese flown in from Europe and celebrity ownership. But the latest, a hole-in-the-wall in Kensington Market called Uncle Pete’s Bread Co., is a new contender on the streets, … Continued
Lauren Ash has made her mark across multiple corners of entertainment. She co-hosts the podcast True Crime and Cocktails, starred as Dina Fox on Superstore, and just released her debut album “Call Me When You Get This” on September 11. Up next, she’s stepping into the kitchen as host of Halloween Bakeshop, a spooky baking … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Queen West is home to a new burger joint that’s already generating a ton of buzz! Gaia Burger (671 Queen St W) opened its doors this past July and serves up delicious halal-friendly smash burgers with fusion-inspired toppings that set it apart from the typical fast-food lineup! The menu includes classic smash burgers starting at … Continued
What started as a hobby project for Andrew Golden and his sous chef mom has officially become a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Golden Horseshoe BBQ, a Texas-style barbecue eatery, is officially opening its doors this weekend. When Doris Golden brought home a pellet barbecue during the pandemic, Andrew — who wasn’t in school and didn’t have much … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians craving some serious heat are in for a treat. From Sept 23 to 24, Blue Moon and OpenTable are teaming up with acclaimed UK chef Vivek Singh to host Moon & Pepper, a special pop-up at Curryish Tavern that showcases the amazing flavours and styles of Indian cuisine. Singh is no stranger to pushing … Continued
Two longtime friends, former educators and proud residents of The Beaches have teamed up to open a café that not only serves up a piping cup of specialty coffee steps away from the lake, but that also provides a welcoming community, sense of belonging and empowerment to individuals living with disability. That’s because Judy’s … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto is home to more than 200 ethnic backgrounds, so it’s no surprise we’ve got some of the world’s most delicious, culture-blending bites! These culinary gems fuse traditional flavours from different cuisines, serving up the tastiest food fusion mashups. Here are three of the most creative fusion mash-up spots to check out in the city. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Fans of Toronto’s only two-star Michelin chef are in for a treat. During a Q&A following the premiere of chef Masaki Saito’s new documentary, Still Single, last Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival, it was revealed that Saito and his business partner, William Cheng, are planning to open a new high-end restaurant next summer … Continued
The weather is just starting to get cooler, and that means it’s apple season! Some apples love the colder air, and those varieties are often sweeter (like the popular Honeycrisp) — but some apples do well in warmer weather. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the apple orchards. Because trees get picked … Continued
Downtown Toronto has a new gathering place that pays homage to the timeless appeal of the classic bar and grill, complete with all your favourite comfort foods. Opening today (Sept. 9) in Toronto’s historic Dineen Building, The Frederick is the latest concept from LFG Growth Partners following its 2022 acquisition of The Chase, when the … Continued
