What happens when a national oyster shucking champion and the sous-chef from a Michelin-star restaurant team up to open a brand-new seafood and oyster restaurant? Summerhill diners can find out this August when Seahorse opens its doors on Yonge Street. Eamon Clark — son to Toronto oyster king Rodney Clark of Rodney’s Oyster House fame … Continued
From cozy bistros in the Annex to modern tasting menus on King West, restaurants might be using more than just great ingredients to reel Toronto diners in. According to personal finance expert Fred Harrington, many restaurants have turned menu design into a subtle but powerful game of psychological persuasion with the goal is to get … Continued
Everyone loves ice cream, especially in the summer, when the shops that spent winter in hibernation swing open their doors and the heat is overwhelming. But the ice cream flavours on this list isn’t your basic scoop of cookies and cream (not that there’s anything wrong with that — we all love a classic). Some … Continued
After an exciting launch in 2024 with locations at Yonge & Dundas, Union Station and Yorkdale, Shake Shack is officially in expansion mode and Toronto is at the centre of it. According to Retail Insider, the cult-favourite American burger brand is adding six more locations across the GTA in the next year, including new outposts … Continued
These eateries are definitely worth the drive. From breathtaking views of nature to menus crafted by celebrity chefs, four hot spots across cottage country are a must-try for those looking to combine food and adventure. MUSKOKA Carefully curated meat and seafood populate the land- and water-based menu at Crossroads, an upscale Rousseau restaurant. Located right … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s oyster scene has something for every shellfish lover, everything from cozy bars serving premium dollar-a-piece Malpeques to French-style brasseries offering half-price platters. Here are eight spots across the city where you can indulge in the freshest shucks in town without breaking the bank. Pearl Diver View this post on Instagram A post … Continued
One of the most beloved cuisines in the world, Chinese food is well represented in Toronto — with nearly 500 restaurants across the city. So we asked some of Toronto’s top chefs where they go for the best. From dim sum to late-night noodles, here are their top 9 Chinese restaurant picks — straight from … Continued
There’s a new elegant restaurant – and a secret cocktail lounge – coming to St. Lawrence this summer. Brothers Graham and Dan Hnatiw are opening Eloise — an elegant new restaurant — and Bar Cart, the hidden cocktail lounge tucked just behind it, in phases: Bar Cart opens July 30, while Eloise follows the week … Continued
If you’re one of those people who believes summer weekends are made for sun, beer and burgers, then you might want to gas up the car. On Sunday, August 10, Hale Muskoka in Gravenhurst is hosting its first-ever Smash & Sear: Best in Burger Competition, and it’s shaping up to be the tastiest thing to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
This summer, Toronto is packed with food festivals that will tempt your taste buds from the very first bite, whether you’re craving Caribbean street food or Asian night market snacks! Here are 22 must-visit food festivals to mark on your calendar this August. July 31-Aug 4: Toronto Caribana View this post on Instagram … Continued
On August 8, celebrated Canadian chef Laurent Dagenais is bringing European flair to Toronto in the form of a one-day pop-up. Inspired by the iconic European “wine windows,” chef Laurent’s La Petite Fenêtre Boursin invites guests to enjoy a spontaneous moment of indulgence and connection, showcasing the bold flavours of Boursin cheese through chef-curated charcuterie boards. “I … Continued
Crudo Pizza & Panuozzo, the west-end favourite known for introducing Toronto to the Italian panuozzo, is temporarily closed following what the restaurant calls “an unfortunate event” over the weekend. In an Instagram post shared earlier today, the Crudo team wrote: “Hello Crudo Family, unfortunately due to an unfortunate event that happened over the weekend we … Continued
