If your Instagram feed is currently a sun-drenched montage of your friends coastside, gelato in hand, breezy linens blowing in the winds — and you’re just trying to keep your shoulders from sticking to a TTC seat — allow us to introduce you to a slice of Sicily here in Toronto. Gelateria Dolce Mia, the … Continued
Chef Nuit Regular is putting down the pad Thai — at least for now — and picking up a plate of adobo. Along with her husband and longtime collaborator Jeff Regular, and his brother Joel, she’s opening Makilala, a full-on love letter to Filipino food and culture, set to open in August at 105 Church … Continued
From the team behind Lucia and Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, Sal’s Pasta & Chops is a new Italian-Canadian spot now open in Little Italy. It takes over the former home of Wolfie, which surprised diners when it shut down in May after less than a year. Michael Sangregorio and Fabio Bondi have happily swooped … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Canada’s most legendary deli institutions, Schwartz’s Deli, is making its way to Toronto for a rare visit. On July 30, Montreal’s iconic Schwartz’s Deli will be popping up in Toronto for one day only, courtesy of WeCook, a ready-to-eat meal delivery service known for its chef-curated dishes. The pop-up will be hosted at … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s biggest taco celebration, Taco Fest, returns to Fort York from Aug. 8-10. The annual event will have more than 250 varieties of tacos from more than 50 of the city’s top chefs and vendors, featuring both traditional Mexican flavours and innovative new (hot!) creations. Taco lovers can also vote for their fav tacos all … Continued
The team behind Paris Paris has finally opened the doors to one of Toronto’s most anticipated restaurant openings of 2025 — a debut Nelly Furtado hinted at over a year ago. Turns out, Taberna Lx was actually close to 15 years in the making for Kelly Amaral who has opened the modern Portuguese restaurant alongside … Continued
Swirled, sugared and ready for their close-up — cinnamon buns are the unofficial pastry of cottage season. Our resident tasting chefs Anthony Rose and Nuit Regular ate their way through the city’s best rolls, from Toronto’s trendiest trays to two Muskoka sweeties that buttered their way into the lineup. Breadhead “The top is beautiful, and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Jesse Eisenberg is visiting Toronto this week, and he and his family made a pit stop at one of Toronto’s tastiest contemporary Indian cuisine spots. The actor, who’s most known for starring as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in the 2010 film The Social Network, made a surprise visit to Curryish Tavern. “Thank you for dining … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Wellington Market’s swanky food hall at The Well opened just over a year ago, and now the final 20,000 sq. ft. of dining and experiential space has recently been unveiled! The market now spans 70,000 sq. ft., and with over 50 merchants to choose from, visitors can unwind after work, meet up with friends, and, … Continued
Nothing says summer in Toronto like chasing a little sugar rush. This season, the city’s full of new ways to cool off — from soft serve spun with Swiss chocolate to tea-infused gelatos and banana splits that look straight out of a vintage diner. Whether you’re in it for the nostalgia or just after the … Continued
King Street West is not scarce of Italian eateries, but that hasn’t stopped one with roots in Miami from setting up home on the block. But where others are grandeur and cater to the neighbourhood’s young professional demographic, Donna Fernanda introduces a family diner to the street. Family is front and centre at Donna … Continued
With nostalgia becoming a mainstay of Toronto’s nightlife scene, the city’s latest entry is Vinny, a vinyl-themed cocktail lounge and restaurant that opened this month at 480 King Street West, in the former space of Pink Sky. The new venue comes from INK Entertainment, the hospitality group behind spots like Akira Back, Amal and Sofia, … Continued
