Vivoli, the long-standing Italian restaurant on College Street, has officially closed after more than two decades in business. The closure was announced quietly on July 2 through a post on the restaurant’s Instagram account. “The end is here…With sad hearts, after two decades of business, Vivoli will be closing their doors. Last day of service … Continued
Few things are more tragic than your dog’s face when you leave them behind to nosh on burgers and spritzes. Especially in the summer, when all you want is to park yourself on a patio. Thankfully, Toronto has plenty of spots where your pup is just as welcome as you are, and in some cases, … Continued
Somehow, these seven Summerlicious menus are only $55, but they’re serving like it’s a hundred-plus. We’re talking steak tartare starters, crispy duck confit with roasted potatoes and seafood risotto stacked with lobster, prawns and calamari From cozy bistros to buzzed about downtown spots, these seven restaurants are seriously overdelivering — and yes, you should book … Continued
When it comes to breakfast sandwiches in Toronto, there’s one name that inevitably tops the conversation: Gold Standard. We all know it, we all love it — and for good reason. It’s the blueprint for what a perfect morning bite should be. But Toronto’s breakfast sandwich scene goes far deeper than this Dundas West staple. … Continued
Ever walked past 7 Byng Ave in North York and done a double-take at the giant sculpture in front of the restaurant? Nope, that’s not your eyes playing tricks on you; it’s a giant headless duck sculpture, plopped right outside Xihe Yayuan, the new takeout-only Peking duck spot and as you can imagine, it’s been … Continued
Yes, that really was Matty Matheson you saw on Instagram, covered in BBQ sauce and throwing up a heart with his hands. The chef, actor and all-around culinary giant is showing up in person at Costco in Etobicoke on July 16 from 4 to 6 p.m., and he’s inviting fans to come hang out, say … Continued
Toronto’s dim sum lovers are about to get a taste of the city’s past — reimagined. After quietly closing in February 2023, Lai Wah Heen, once called “the best dim sum in Toronto, maybe the best in North America” by The New York Times, is finally reopening its doors. Located on the second floor of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s dining scene is about to get a hot lineup of new restaurants that actually have us excited to make a reservation. We’re talking moody trattorias, Latin cocktail lounges, sky-high sushi bars and one very hyped-up steak sandwich. Here are 10 of the most anticipated openings in Toronto, and one just an hour away that’s … Continued
If your weekday lunch routine feels like a depressing rotation of wilted salads and leftovers, Stackt Market is trying to change that — at least on Wednesdays. Starting July 2, the shipping-container market at Bathurst and Front is launching Lunch & Local, a new 12-week summer series that promises $15 meals, new food vendors and … Continued
Strawberries are a summer staple in Toronto and just like the season itself, they’ll be gone before you know it. In Ontario, peak strawberry season begins in late June and usually runs through mid-July, with a few farms stretching into August if we’re lucky. But the real magic is happening now. Toronto’s chefs, bakers and … Continued
With the arrival of GRETA Bar on King Street, and Lulu Bar and Bridgette Bar at The Well last year, it’s clear that popular Calgary restaurants are eager to make Toronto their home — and they’re finding success when they do. Next to make the move across province is Central Restaurant, an intimate happy hour … Continued
Toronto, it’s officially ice cream season and one local shop just got international recognition for doing it right. Ed’s Real Scoop has been named to Taste Atlas’s list of the 100 most iconic ice cream flavours in the world. The flavour that earned them the nod? Burnt Marshmallow. It’s exactly what it sounds like—smoky, sweet, … Continued
