By Nisean Lorde
Frankie Solarik is the visionary behind Toronto cocktail hot spots BarChef, Prequel & Co. Apothecary, and COMPTON AVE., and he’s now crossed the border! Last Wednesday, Solarik opened the doors to BarChef New York, bringing his signature artistry and immersive cocktail philosophy to Midtown Manhattan. View this post on Instagram A post shared … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
This summer, Toronto will be a foodie’s paradise. July in particular will be filled with multicultural street festivals and themed night markets, allowing you to sample everything from shawarma under the stars and Nashville-style fried chicken to the most delicious, handcrafted cheesecakes! Here’s a roundup of some of the tastiest food events to look forward … Continued
BEAR Steak Sandwiches, the super popular shop that grew out of backyard cookouts in Little Italy is expanding. On July 14, co-founders Aki Erenberg and Ricardo Barrientos will open their second location at The Well’s Wellington Market, giving Toronto another chance to experience what has become one of the city’s most talked-about sandwiches. If you’ve … Continued
It’s barbecue season, but for those of us without our own grills, a new spot in The Junction is the answer for when the hot dog cravings hit. Taking over the former Raw Chemist Juice Bar on Dundas St. W., Tino’s officially opened in early May, offering a selection of fully-loaded gourmet hotdogs, snacks and … Continued
Before becoming The Bear’s affable restaurant mechanic, Neil Fak, celeb chef, Matthy Matheson had already made waves in the culinary world with various ventures. He starred in Vice’s Munchies and It’s Suppertime, and hosted popular YouTube shows like Cookin’ Somethin’ w/ Matty Matheson and Stupid F***ing Cooking Show. Besides that, he’s authored cookbooks, owns a … Continued
Toronto is now home to some of the best chocolate on the planet. Mellis Chocolate, a boutique chocolatier located on Yonge Street in North York, has just been named one of the “Top 20 Chocolate Brands in the World” by global food guide, TasteAtlas. Founded by Erwin Chen and Séverine Moreau, Mellis has been quietly … Continued
Stepping into 1147 Ristorante, located at 1147 Davenport Road, feels like walking into the pages of Architectural Digest. Opened on June 19, this refined Italian restaurant offers a truly unique dining experience, featuring an interior designed by Archi Designo. The space is defined by its curved walls, modern sculptures, and a palette inspired by nature … Continued
If Toronto cool lives anywhere, it’s Ossington in the summer. This stretch gets even busier when the weather warms up, and the steady stream of new restaurants only adds to the buzz. Here are six recent openings everyone’s talking about. Linny’s View this post on Instagram A post shared by Linny’s (@linnysrestaurant) Framed … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s most delicious culinary celebration of local flavours returns this summer! From July 4 to July 20, more than 220 local restaurants will participate in Summerlicious 2025, so foodies can enjoy three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at a range of reasonable price points. If anything, it provides the best excuse to reconnect with … Continued
Behind a glass display case, croissants that look too pretty to eat invite customers to experience the best of French and Asian pastry. If you’re lucky to grab one before the “SOLD OUT” sign balances against its flaky side, the pistachio croissant from Cros Croissanterie, generously topped with crushed toasted nuts and filled with a … Continued
José Hadad, founder of Mad Mexican Restaurant and handmade salsas, started his business in 2005 with only $120, making guacamole out of his one bedroom apartment. He’d moved to Canada from Mexico only four years previous to pursue his love of cooking and attend culinary school at George Brown College, after which he began working under … Continued
On June 22, Schmaltz Appetizing — the pint-sized deli-slash-bagel shop from Toronto’s very own Anthony Rose — is hosting a one-night-only face-off between two cured meat legends: Dunn’s Famous Smoked Meat from Montreal, and Rose & Sons’ house pastrami. The rules are simple: Two sandwiches enter. You eat both (or don’t). You judge (or don’t) … Continued
