On any given weekend in Toronto, chef Gianluca Ruggieri can be found hand-shaving Parmigiano over plates of truffle-sausage pasta — serving strangers who quickly become friends. When he left Rome in 2019, his plan was just six months in Toronto. Six years later, he’s an in-demand private chef, the driving force behind a popular supper … Continued
Listen up, burger: you might need to watch your buns. According to the 2025 Hot 10 Restaurant Trends report, chicken sandwiches are ruling the roost, with a 26 per cent increase in orders since 2020. The rise in popularity might be due to the fact that chicken sandwiches are a cheaper alternative to beef. And … Continued
The stunning town of Elora is known for many things, including being a fantastic day trip from Toronto —just 90 minutes away — and offering a picture-perfect setting with stunning 19th-century limestone architecture, waterfalls and scenic parks. Now, a culinary superstar with experience living and working in cities around the globe is opening what promises … Continued
Located on College Street between Bathurst and Ossington, Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood was once the centre of the city’s Italian-Canadian community. From the early 1900s through the 1970s an influx of Italian immigrants arrived in the city, bringing with them their culture, food and traditions. By the 1950s, nearly 40 per cent of Toronto’s Italian … Continued
Toronto’s Financial District is about to welcome a delicious new dining destination thanks to Convivium, a three-storey restaurant, cocktail bar and event space opening soon at 83 Yonge Street. Housed inside a landmark 1857 heritage building, this Euro-inspired spot plans to serve seasonally driven food, pour old-world wines and host everything from art shows to … Continued
Many sports bars across Toronto will be streaming the Blue Jays this season, but few are as elevated as the new sports theatre inside Hotel X. The Playbook Commons has just checked in to the ground floor, bringing steak house classics and American-Italian comfort food to the luxury, lakeside hotel. The new venue comes from … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
After less than a year, a beloved Toronto restaurant-bar in Little Italy — wedged between the Chin Radio Building and the Royal Theatre —closed its doors on Saturday. Wolfie (614 College St.) shifted nightly from a buzzing dinner spot to a lively lounge, with DJs spinning vinyl late into the night. Known as a late-night … Continued
Trini doubles have officially gone Toronto-local. Thanks to the city’s vibrant Trinidadian community — nearly 40,000 strong — these messy, spicy, wildly satisfying snacks have carved out a serious spot in the city. Soft, fried bara. Curried chickpeas. Tangy chutneys. Doubles are messy, spicy and impossible to stop eating. Here’s where to find the best … Continued
After nearly a decade at one of Toronto’s most celebrated Italian restaurants, chef Justin Friedlich is striking out on his own — and he’s doing it in style. The former chef de cuisine at Buca Yorkville is opening Shay, a new Italian-inspired restaurant and wine bar in Rosedale, named after his daughter. Shay is set … Continued
The space beside the Ritz-Carlton, the former home of The Shore Club, is getting a new life thanks to Glowbal Group, the team behind the iconic Financial District restaurant Black + Blue. Riley’s Fish & Steak, a Michelin-recommended restaurant Glowbal already owns and operates in Vancouver, is coming to Toronto, slated to open its doors … Continued
At just 13 years old, Giuliana Petta is doing what most seasoned pastry chefs dream of: running a dessert business whose recipes appear on the menu of a downtown restaurant — one that’s already grabbed attention for redefining what steak house dining can look like. If you’ve tried the banana pudding or chocolate mousse at … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians with a hankering for restaurant-style meals but don’t want to deal with the hassle of making reservations (or even long meal prep times at home) are in luck. CookUnity recently announced the Canadian launch of its 100% chef-led premium meal delivery service! Instead of relying on central kitchens or standardized recipes, the service offers … Continued
