After the holiday excesses, Canadians are kicking off the year with their best “New Year, New Me” intentions. This means a whole lot of gym sessions, mocktails and healthy decision making including whether or not to partake in Dry January. For the second year, Uber Canada is giving Torontonians a behind-the-scenes look at how cities … Continued
For a decade, Fat Pasha has been a staple in Toronto, praised as one of the top places to find Middle Eastern cuisine. The Dupont Street restaurant’s menu — offering both traditional Ashkenazi and Sephardic flavours — speaks volumes to why customers return, but it’s chef and owner Anthony Rose’s dedication to Toronto, and the … Continued
Toronto’s Little Italy is one of those neighbourhoods you just can’t help but fall in love with. With its cozy cafés, classic Italian restaurants and just the right mix of trendy spots, it’s a place where you’ll want to spend all day hopping from one delicious spot to the next. Whether you’re craving espresso or … Continued
“Daddy, this is really, really nice,” a five-year-old Talia Rana gushed to her father several decades ago, while touring the construction site of what would soon be one of Toronto’s best family-run Italian restaurants in Leslieville. Gio Rana’s Really Really Nice Restaurant — affectionately nicknamed The Nose by locals, thanks to a large nasal sculpture … Continued
If lobster is your love language, Toronto’s got the perfect spots to indulge. Whether you’re into buttery rolls, rich bisques or a full-on seafood feast, the city’s got you covered with spots that’ll make your lobster dreams come true. From classic East Coast joints to bold new takes on the crustacean, here’s where to satisfy … Continued
Blanco Cantina, the popular Mexican restaurant and bar from Western Canada, has arrived in Ontario. The new location in the Annex marks Blanco’s first Toronto outpost, and if its success on the West Coast is anything to go by, this spot is sure to become a local favourite. Located at the corner of Bloor Street … Continued
The Ossington-Dundas corner, long a hub of Toronto’s dining and drinking scene, has welcomed Kensei Bar, a 90s-inspired Korean and Japanese vinyl bar which took over the space once occupied by Bouffe by Adjey. Kensei spins jazz vinyl six days a week and features housemade feature cocktails inspired by the genres of jazz, including ragtime, … Continued
Kensington Market stands out in Toronto’s patchwork of neighbourhoods. It’s an exciting blend of quirky shops, cool restaurants and cozy homes, all packed into one vibrant, chaotic space. With its fusion of cultures and creativity, it’s the kind of place where you can wander, get lost and stumble upon something unforgettable (and delicious). It’s tough … Continued
Toronto’s brunch scene just took a hit. Saving Grace, the Dundas West spot that defined casual cool, is calling it quits after 25 years. Owner Monica Miller broke the news on Instagram. “I am overjoyed to be closing, please don’t be sad,” she captioned the photo. “Thank you to everyone who ever visited us over the … Continued
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to step into the world of a Wong Kar-Wai film, you can now find out. All you have to do is head upstairs to Ayla, a new restaurant above Patois on Dundas West. The restaurant is the result of a shared vision between chefs Danvee Kwok and Kevin … Continued
Chef David Schwartz has created something unique: a steakhouse-deli hybrid inspired by his mother’s Shabbat table, with a perfect balance of warmth, theatre and fine cuisine. Linny’s, isn’t just a restaurant. It’s dinner and a show — a space to gather with friends and for many Torontonians to be introduced to the most wonderful elements … Continued
