Since opening last summer, Spaghetti Western has quietly built a loyal following in the Upper Beaches. Located on Kingston Road, the shop is run by Dimitri and Laura Petropoulos alongside their longtime friend Costa Patiniotis. Although the restaurant isn’t new, it has been attracting a fresh wave of attention online in recent weeks. Much of … Continued
Toronto’s annual culinary celebration returns July 3 to 19, 2026, with more than 240 restaurants serving special three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus across the city. For diners looking to get the most out of Summerlicious, knowing where to book can make all the difference. We compared this year’s menus against regular menu prices … Continued
We’ve got no spare time for boring BBQ. Between the World Cup matches and the summer heat, we’re taking Dad’s favourite feast on a trip around the world. Chefs Anthony Rose and Nuit Regular sampled ribs from Wuxi spareribs to Argentine asado. Consider this your official guide to global grilling. Chef Anthony’s winner El Inka, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Patio season is officially here, and while Toronto has tons of amazing spots where you can grab a bite and enjoy a beer or two, the city’s biggest transit hub is turning into a foodie’s paradise over the next few weeks! Union Summer is back for the season, transforming the plaza outside Union Station into … Continued
If one thing is certain, Rosa Marinuzzi loves to cook and loves her family. Those passions led her to serve up southern Italian favourites alongside her son Vito at 7 Numbers. “Mama Rosa,” as she’s lovingly called by many, brought her traditional recipes from a farm in Modugno, Italy to Eglinton Avenue in 2001, and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
It’s a given that Toronto has one of the best food scenes in the world, and a new 2026 World Cup host-city ranking just gave the city another reason to brag: Toronto’s peameal bacon sandwich ranked as the sixth most unique must-try dish among all 16 host cities! The guide ranked signature dishes from each … Continued
With the city in full sports hysteria mode, a familiar player is re-joining the bar scene. Maria’s Sports Bar is officially open again in Brockton Village, serving up good vibes and good brews from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. New owner Adrian Montesdeoca is also the mastermind behind Bambu and Milou, and he envisioned … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A popular Jewish deli and brunch spot in Montréal’s Saint-Henri neighbourhood has found itself at the centre of a language debate after Quebec’s language watchdog took issue with the word “nosh” displayed in the restaurant’s window. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arthurs (@arthursmtl) The dispute is unfolding at Arthurs … Continued
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Forget the Blizzards. Forget the mix-ins. Forget the upside-down cup trick. If you want the perfect bite of ice cream in Toronto, it doesn’t come from some corporate test kitchen. It comes from a tiny stand that’s been doing things the same way since 1958. Here’s how you do it Order three things from Tom’s … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Toronto’s most recognizable supper club names has closed its doors once again, following a short-lived revival at Yonge and St. Clair in 2023. Ultra Supper Club, the midtown dining and nightlife destination revived by restaurateur Charles Khabouth, permanently closed as of last Saturday, June 6. “To our neighbourhood and every guest who has … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The FIFA World Cup kicks off this Friday in Toronto, and with about 300,000 tourists expected to descend upon the city throughout the tournament, restaurants could be much more crowded than usual! To discourage no-shows, some restaurants and bars are adding a bit of fine print to their match-day reservations: diners can expect everything from minimum … Continued
There is a specific art to a good all-day neighbourhood spot, and Queen West just landed one. Opened a few months ago, Sovily Pizza Bar & Café is a total passion project. The husband-and-wife team behind it designed the entire space themselves, swapping out typical cafe minimalism for massive, custom wall art you can actually … Continued
