In a city where culinary trends shift faster than you can say ‘avocado toast,’ Toronto is suddenly getting cozy with nostalgia. From classic devilled eggs to retro shrimp cocktail, a wave of old-school dishes is making a return, proving that sometimes it’s the familiar flavours that hit the hardest. Here are eight retro dishes making … Continued
Mention cocktail bars to most Torontonians who frequent the scene, and a few names are bound to come up: BarChef, Civil Liberties and the award-winning Bar Pompette are just a few favourites, with plenty of others on the tips of tongues. Enter Maaya, a new late-night haunt that’s shaking up the Toronto cocktail scene with … Continued
Serving as a sort of entrance to the Yorkville neighbourhood, Paris Baguette, the City of Lights-inspired bake shop invites guests to take a bite of some of France’s best exports: pastries. Located at 110 Bloor St. W., Paris Baguette opened its doors to the streets of Toronto earlier this month, serving up indulgent pastries, sweet … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
“Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro’s world-famous Carlo’s Bakery location in downtown Toronto has shut down less than two years after its grand opening. In 2022, the TLC star opened the first two Canadian brick-and-mortar Carlos Bakery locations in the GTA — the first at 167 Lakeshore Rd W in Port Credit, Mississauga, followed by 24 Bellair … Continued
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that’s widely observed in Mexico from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2. While many might recognize it from the colourful painted skulls, the holiday is a celebration that takes place to honour and celebrate the souls of those departed. Here in Toronto, many … Continued
Bid farewell to mundane Halloween treats; rockets and candy corn, you’re out! A ton of amazing Toronto bakeries are conjuring up the most innovative sweets for spooky season. Here are seven sweet Halloween treats to try in Toronto Bunner’s View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bunner’s Bakeshop (@bunner) Everyone’s favourite … Continued
Shake Shack isn’t just dipping its toes into the Toronto food scene — it’s diving in headfirst. After their first Canadian location opened in June at the always-busy Yonge & Dundas, they’re already preparing to add two more locations this winter. First up: Union Station, where you will soon be able to fuel up on … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Halloween is probably the only time that adults can get away with acting like kids in candy stores. Seriously, who could stand still among colourful displays of sweet-and-sour treats, sugar-coated jellies and artful rows of chocolate truffles? Here are seven of the best candy shops in Toronto where you could indulge your sweet tooth. The … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Drake’s birthday is this Thursday, and in honour of the Toronto rapper, Torontonians can dig into free Dave’s Hot Chicken sliders on his special day. The promo is taking place at every Dave’s Hot Chicken location on Oct 24, from 11 am-9 pm, and anyone can participate! Just download the Dave’s Hot Chicken app, drop … Continued
Stefano’s Diner has officially opened in Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood, bringing a new plant-based dining option to the area. Located at 1265 Dundas St. W., on the corner of Dundas and Dovercourt, this diner is a younger sibling to the Michelin-recommended restaurant Gia. Notably, it is home to what Canadian icon Dan Levy has called … Continued
After over a decade of serving up some of North Toronto’s best barbecue, Stack BBQ at Yonge and Lawrence is closing its doors. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the Stack team shared the bittersweet news with their community. “Our lease at 3265 Yonge St. is coming to an end, and despite our best efforts, we … Continued
Fallen Feather has taken flight on Ossington, thanks to the culinary wizards behind The Haam and Saku. As with many hot spots on Toronto’s trendiest street, Fallen Feather is generating buzz and it’s all about its delicious fusion of Asian meets French cuisine and breathtaking interior. “We’re bringing French technique and Japanese fermentation together for … Continued
