Chamberlains Pony Bar is the newest addition to the slew of bars and eateries in the fashion district, but it’s not your standard King street pub — the latter half of the name will give you a hint, but only partially. Set to open at the corner of King and Portland by the end of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s Kensington Market has been named one of the world’s best foodie finds, according to a recent study that looked at TikTok data. The study, conducted by hotel chain Premier Inn, analysed TikTok hashtag data for 151 food markets across six continents to discover the most popular street markets across the globe. According to the … Continued
A new Roncesvalles bar is giving diners the chance to try hundreds of wine and beer from around the world while experiencing one-of-a-kind pop-ups from local culinary creatives. Bar Bossanova is the expansion of a popular bottle shop owned by beer steward Dan Grant and wine principal Ben Plisky-Somers. Opened during the pandemic lockdowns, … Continued
When midnight cravings strike, the GTA has plenty of great spots for late-night bites. Here are five top picks. 1. Piggy’s Island View this post on Instagram A post shared by Piggy’s Island | 돼지야 돼지야 ? | Toronto KBBQ | Korean BBQ (@piggysisland) Piggy’s Island, a staple for Korean barbecue has a … Continued
After more than 20 years, the Annex’s Pour House has shut its doors for good. But in its place, Fab Restaurant Concepts — which owns 10 restaurants across the city, including Pie Bar, Murphy’s Law and Simona — has opened an all-new concept dubbed Stella’s Kitchen. “The city’s changing, and we felt it was time … Continued
Sweet treat lovers in Toronto’s east end are in luck as a former pastry chef of the Michelin-recognized White Lily Diner has moved into Gerrard Street — and she brought her cakes, tarts, breads and cookies with her in the form of Alice Marie Bakery & Coffee. Located at the corner of Logan Avenue, Alice … Continued
As Toronto continues to rise as a globally recognized food destination, reservations are a necessity, if not the only way, to get seating at some of the most in-demand hot spots around town. But just as they’re becoming more and more necessary, restaurants continue to add new policies to their reservations, making it even harder … Continued
Last night in a glittering awards ceremony, The Michelin Guide unveiled its 2024 awards, and while most of Toronto’s previously recognized restaurants held onto their stars, two establishments — Alobar Yorkville and Yukashi — were not so fortunate this year, while the once-acclaimed Nordic eatery, Frilu, officially closed its doors in July. Despite the changes, … Continued
Nobu Toronto, the latest instalment in the restaurant empire co-founded by chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Robert De Niro, makes its presence known in the city’s dining scene with both its physical grandeur and its Japanese cuisine subtlety. Located on the third floor of a sleek new building on Mercer Street, the entrance is discreet, with … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Halloween is slowly creeping up, and to help Torontonians celebrate, a vintage bar in the West Queen West neighbourhood will be transformed into the spooky Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up next month. The Black Lagoon — a renowned pop-up cocktail experience that offers spine-chilling, immersive fun— is expanding to 35 markets this year throughout North America, … Continued
There are so many events to celebrate throughout the year. Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, and more all call for a festivity. Luckily, many of the city’s restaurants offer special private event spaces that can host any kind of event. Here are some of our favourites. 1. Alder: Capacity: 14 to 50 guests View this post … Continued
You’d better keep your stomach full, because with a new partnership on the horizon, The Food Dudes are set to bring their culinary magic to even more tables The renowned culinary firm known for catering some of Toronto’s biggest events (including the NHL All Star weekend earlier this year) and for their original restaurants (Pantry, … Continued
