By Nisean Lorde
A 23,000 sq ft restaurant concept will soon take over a 140-year-old shipping warehouse on Toronto’s waterfront. Queens Harbour will open in spring 2025 at 245 Queens Quay West, which is next to Amsterdam Brewhouse and about a five-minute walk from the Harbourfront Centre. The restaurant’s social media presence is still scant, but we know … Continued
With so many new eateries popping up around the city, competing with long-time favorites, it can be tough to choose. If you’re struggling to decide where to go for dinner tonight or where to sit down for a coffee tomorrow morning, why not take a recommendation from an expert? How about taking the advice of … Continued
Shaved thin and soaked in savoury jus, Italian beef is nothing like the deli cold cuts you’re used to. A staple sandwich in U.S. cities like Chicago, where fans of the hit TV series The Bear would see lead character Carmy making these sandwiches daily, the Italian beef phenomenon has finally started making its way north … Continued
Toronto went wild for burgers when news broke that Shake Shack was opening its first Canadian outpost in the city. Yesterday, as the doors swung open at its Yonge-Dundas Square location, eager crowds lined up hours in advance. Shake Shack’s signature ShackBurger is priced slightly higher at $8.49 for a single patty and $12.49 for … Continued
Union Summer, presented by TD, lights up Union Station’s Front Street plaza from June 24 to August 25, transforming it into Toronto’s ultimate summer playground. This annual extravaganza merges mouthwatering eats, live tunes and cool drinks in an al fresco setting. Prepare for 60 days of non-stop action under the sun (or umbrella) thanks to … Continued
With Father’s Day taking place this Sunday, June 16, bakeries around the city are busy creating sweet treats to mark the occasion. Here are our top five picks for some sweet treats for the father or father figure in your life! Galerie au Chocolat This Canadian gourmet chocolate retailer has a flavour for every kind … Continued
If you’re looking to make Father’s Day a sizzling success, skip the run-of-the-mill and head to your local butcher shop for some prime inspiration. With Anthony Rose firing up the grill, we’re about to settle the score on which rib-eye reigns supreme. Let the meaty showdown begin! First Place: Sanagan’s Meat Locker “This is … Continued
Toronto has a love affair with brunch. We are enamoured with everything from savoury to sweet, and there’s a spot in this city for every brunch craving, be it French, Vietnamese, bottomless or AYCE. Lucky for us, Flipper’s—a Japanese chain famous for its “miracle pancakes” and with locations in New York — has landed here. … Continued
Discover a world of new experiences at The Well. Located at Front and Spadina, this isn’t just another new development in Toronto — it’s a buzzing mini-city packed with retail, offices and homes. With 22,000 people mingling here daily, and 11,000 living and working on site, the energy is palpable. The Well boasts 1.2 million … Continued
Sipping on a cocktail is that much more enjoyable with the sun or your shoulders and the breeze in your hair and with the temperatures on the rise, outdoor dining beckons. OpenTable is inviting Torontonians to step out and dine al fresco with the help of their list of Canada’s 100 Most Popular Outdoor Dining … Continued
Euro 2024 is here, bringing excitement to football fans across Toronto! Italy defends its title after a dramatic victory over England in the previous edition. This year’s tournament, held in Germany, features 24 teams competing for glory. Matches kick off on June 14, with the opening game between hosts Germany and Scotland at the Munich … Continued
Grant van Gameren is shaving pecorino cheese on dishes and working the line, tattoos sticking out from his black T-shirt like a rock ’n’ roll star superimposed in a kitchen. He’s wearing a black baseball cap and apron, and while he pumps out crudites and fish, the restaurateur as responsible as anyone for elevated hipster … Continued
