By Nisean Lorde
Well, the rumours were true. One of Toronto’s most recognizable pizza names is getting ready to expand, and this time it’s heading to the Annex. Pizzeria Badiali will officially open its second neighbourhood slice shop on May 11 at the former Victory Cafe space near Bloor and Bathurst, bringing its much-loved pies to Mirvish Village. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Toronto’s most recognizable restaurant names is making a comeback this June, just not in the city where it first built its following. Chef Claudio Aprile is set to open Bar Origin in Burlington, reviving the Origin name with a new restaurant that looks back on one of the most influential concepts of his … Continued
It is officially time to say goodbye to one of Kensington Market’s most talked-about windows. Uncle Pete’s Bread & Co. shared the news on Instagram just a few days ago: they’re closing their doors at 161 Baldwin Street. After just eight months, lease renewals and a tight timeline for finding a new home have cut … Continued
You thought you knew every secret dining spot in Toronto? Well, guess again. There is a restaurant hidden inside a 1979 condo building that most people have never even heard of. It’s called Velouté, tucked inside the Palace Pier condos on Lake Shore. Quiet and low-profile, it’s mostly known to those who already live in … Continued
The era of the oversized, one-and-done cocktail isn’t the norm in Toronto anymore. In its place: smaller pours that let you try a few things instead of committing to the same drink all night. Right now, no format fits that shift better than the martini, in all its variations. These snack-sized versions just make sense. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
For a generation that trusts social-driven recommendations more than traditional review platforms, one Toronto venue is clearly hitting the right note with Gen Z. Rooms Coffee on Dupont is equal parts hi-fi lounge/cocktail bar/coffee shop, and it’s emerged as the city’s go-to spot in the city for Zoomers, according to Corner. The social mapping app … Continued
If you haven’t stood in a tiny, steam-filled shop waiting for a quarter-chicken dinner in a styrofoam container, do you even live in Toronto? This month, resident tasting chefs Nuit Regular and Anthony Rose set out on a full-on poultry crawl through the city’s OG Portuguese spots — tackling piles of piri-piri chicken, fluffy rice … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Looking for the best new restaurants in Toronto this week? The city’s dining scene keeps growing, and this week there are eight spots worth checking out. From an Indian Hakka newcomer in the Village to a covert Leslieville pie shop serving proper London-style comfort food, there are plenty of excuses to eat your way across … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A few months after Big Trouble served its final slice of pizza at its popular Geary Ave. location, the Toronto restaurant appears to be heading into its next chapter. In January, the restaurant announced that it would close after eight years in business, ending a run that took it from Chinatown to the Annex Hotel … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
First steaks, now cakes? Toronto’s wedding-cake scene just got a glossy international nod from THE WED. The online wedding magazine published a new roundup of the 30 Best Cake Artists Around the World, and two Ontario names made the cut: Markham’s LiMa Cakes and Brechin’s Cry Baby Cakes, the brand led by former Toronto-based pastry … Continued
A Michelin-recommended restaurant in Vancouver has just opened a location in Toronto, and this one is even bigger and better. Now open at 115 Wellington Street West, Riley’s Fish & Steak brings all the glitz, glam, and high-quality bites, the Glowbal Restaurant Group is known for. The group is also behind Black + Blue, which … Continued
Boru, a new Japanese spot dedicated to hambāgu, is setting up on Adelaide Street West. The restaurant introduces a super popular dining style which has been drawing queues in Tokyo for years, focusing entirely on the craft of the patty rather than the bun. Early word from media previews suggests a tightly focused experience that’s … Continued
