Toronto has no shortage of pizzerias, but these tried-and-true pizza spots have been bringing world flavours and traditional methods over the last six decades that continue to wow Toronto. Here are our top picks for the oldest pizzerias in Toronto. Il Paesano View this post on Instagram A post shared by Il Paesano … Continued
Sexy Burger is one of Toronto’s latest burger joints offering old-school smash burgers in unique flavour combinations that are sure to impress. Deliciously prepared on a flat top grill, and pressed with a cured cast-iron weight, this creates the ideal flat shape and a delightful sear for a juicy and indulgent burger. They come in … Continued
The future of Toronto’s unofficial drink of summer is on the rocks as a shortage in boba, which is used in bubble tea, affects both chain and local shops nationwide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by OneZo Tapioca 丸作 (@onezotapioca) For those unfamiliar with boba, they’re the starchy … Continued
Toronto restaurants that closed this week Unable to weather yet another dine-in lockdown, Ivan Castro’s La Bartola has temporarily closed until restrictions are lifted. In an emotional Instagram post, the team behind the innovative vegan Mexican hotspot said “if you have a friend or relative working in the hospitality industry, you have witnessed how hard … Continued
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Parenting columnist Joanne Kates is an expert educator in the areas of conflict mediation, self-esteem and anti-bullying, and she is the director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park The most wonderful thing in the world is to look at your children, your partner by your side, and bask in loving them together. Knowing that the two of you adore … Continued
What started as a single deli counter on Leslie Street in Toronto has grown to become one of the city’s most significant landmark restaurants. The Pickle Barrel opened its doors in 1971 to a lineup of curious patrons ready to try the classic deli sandwich. Now as its 50th anniversary approaches, the restaurant is celebrating … Continued
Less than two weeks after giving restaurants the green light to reopen patios, the provincial government pulled the emergency brake last week due to rising COVID-19 case counts, meaning restaurants would need to close once again. After surprising Toronto restaurants with the news that outdoor dining could reopen on March 22, the new measures came … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A new season of CBC-TV’s Great Canadian Baking Show is underway. This season, one of the new co-hosts is Alan Shane Lewis alongside Ann Pornel. For this new column, we asked Lewis to tell us the types of things he is consuming while squirrelled away in his Toronto home during the pandemic. EATING: During the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A City of Toronto ActiveTO report proposing the return of weekend road closures and a new pilot project along Yonge Street as part of the city’s Complete Streets proposal was set to be reviewed by the Toronto City Council Infrastructure and Environment Committee on March 23. A year or more ago, the thought of sacrificing … Continued
Conspiracy Pizza closed its doors last December over a rift with space it shared with Adamson Barbecue. The pizzeria has since found a new location at 856 Eglinton Ave. E. and will be reopening soon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Conspiracy Pizza (@conspiracy.pizza) While there is no … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto city council will soon consider a motion to extend restaurant and bar outdoor patio bylaws that make the CafeTO program possible until spring 2022. The current temporary use bylaws will expire on May 25, 2021. The motion requests that the city council extend temporary use by-laws that allow an increase to the maximum size … Continued
By lindsaylow
Parenting columnist Joanne Kates is an expert educator in the areas of conflict mediation, self-esteem and anti-bullying, and she is the director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park. I am spoiled. I have never operated a vacuum cleaner and seldom touched an iron. Forty-three years ago, when I moved in with my beloved, I left for a month to … Continued
