King Street Food Company entered insolvency this month, leaving members of its restaurant supply chain unpaid as we head into some of the darkest days of the pandemic. Marc Eber is the owner of Marc’s Mushrooms. A decade ago, he walked into Buca (one of King Street Food Company’s restaurants) with a basket of wild … Continued
The Adamson BBQ saga continues. Hours after Toronto officials padlocked the doors of the restaurant for defying Ontario’s Health Protection and Promotion Act, owner Adam Skelly reposted an Instagram story with a cartoon version of himself standing on a police car, brandishing a spatula and proclaiming “We’re not closing.” His message, though illegal, was clear: … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The city of Toronto issued a news release late Tuesday afternoon relaying the information that it had taken steps to close Adamson Barbecue after the Etobicoke outpost of the restaurant chain opened its doors to indoor dining this morning in defiance of COVID-19 rules. “Despite Ontario regulations requiring all restaurants to be closed, except for … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Hayden Desser and company will once again put their sizable musical talents to good use for the annual Dream Serenade benefit concert. The show will be live-streamed on Nov. 28 with proceeds going to the COVID Family Relief Bursary. The evening, hosted from its creators’ home, will feature performances by Feist, Kathleen Edwards, Dan Mangan, Kevin … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One Toronto restaurant is set to defy Premier Doug Ford and open his restaurant to the public on Nov. 24. Yes, today. Never one to shy away from controversy, Adam Skelly, the owner of Adamson Barbecue with locations in Leaside, Aurora and Etobicoke, announced on social media today that he will open his Etobicoke location … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto City Council, Executive Committee voted in favour of moving forward with consultations into redeveloping Deer Park Library. According to a report from CreateTO, the property was originally identified for proposed redevelopment back in 2009, but “the continuing interest for retaining a library on the site has posed significant challenges, which have limited the ability … Continued
With Toronto currently sitting in the control (red) level of the COVID-19 response framework, indoor dining in the city remains off-limits for at least another month. On top of that, the city has implemented a 9 p.m. curfew on alcohol, meaning that despite some restaurants staying open past 9, they are not permitted to serve … Continued
Bubbles, fire pits, heated patios and personalized chalets are just some of the creative set-ups you can expect from Toronto’s outdoor brunch scene. With indoor dining still on pause, restaurants across the city have transformed their summer brunch patios into cosy winter dining spots. These are the best heated brunch patios in Toronto. Against … Continued
Another Toronto favourite has closed its doors as the city moved into the red zone of Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework, forcing indoor dining to remain closed for 28 days. Montecito Restaurant, owned by Hollywood director Ivan Reitman and chef Jonathan Waxman, seats 400 and is situated just at the foot of the Daniels Cinema Tower … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Once named the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue Magazine, the Queen West area is a source of great pride for Torontonians and the business owners who call it home. With countless experimental restaurants, avant-garde art galleries and some of the hippest shops in the city, the hood is a playground for the … Continued
A wave of pop-ups continues to sweep across the city, as restaurants seek ways to better cater to takeout diners amid the pandemic. Adrian Forte, a semi-finalist on the most recent season of Top Chef Canada, is the latest chef to help shake the city out of our collective takeout rut with his new to-go … Continued
By Ron Johnson
According to documents filed at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Toronto’s King Street Food Company (KSFC), the hospitality group behind some of the city’s biggest and best-known fine dining restaurants including Buca, Bar Buca, and many others, is insolvent and looking to restructure its financial situation in an effort to carry on operations to … Continued
