By Ron Johnson
North of Brooklyn pizzeria, which already has numerous outlets on the west side of the city, is planning on opening a new shop on the other side of the Don River at the corner of Danforth and Greenwood. A new liquor licence application submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario indicated a new … 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. There was the moment, during the October spike, when one of my young adult offspring looked me in the eye and said he was planning on continuing to socialize with … Continued
The Pickle Barrel’s first outpost in downtown Toronto has shut its doors after almost four decades of serving its famous deli sandwiches to the bustling area around Yonge and Dundas. Despite the closure of the downtown Pickle Barrel, Peter Higley, owner and CEO of the Pickle Barrel revealed, “Much of the work-from-home population are now … Continued
A fundraising campaign is aiming to help resurrect a beloved Kensington Market business. Neighbourhood staple Jumbo Empanadas shuttered its doors in late October following a three-alarm fire at adjacent grocery store Emporium Latino. Although the fire didn’t enter Jumbo Empanadas, safety inspectors forced the long-running restaurant to close for an indefinite amount of time while … Continued
Barberian’s Steak House was among the many Toronto restaurants forced to pivot earlier this year when dining rooms closed amid the pandemic. As a temporary solution to meet the demands of steak lovers citywide, Barberian’s launched an online butcher shop specializing in premium cuts of meat, spirits and wines. The butcher shop was put on … Continued
EVOO Ristorante, an adored eatery in the heart of Yorkville’s “Little Italy,” has closed and will soon reopen as Adrak Restaurant & Bar. EVOO Ristorante was known for serving notable celebrities, many of whom visited annually during TIFF festivities, and was a neighbourhood favourite. Adrak Hospitality Group acquired the business from owner Peter Catarino and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With modified stage two restrictions still in effect, Toronto restaurants are getting creative in a desperate attempt to keep their businesses afloat during the pandemic. General Manager of Amsterdam Barrel House in East York, Matt Peacock says that based on the recent encouragement of Mayor John Tory to “get creative” with outdoor dining setups, their … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Ontario reported an additional 783 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, with an increase of 779 resolved cases for a total of 53,291 recoveries to date. The death toll increased by five to 3,022. New cases are concentrated in the usual four public health units: Toronto: 239 Peel Region: 136 York Region: 127 Ottawa: 89 While … Continued
A ton of living space is packed into this classic Victorian home. Located in Harbord Village, the house at 25 Borden St. spans 2,500 square feet across two and a half storeys. While the home is move-in ready, there is potential for future owners to renovate a rooftop patio on the third level. This semi-detached … Continued
By Nikki Gill
As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the city, several Toronto restaurants have made the difficult decision to temporarily close their establishment, after one or more of their employees have tested positive for the virus. Sotto Sotto, a high-end Italian trattoria loved by celebrities like Drake and DJ Khaled, voluntarily closed its doors on Sept. … Continued
A custom designed penthouse has hit the market for $2.998 million. Residence three at 1 Scott St. is a corner unit and provides a generous amount of living space across two levels. It has two bedrooms, three bathrooms and two terraces. The building is a short walk away from Union Station and the St. Lawrence … Continued
