Over the last couple of days, a number of bars and restaurants in Toronto have had to shut shop for reported exposures to COVID-19 within their premises. The latest to join the list is Lee Restaurant on King West, owned by celebrity Canadian chef Susur Lee. The popular hangout declared its temporary closure on Thursday … Continued
Stepping off the plane on New Year’s Day 1987, Joy Dandal looked out at a snow-dusted Toronto. This was her new home: cold, grey and flurrying. “It was the complete opposite of where I came from,” she says. Growing up in sunny Iloilo, a Philippine province dotted with Spanish Colonial Era churches, Dandal dreamed of … Continued
Inspired by the 1920s prohibition era, speakeasy-style “secret” bars have been gaining popularity in Toronto’s nightlife scene for years. Whether fronted by a completely different kind of business like a barber shop or just reminiscent of the romantic, dimly lit bars of the flapper’s decade, speakeasy bars have all the appeal of an anonymous secret … Continued
Near the top of the CN Tower — Canada’s tallest and arguably most iconic structure — 360 Restaurant offers guests a dining experience like few others. Everyone who knows there’s a restaurant perched in the tower’s main pod knows that it promises majestic views of Toronto, but there’s more to the CN Tower’s dining establishment … Continued
Toronto Public Health has ordered the closure of three King Street restaurants that have failed to take essential precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to a City of Toronto news release, the closures follow TPH investigations, which reveal the establishments had “not taken the necessary steps to sufficiently protect both the public and … Continued
It’s fantastic news for pizza lovers as downtown Toronto’s beloved General Assembly Pizza has just unveiled the world’s first pizza subscription service at gapizza.com, offering free home delivery for stacks of four, six, eight or 10 pizzas, from $39 per order and going as low as $9 per pizza. The pizza joint first opened in … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Now is the time to support your neighbourhood restaurants, cafes, pop-ups and local markets. Small businesses are hurting, Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs are hurting even more. Supporting these businesses is one actionable way to show we stand together as a community against systematic racism. Here are the five local Black-owned food businesses that are putting … Continued
Stage 3 of Ontario’s reopening has allowed bars and restaurants to serve diners in indoor and outdoor space at a reduced capacity. Over the last few weeks, maskless mingling appears to have driven up Toronto’s COVID-19 infection rate and, as a result, doctors recommend proceeding with caution when dining out. Dr. Susy Hota, Medical Director … Continued
Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen, a culinary staple for home-style curries and melt-in-your-mouth patties, has temporarily closed its doors until further notice, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 last week. The restaurant broke the news via social media on Sept. 21st, stating that the staff member, whose last shift was on Sept. 17th, is currently quarantined … Continued
Unit 901 at 500 Wellington St. W. is a condo and wellness retreat all-in-one. Not only does it have a spa-like ambiance, but this listing was thoughtfully designed with chemical-free materials and unique features during its two-year renovation. For instance, it has clean filtered air thanks to the customized air purification and integrated aromatherapy system. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A COVID-19 outbreak has occurred at Toronto’s REBEL nightclub after four people have tested positive for the virus. Toronto Public Health (TPH) made the announcement Friday, explaining that the outbreak is linked to Rebel’s Noir event on Sept. 11 that occurred between 10:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. “Anyone who was at the night club during … Continued
