An employee at Pusateri’s Fine Foods has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), after visiting two of the gourmet grocery stores in Toronto. On Wednesday, April 29, the company was notified of its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Although the employee in question was working primarily out of head office, they had reportedly visited … Continued
Minimalism is a major interior design trend in Toronto these days, and suite A at 34 Coulson Ave. pulls it off nicely. The white, wood and black colour palette seen throughout the condo gives it a clean and spa-like ambiance. The two-storey condo has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a trio of private terraces. Along … Continued
Popular Italian pizza joint Lambretta Pizzeria announced its closure this week, leaving the Roncesvalles community reeling at the loss of another much-loved business from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lambretta took to social media to express their frustration at the lack of support for local businesses. They revealed on their Facebook page that they have not received … Continued
By Nikki Gill
One of the many things the pandemic has taken away from us is the ability to visit our favourite restaurants for a night of delicious dining. Yes, lots of restaurants have been open for takeout and delivery, but if you don’t live within the delivery zone, you’re often out of luck. Well for fans of … Continued
Intimate supper club dinners may be off the literal table for a while, but the chefs and restaurateurs behind these secretive series are finding creative ways to bring their experiences into our homes. L.U.S.T @ Home View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke Hayes (@lukechef_) on Apr 20, 2020 … Continued
Mayor John Tory has announced a new plan that aims to close curb lanes and widen sidewalks at 100 different hotspots across the city. The new plan, called CurbTO, seeks to identify retail main streets that continue to see a lot of foot traffic despite the citywide lockdown due to COVID-19. CurbTO will install curb … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Along with top chefs such as Vancouver’s Vikram Vij and Montreal’s Dan Geltner, Victor Barry has launched the Canadian Hospitality Worker Relief Fund (CHWRF) to support restaurant and hospitality industry workers who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. The fund will provide one-time $500 grants to cooks, servers, dishwashers, bartenders, delivery people and others who … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Food delivery app Foodora is shutting down Canadian operations as of May 11 after five years of operation, according to a company press release issued on April 27. “I’m very proud of what foodora has accomplished over the last few years. I’ve been able to witness food delivery grow from its infancy into what it … Continued
By lindsaylow
As many of us find ourselves cooking at home instead of dining out, we’re sharing recipes from some of Toronto’s top chefs and restaurants. Toronto restaurateur Grant van Gameren’s El Rey Mezcal Bar specializes in delicious Mexican eats and cocktails. So we asked El Rey’s head chef Rodrigo Aguilar to share one of his go-to … Continued
This weekend, the folks at Piazzetta Trattoria in North York rolled up their sleeves and joined the fight against COVID-19. The team donated 500 hot meals to frontline healthcare workers at North York General Hospital (NYGH). Since the outbreak, owners of the Italian restaurant say they’ve seen seen an outpouring of support from the community … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Toronto-born chef Jordan Andino made a huge name for himself in the restaurant industry south of the border, but he spent some time over on our side of the border when filming his latest show Junior Chef Showdown. The series follows Andino along with his co-judges Anna Olson and Lynn Crawford as they mentor 14 junior … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Chef and restaurateur Grant van Gameren’s classic diner Harry’s Charbroiled is back and now available to order through UberEats. The past few months have been a rollercoaster ride for fans of the landmark Parkdale burger bar. In October 2019, Grant van Gameren announced he was closing the long-running late-night spot, which first opened in 1968 … Continued
