Category: Restaurants
Inside Spaccio, Terroni’s colossal new Corktown commissary
Toronto residents fight to save popular drag bar from condo development
Crews & Tangos, Toronto’s favourite drag bar, is facing off against a possible development, and fans of the club are joining in to support the Village mainstay. According to the Church and Wellesley Neighbourhood Association [CWNA], Graywood Group (the developer that owns Crews & Tangos’ location, along with surrounding properties) is looking into submitting a … Continued
The El Mocambo is set to relaunch this spring (for real this time)
Iconic live music venue the El Mocambo is set to make its long-awaited relaunch at Spadina and College this spring. Originally opened in 1948, the El Mo was known for hosting some of the biggest names in music in its heyday, from the Rolling Stones and Blondie to Jimi Hendrix and Muddy Waters. After closing … Continued
Where to find Italy on a plate
TRNTO chats with one of Vivo Pizza + Pasta’s many talented chefs, Luigi Maresca, who moved here from Sorrento, Italy in 2011. Vivo creates affordable Italian comfort food with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices and are opening four new restaurants this year (there’s already eight in Toronto & the GTA). What makes “real” Italian food? … Continued
Could Tessa Virtue and Morgan Rielly be Canada’s new power couple?
Sports fans across Canada are going crazy over rumours that two of the country’s star athletes may in fact be dating. Retired ice dancer Tessa Virtue and Toronto Maple Leafs’ player Morgan Rielly are believed to be in a relationship. And while the two stars haven’t confirmed the news, fans across the Internet are in … Continued
Someone is trying to lock dogs out of this off-leash park in Toronto
By Ron Johnson
It appears as though a local resident took dog park patrolling to an entirely new level last weekend by actually attaching two cheap bicycle locks to the gates of the Wychwood puppy palace to keep canines out. The issue came to light following a post on a local community Facebook group by Chris Quinn. “I … Continued
Grant van Gameren announces new head chef at Quetzal
By Nikki Gill
After a falling out with the founding chefs at Quetzal last year, Grant van Gameren has been working the pass at the Mexican restaurant he owns with Owen Walker. Now, the new head chef has been announced. Toronto’s own Steve Molnar will be taking over the reins. After receiving formal training at the Institut Paul … Continued
Inside the revamp of Enoteca Sociale, Little Portugal’s Italian mainstay
Globe Bistro alum opens new restaurant in midtown Toronto
A new restaurant dubbed Wild Chicory is now open on Mount Pleasant Road in midtown Toronto. Wild Chicory is offering what it is calling “culinary Canadiana” with a sophisticated spin. Using local ingredients, chef Shawn Limoges (Globe Bistro) is focussing on the bounty of Ontario while showcasing elevated versions of classic dishes. The chef is … Continued
Inside Meat & Pie Co., the new backyard barbecue joint on King West
Legendary Toronto bar Clinton’s is closing down and people are upset
By Ron Johnson
The management of venerable Bloor West bar Clinton’s took to social media late in the day on Feb. 21 to announce the venue is closing in a touching letter posted on Facebook. “For eighty-three years, Clinton’s Tavern has been a mainstay on the corner of Bloor and Clinton. A lifetime of memories are hidden away … Continued