By Goldie Poll
Portland Variety, a staple of King West since 2014, will be closing at the end of the month. Ralf Madi, the co-owner, attributes the closure to a combination of factors. One is the passing of his business partner, Milton Nunes, this past April. Another factor is the rapidly rising rents in the area. “Listen, I’m … Continued
By Erin Neilly
For many people in Toronto, slinging bottles and mixing cocktails is their livelihood, and for some it may even be considered an art. Robin Goodfellow, no relation to the mischievous Shakespearean sprite, is one of those people. As a partner in Grant van Gameren’s ever-expanding empire, this tattooed bar chef has made a name for … Continued
Montreal’s favourite eco-conscious vegan and vegetarian spot LOV has made its way to Toronto. The aesthetic resto boasts its botanical cuisine, where wellness takes centre stage (620 King St. W.). The popular bubble tea chain BUBBLE LEE is opening up a string of GTA locations this fall. You can find its brown sugar tapioca and … Continued
After a summer of Instagram teasers, the doors to Toronto restaurateur Jen Agg’s latest venture have swung open with a vengeance. Bar Vendetta (928 Dundas St. W.) opened last night in the former home of the Black Hoof, where Agg made her first major mark on the city’s culinary scene. Agg announced the opening on … Continued
Le Swan has a new midday menu that’s breaking the rules in more ways than one. Served from Friday to Sunday beginning at 11am (the traditional brunching hours), the menu banishes bennies and other brunch staples in favour of dishes that fall squarely into either the breakfast or lunch category. Similar to the restaurant’s dinner … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
In a city full of foodies, there is no shortage of wicked places to have a meal — especially in midtown. Here we break down the top restaurants, cafés, sandwich purveyors, burger joints, bakeries and so much more. BEST MACARON NADÈGE was crafting impeccable macarons before Toronto even knew how to say the word. … Continued
Mineral, the new spot from executive chef Daniel Cancino, is changing the face of Rosedale. In a sea of upscale European restaurants and bougie juice bars, the people at Mineral are bringing some Asian inspiration into the mix. At the corner of Yonge Street and Roxborough St. E., a neon blue sign on a wall … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Joanne Kates trained at the Ecole Cordon Bleu de Cuisine in Paris. She has written articles for numerous publications, including the New York Times, Maclean’s and Chatelaine. About a decade ago, my husband and two kids and I were roaring around Chiang Mai on motorbikes, hot in pursuit of what was reputed to be the … Continued
With back-to-school season in full swing, there is much to reminisce about. The bus rides, school trips, after school programs and of course, the simple and altogether nostalgic meals that made us feel safe and comforted every night at around 6 o’clock. Canoe, the popular fine-dining spot from Oliver and Bonacini, decided to take a … Continued
