By Ron Johnson
Celebrated chef and restaurateur Grant van Gameren is teaming up with two alumni from his restaurant Bar Isabel, Nathan Morrell and Ellen Shrybman, to open Piquette, a new wine bar scheduled to hit Queen West next month. Piquette is a French term for a simple and refreshing wine made from pouring water into the leftovers … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Funny how chef David Lee couldn’t last at Nota Bene selling upscale normal snazzy restaurant food, and now that he’s doing vegan, there’s a lineup at the door. Go figure. Vegan? Oh sorry, they never use that word. At Planta it’s called “plant-based” food. And also, not just one Planta. I call to change my … Continued
By lindsaylow
A chic bar and restaurant is taking over a former abandoned piano factory. The Parlour (642 King St. W.) was started by two Vancouverites who got their start at B.C.’s Cactus Club and have brought their experience and style to this new spot. It’s been 18 months since the terrible fire that ravaged Oakwood Hardware (337 … Continued
Toronto’s 7 Numbers restaurant is bringing its classic Italian fare to Prince Edward County this summer. With two beloved locations already under their belt in Toronto (Danforth and Eglinton West), this new locale will bring the tally up to three for the 7 Numbers team. The new digs have already been picked out in Picton … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Named for its seating capacity, Ten Restaurant is a tiny new restaurant in Brockton Village, at the corner of Dufferin and College, with a big vision. Led by 25-year-old Julian Bentivegna, Ten offers five- and 10-course tasting menus comprising mostly vegetable-forward, seasonal and Canadian dishes with or without pairings of mostly organic and biodynamic wines. … Continued
By lindsaylow
Where do Toronto’s favourite chefs go when they’re off the clock? They grab burgers and tacos, just like the rest of us. We’ve reached out to 60 of the best chefs in the city and asked them for their favourite street-side, late-night, down-home eats under $50 (excluding tax, tip and alcohol). We tallied their answers … Continued
DELI GOES DECADENT Nouveau-chic Sara, with its sleek marble table tops and delicate small plates, throws its wagyu Reuben ($18) into the ring. The house-cured wagyu beef literally melts in your mouth. Well-buttered ciabatta toast is accented with a red cabbage caraway-infused sauerkraut and an aged Gruyère cheese. Presented like a little finger sandwich, this … Continued
Shook, a fresh new Israeli-inspired vegetarian concept from restaurateur and Iconink CEO Hanif Harji (Byblos, Patria, Figo, Mira) will open in Toronto at 77 Portland St. this June. The new 78-seat dine-in, takeout, and retail spot is built around the concept of the traditional Israeli “shuk,” open-air markets that sell fresh ingredients and traditional eats. … Continued
