By Nisean Lorde
One of Toronto’s most rarefied tasting-menu rooms, helmed by two of the world’s most esteemed chefs, appears to be entering a new era. The restaurant formerly known as LSL at 2066 Avenue Rd in North York is rebranding as Onze. “Onze means ‘eleven’ in French. 11 seats. 11 Moments,” the restaurant wrote as part of … Continued
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that some of the city’s best experiences are the ones we can enjoy without putting on real shoes. Toronto’s high-end dining scene has officially entered its delivery eras and suddenly, dishes from places like Nobu and Occhiolino are landing at condo doors across the city via Uber Eats and DoorDash. … Continued
When Gordon Ramsay is in town, he doesn’t just dine anywhere — he heads to Ossington. Toronto chef and restaurateur David Schwartz just dropped a big Instagram shout‑out, confirming that Linny’s, one of the city’s hottest tables, recently pulled off a kitchen takeover that’s truly global in scale. View this post on Instagram … Continued
The team behind some of Toronto’s most celebrated restaurants is opening a unique, hidden Italian dining experience. Located at 11 Church Street, Pasta Privato will open on March 27 with an evolving menu rooted in storytelling, offered à la carte or as an eight-course tasting menu. The project is a personal one for partners Yannick … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto has long been fertile ground for restaurant entrepreneurs, producing chains that began as single neighbourhood shops and grew into recognizable brands far beyond the 416. A recent Instagram post by Toronto Business Forensics analyst Alex Kouba highlighting major franchises with Toronto roots got us thinking — so we took a closer look, fact-checked the … Continued
If your North York food adventures stop at the Yonge Street strip, you’re playing it safe — and missing one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Tucked away at 184 Willowdale Avenue, The Dumpling Shop has quietly served authentic Shanghainese comfort food for more than 15 years. Though the shop changed hands in late 2024, longtime … Continued
What began as a 2020 lockdown experiment in a family garage is now one of the GTA’s most anticipated openings. BTRMLK, the London-based fried chicken brand that gained a cult following through secret pop-ups and a whirlwind of social media hype, has officially announced a permanent location in Oakville. This expansion is a major milestone … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians are buzzing over a possible celeb sighting at The Butcher Chef. An Insta reel posted last Thursday has people speculating that Drake was dining at the upscale steakhouse on Harbour St! “POV: Fine dining, great company and Drake sitting across the table,” a diner at the restaurant wrote. The clip shows a group of … Continued
Brothers Julian and Tomas Morana started Bottega Volo in 2021, when many restaurants in the city were pivoting to bottle shops to navigate the pandemic. They quickly got in on the trend and became one of the first bottle shops with a strong online presence, allowing them to ship to and import from all corners … Continued
When a basic eggs Benedict regularly tops $25 before tip, the ‘Sunday scaries’ start to hit our bank accounts. But as the cost of living rises, a new group of “value-first” spots in Toronto is pushing back. From the Annex to Queen West, here are five new (and new-ish) spots for an affordable brunch Toronto … Continued
Where the one-of-a-kind, vibrant Cold Tea bar’s closure left a hole in Queen West last year, a new dual-concept destination will soon be opening its door. A European-inspired café by day and lively Tex Mex cocktail bar by night, Cafe Gigi and The Dirty Laundry are coming to 1186 Queen Street West this month with … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s dining scene has long been one of the city’s defining features, and now it’s also dominating online. A new global study has officially named Toronto the most viral food city in the world, beating out Dubai and Melbourne for the top spot on social media According to the report, Toronto generated the most TikTok … Continued
