Leslieville's Joy Bistro closed for a facelift
Joy Bistro is about to be upgraded and in more ways than one. After 11 years in business, the brunch staple in the Queen Street East area has shut down for renovations.
Category: Restaurants
Haisai named best new restaurant in Canada
After sending their food critic to more than 200 restaurants across Canada, enRoute Magazine has named celebrated chef Michael Stadtländer’s Haisai as the best new restaurant of 2010.
Want to dine at J.P. Challet's new resto? Get in line
After two years in the making, J.P. Challet and Jennifer Decorte’s Ici Bistro has finally opened its doors but the restaurant is already booked up with reservations nearly two weeks in advance.
Battle of the burgers
A growing number of gourmet burger shops are trying to elevate diner fare to haute cuisine. This month, five-star chef Keith Froggett of Scaramouche Restaurant tells us if any succeed
New in the neighbourhood: Malbec
MALBEC IS A variety of grape used to make wine, and although it is grown around the world, many identify it as an Argentinean classic. Perhaps this was the inspiration for Eduardo Marino, the chef who created the menu at Malbec Restaurant.
McEwan’s Italian food factory
NEW FORK IN TOWN: POST CITY COLUMNIST CHRISTINE CUSHING MAKES THE MOVE FROM CHEF TO CRITIC
Jason Bangerter gets 'wacky' at Luma on King
After eight years as chef de cuisine at French-inspired eatery Auberge du Pommier, Jason Bangerter says he is enjoying getting to play with Luma’s menu: a touch of Thai here, some spices there and a new, seared-tuna twist on the classic salad niçoise.
Izakaya joint brings the buzz to the Annex
The storefront at 559 Bloor St. W. sits empty, but if everything goes smoothly, it will spring to life in January 2011 as Guu Izakaya’s second location. “I guess I should say thanks to all Torontonians,” says Hyun Soo, general manager of Guu’s Church Street locale. “People like our food.”
Popular Italian resto looks north for growth
Uptown eatery Mezza Notte has decided to open a second location and bring their flair for Italian food to the 905. They are joining other T.O.-based Italian restaurants including Grazie and Ferraro — both with new York Region restos.
North Toronto restaurateur ups the ante
When Conrad Chen, co-owner of Cravings Asian Cuisine, had to start turning customers away during peak dinner hours,he knew he needed a bigger space. Enter 3323 Yonge St., a two-storey, Roman-style building with an oversized skylight, where Chen plans to open Up restaurant later this month.
Indian fare the old-fashioned way on Avenue
Patrons may have plenty of time to chat at the Copper Chimney while they wait for their dinner, but it will be worth it. Indian food is “a time-taking cuisine,” says owner Sanjay Gufain. “We don’t take shortcuts, and you can taste the difference.”
New bistro hits Davisville Village
Malbec is staking its claim on Merton Street. The Italian restaurant, in the former location of Steve’s Steakhouse and Seafood, opened recently, and owner Francisco Bogado says the locals have been flooding in.