One of the city’s most in-demand bar-bottle shop hybrids is expanding! From one of the first craft beer bars to a concession stand at The Royal Cinema, Volo has been growing their reach across Toronto for 41 years. The latest development comes in the form of a second Bottega Volo soon opening in the Junction … Continued
Toronto’s dining scene just gained a new Italian address, where house-made pasta, pizza, fresh seafood and understated elegance are the main attractions. La Tavola is the latest venture from Daniela Pagliaroli, who has spent more than 30 years working in the food industry and is now channelling that experience into an intimate 30-seat restaurant of … Continued
Federico Garcia has closed his chapter at Seahorse. The acclaimed restaurant is backed by industry giants like Richard Renaud of Piano Piano and Speducci Mercatto, Simon Bower, the mastermind restaurateur behind Lucien and Mercer Street Grill and oyster-shucking champion Eamon Clark. And now Garcia’s former sous chef, Beverly Galapia, will helm the kitchen — and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Staff at one of Toronto’s most popular Japanese restaurants are still buzzing after receiving a surprise visit from not one, but two MLB stars! On Sunday, Blue Jays player Kazuma Okamoto stopped by Zakkushi on Carlton Street with Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami and Nippon TV announcer Ren Umezawa. The visit came on the … Continued
If your weekend plans involve demolishing a square pie, Toronto’s favourite New York import just handed you the perfect excuse. Starting July 17, Prince St. Pizza is teaming up with rock icons Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte to launch two limited-edition pies. The exclusive drop ties into the bands’ massive 2026 North American tour, which … Continued
Emmy-nominated actor Connor Storrie was spotted arriving at Toronto Pearson Airport earlier this month, as production ramps up on the highly anticipated adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, where he’s rumoured to be playing Constantin opposite Billie Eilish. He’s expected to return to the city after filming wraps, with the next season of Heated … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s dining scene keeps growing, and this week there are 11 amazing new spots worth checking out! From handmade Sicilian street food to authentic Kerala cuisine and oversized Mexican tortas, there’s no shortage of reasons to plan your next meal out. Here are the best new restaurants to check out in Toronto right now. 1. Ammucca … Continued
Brothers Graham and Dan Hnatiw (the minds behind Bar Cathedral, Eloise and Bar Cart) practically grew up in the neighbourhood, starting out at their family’s Old Spaghetti Factory. Now, they’re paying homage to Nashville royalty with Dolly’s Country Bar. Expect less velvet rope and more rhinestones: they’re promising a high-energy mix of late-night pizza, line … Continued
One of Toronto’s favourite food influencers is living his dream of stepping into the kitchen. Marcello Varacalli, otherwise known as Marcello Eats, is on a mission to perfect a Philly cheesesteak recipe for a new popup concept he’s soon launching across the GTA. When Marcello announced the concept of Cello’s Cheesesteaks earlier this month, he … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto pasta lovers have just one month left to line up for a plate at Famiglia Baldassarre’s famously tiny lunch counter. The Michelin-recognized pasta factory at 122 Geary Ave will serve its final public lunch on Friday, Aug 14, before closing for its usual late-summer holiday. This time, however, the shop won’t reopen to the … Continued
A free restaurant dinner that puts kids at the centre of the experience is returning to Toronto this fall. On September 1, The Kids Table will bring 33 children together at one very long table at Liliana restaurant on Queen West for a meal prepared by chef Marvin Palomo. The dinner is being organized by … Continued
One of the culinary masterminds behind LSL is back with his own spot, serving up the French cuisine that’s made him famous. Chef Didier Leroy’s new spot, the French Kitchen, brings tried-and-true recipes and exquisite culinary culture from his native country. Chef Leroy left LSL, the nine-seat restaurant he shared with chefs Masaki Saito and … Continued
