Earlier this week, the King West steakhouse Animl made a move that has the whole city talking. They posted a total love letter to Bo Bichette, promising the Blue Jays shortstop free steak for life if he re-signs with the team. The post hit home because Toronto cares a lot about two things: our athletes … Continued
Toronto has a lot of new tables worth talking about right now, but the best ones aren’t the over-designed “concepts” with huge marketing budgets. The spots actually worth a visit in 2026 are the ones with a bit of a story — people rebuilding after a disaster, family legacies getting a modern rewrite and tiny … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s restaurant churn has been relentless lately, but this one will sting for anyone craving a downtown bánh mì fix and also another blow for Matty Matheson. Cà Phê Rang, chef Rang Nguyen and Matty Matheson’s Vietnamese spot at 147 Spadina Ave, will close on Jan 24, 2026, according to a post on the restaurant’s … Continued
It’s no secret by now that the Mandarin at Yonge and Eglinton is officially closing its doors on Jan 18. After thirty-five years of being Midtown’s most reliable plus-one for birthdays and “I-want-to-eat-everything” cravings, the neighbourhood landmark is taking a bow to make way for the Canada Square redevelopment. But while the iconic koi pond … Continued
Given the massive influx in Italian shops popping up in every neighbourhood, 2025 could have been named the year of the artisan sandwich in Toronto. But one of the latest to open on Queen West is standing apart from the others by not serving up the soppressata and mozzarella on schiacciata or even a traditional … Continued
It’s a common feeling in Toronto right now: the city is changing so fast that even the places we thought were permanent are starting to disappear. The issue isn’t that people have stopped eating out or that the quality of the food has declined. It’s just that the city around these restaurants is becoming a … Continued
Grab your shakers and get ready to stir up some (non-alcoholic) fun! oronto’s top bars are making it easy to dive into a Dry January with their delicious mocktails stealing the show. Here are the 8 best places to enjoy Dry January in Toronto. BarChef At BarChef, Frankie Solarik is crafting spirit-free cocktails with premium … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If Toronto has a love language, it might be equal parts sports devotion and dinner reservations, and one King West-area steakhouse is combining the two in the most ingenious way. On Monday, Animl Steakhouse posted an open letter to Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette on Instagram. The pitch is simple: re-sign with the Blue Jays … Continued
Toronto’s bar scene is about to get a little more literary. Arriving in Toronto this upcoming spring is yet another sign that Toronto and New York are two sides of the same coin. Over the past two years, book bars — spaces that blend literature, conversation and cocktails — have gained momentum across New York … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Those hoping to snag a reservation at MIMI Chinese this month will have to wait a bit longer. After four-and-a-half years in operation, the popular Davenport spot has announced it’s taking “a brief pause” as it preps for the next step. MIMI Chinese has locations in Toronto and Miami, with food inspired by China’s many … Continued
Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken has crossed into Canada, opening its first location just outside Toronto inside the newly renovated TD Coliseum. The restaurant marks the brand’s first step north of the border. Big Chicken launched in 2018 at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay, built around O’Neal’s love of loud non-apologetic comfort food done right. The brand … Continued
Toronto doesn’t always sleep — it just eats later. From neon-lit snack bars to bakeries that never close, the city has plenty of places ready to feed you well past last call. Whether you’re chasing something hot, sweet or fried at 4 a.m., these late-night and 24-hour spots prove that good food doesn’t keep office … Continued
