By Nisean Lorde
If eating your way around the land of fire and ice isn’t in the cards this year, Toronto’s about to get the next best thing. Taste of Iceland 2025 returns to the city from Thursday, Nov 20 to Saturday, Nov 22, turning a handful of downtown venues into a mini-Icelandic getaway packed with food, music, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Elm Street Italian Deli has officially landed on Toronto’s east side. Deli lovers can now enjoy the restaurant’s stacked Italian sandwiches on Queen St E., in the former Tom & Sawyer space in Leslieville. It’s the latest project from Lawrence La Pianta, the chef and owner behind Cherry St. Bar-B-Que, the Port Lands smokehouse that’s … Continued
Pizza is loved by everyone, and while new takes on the classic pie — looking at you, Beast Pizza — pop up all the time, most changes stick to toppings and crust thickness. Lately, though, Toronto pizza is going rogue. From croissant-style za to a rolling pizza party bus, there’s a fresh way to enjoy … Continued
Nestled in the hustle and bustle of Little Italy, Café Belém has quickly become a local favourite for Portuguese sweets and espresso drinks. And now, just a year and a half in, the bakery is growing again, opening a bright, spacious second spot in the St. Clair West Village. Along with more room for baking … Continued
It’s soup season, Toronto! Time to ditch the salads and embrace the warm, comforting bowls that’ll have you coming back for more. From creamy classics to bold, flavour-packed broths, these are the soups you need to slurp up this fall. Here are Toronto’s 10 best bowls to warm you up. Soup Nutsy View this … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
For Americans planning a winter trip north of the border, Canada has a very on-brand message this year: don’t just visit, come over for some homemade cuisine. Destination Canada has launched the OpenHome experience, a limited series of bookable dinners that take place not in restaurants, but in actual Canadian homes across the country! The … Continued
Toronto’s food scene has changed a lot in recent years, with openings, closures and a parade of big names to keep up with. Hot spots like Ossington and College are always in flux, but along the way, the city lost some true culinary gems. We asked local chefs and restaurateurs which now-shuttered restaurants they miss … Continued
Rasta Pasta’s Kensington Market location has closed its doors, at least for now. This week, the small Jamaican-Italian restaurant was found shuttered, with a notice from the landlord dated October 30 terminating the lease due to unpaid rent. Another sign posted by the restaurant calls the closure temporary and directs customers to Rasta Pasta’s other … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Christmas may still be a few weeks away, but pop-up bar season has arrived! Here’s a festive hit list of 10 Christmas bars and holiday pop-ups in Toronto that are just perfect for twinkly cocktails and a heavy dose of seasonal cheer. Aleria View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anjali … Continued
On a busy corner of Yonge Street in North York, Horangee Sikdang — a.k.a. Tiger Restaurant — is a retro Korean spot that’s impossible to walk past without noticing. Housed in the spot that once held Lucky Donkatsu and, before that, the original Mot Na Son, Horangee Sikdang nods to the gisa sikdang tradition of … Continued
For Sergio Abrunho, Taberna Nacional is more than just a restaurant — it’s a love letter to Portuguese cuisine. The newly opened spot offers a casual vibe with authentic Mediterranean eats, joining an increasingly long list of Portuguese eateries in Toronto. With its live music and prime location on College Street, it feels like a … Continued
Toronto’s loudest chef just made a quiet exit. Less than a year after opening, Matty Matheson’s Dundas West restaurant Bar Clams has closed its doors. The seafood-heavy diner, which launched in November 2024, is now listed as permanently closed on Google. Its OpenTable page no longer accepts reservations, though its website and Instagram remain live … Continued
