As the Halloween spirit casts its enchanting spell, we’ve conjured up a bewitching list of all the delightfully eerie and ghoulishly delicious themed food offerings waiting to haunt your taste buds in the city. Here are all the Halloween-themed food you can find in Toronto this month. Helloween Ramen If you like the heat, head … Continued
When Michelin-recommended restaurant 156 Cumberland shut down, there were a ton of questions – and now we finally have some answers. The restaurant has rebranded to become OneFiveSix, and it’s found a new home on Queen Street. It’s got a lot of the same concepts and values, but it’s also got a ton of new … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If your perfect fall day involves diving into gooey mozzarella and perfectly crispy, crunchy, chewy crust, there’s a pizza party tour cruising through the GTA that you’ve got to check out. The Toronto Pizza Tour shuttles guests on a decked-out, lit-up coach bus (via the Circus Bus party coach) to several amazing slice shops in … Continued
Toronto and the rest of Ontario are well represented in this year’s Chinese Restaurant Awards, which are spotlighting the best of Chinese dining across Canada with their inaugural Elite 30 Canada Awards. From Cantonese dim sum and banquet classics to modern Taiwanese and Sichuan spots, the awards offer a rare, independent look at the chefs … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s premier sushi restaurant is adding a lavish new way to feast: an unlimited Sunday brunch! Beginning Sun, Oct 19, Nobu Toronto says guests can indulge in an unlimited selection of Nobu signatures, including sushi, salads, chef’s carving stations, pastries, desserts and brunch cocktail specials. Due to popular demand, the restaurant will now extend the … Continued
Toronto’s pricey. Between sky-high rent and $20 cocktails, a meal out can feel like a splurge. But cheap eats doesn’t have to mean boring or low quality. We asked some of the city’s top chefs where they go when they want a filling, delicious meal that won’t drain the wallet. These are the spots that … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s all-you-can-eat (AYCE) scene is having a moment this week. In Yorkville, a chic omakase joint is offering unlimited sushi, ramen and live DJs. Across town, a retro-looking slider bar is launching an all-day Wednesday deal built around endless hot dogs and golden tots! Put on your bib, loosen your pants and check out these … Continued
Forget Kendrick, forget Drake — Toronto’s real beef is on the plate. The city’s meat scene is exploding, with new steak houses, butcher-driven concepts and flame-grilled hot spots popping up left and right. Rising meat costs haven’t slowed things down; diners are still craving indulgent, protein-packed meals and restaurants know they’ll pay for quality cuts … Continued
Leslieville favourite Pasaj is temporarily closed after a fire broke out in the restaurant’s kitchen early in the morning on October 13. Owners Dee and John Ulgen, the husband-and-wife team behind Simit & Chai, shared the news on Instagram, saying the 1 a.m. fire “destroyed our kitchen” and forced them to shut down until further … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians are falling hard for the Irish spice bag. If you’ve been to Ireland, or maybe hung out with Irish friends long enough, you’ve likely heard about this late-night, Chinese-Irish takeaway classic! Think crispy, deep-fried chicken strips (sometimes breaded) and fries tossed with peppers, onions, and salt-and-chilli seasoning, often with a side of curry or … Continued
By Ron Johnson
As Toronto’s temperatures drop and the first hints of the chilly season hit the air, the Blue Jays are set to crank up the heat on the base paths this weekend. With the American League Championship Series starting this Sunday, fans can still soak in the excitement outdoors, thanks to a lineup of heated patios … Continued
Though chef Adam Ryan has turned to southwestern and Mexican flavours for his latest restaurant, Alebrije, he remains focused on using seasonal Canadian ingredients — the same approach he showcases in the Mediterranean tasting menu at his Danforth restaurant Azura. Located in Harbord Village, Alebrije’s focus is inspired by Ryan’s own passion and nostalgia for … Continued
