Italian restaurants are always in style, and with new ones opening all the time, it can be hard to know which spots are actually worth your time (and money). So, we asked the people who know best — Toronto chefs — to share their go-to Italian restaurants in the city. Here are 10 spots they … Continued
Yes, Yorkville is bougie — but can you blame it? Between the designer shops, art galleries, fancy skincare clinics and martinis that cost more than your Uber ride home, this neighbourhood is basically Toronto’s runway. And lately, it’s been serving more than just looks. With a new batch of restaurant openings (and one hot spot … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians are grieving the loss of a cherished community figure. Abra Shiner, the founder of the beloved Swan Dive bar in Little Portugal, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. News of her passing was shared by Swan Dive’s Instagram account on Tuesday. “We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Abra, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A new local hangout in North Riverdale is hoping to open its doors, but it needs the community’s help to do so. Addis and Jared are the owners of Bosque, a sleek new bar slated to open at 940 Broadview Ave. After spending a year renovating the space and investing their entire life savings into … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A new speakeasy-style bar salon quietly opened its doors in Little Italy, although you might have to look twice before you spot it. Bitters & Bloom is a hidden gem that’s tucked behind an unmarked black door beside J’s Steak Frites at 577 College St. With its dim lighting, amazing cocktails and curated jazz ambiance … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Toronto’s healthiest restaurants just opened a branch in New York City. Impact Kitchen is a Toronto-born all-day restaurant and café known for its nutrition-rich menu, and now New Yorkers can enjoy the brand’s wholesome blend of wellness and indulgence in Manhattan at Impact Nomad! The space opened Monday, July 14 at 25th & … Continued
Toronto summers move fast — one minute it’s May, the next your Aperol spritz is freezing over. So we asked some of the city’s top social media influencers where to eat outdoors while the sun’s still out and the people-watching is at its peak. Here are the 6 hottest patios according to Toronto’s top foodies. … Continued
If your Instagram feed is currently a sun-drenched montage of your friends coastside, gelato in hand, breezy linens blowing in the winds — and you’re just trying to keep your shoulders from sticking to a TTC seat — allow us to introduce you to a slice of Sicily here in Toronto. Gelateria Dolce Mia, the … Continued
Chef Nuit Regular is putting down the pad Thai — at least for now — and picking up a plate of adobo. Along with her husband and longtime collaborator Jeff Regular, and his brother Joel, she’s opening Makilala, a full-on love letter to Filipino food and culture, set to open in August at 105 Church … Continued
From the team behind Lucia and Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, Sal’s Pasta & Chops is a new Italian-Canadian spot now open in Little Italy. It takes over the former home of Wolfie, which surprised diners when it shut down in May after less than a year. Michael Sangregorio and Fabio Bondi have happily swooped … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Canada’s most legendary deli institutions, Schwartz’s Deli, is making its way to Toronto for a rare visit. On July 30, Montreal’s iconic Schwartz’s Deli will be popping up in Toronto for one day only, courtesy of WeCook, a ready-to-eat meal delivery service known for its chef-curated dishes. The pop-up will be hosted at … Continued
The team behind Paris Paris has finally opened the doors to one of Toronto’s most anticipated restaurant openings of 2025 — a debut Nelly Furtado hinted at over a year ago. Turns out, Taberna Lx was actually close to 15 years in the making for Kelly Amaral who has opened the modern Portuguese restaurant alongside … Continued
