By Nisean Lorde
Jesse Eisenberg is visiting Toronto this week, and he and his family made a pit stop at one of Toronto’s tastiest contemporary Indian cuisine spots. The actor, who’s most known for starring as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in the 2010 film The Social Network, made a surprise visit to Curryish Tavern. “Thank you for dining … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Wellington Market’s swanky food hall at The Well opened just over a year ago, and now the final 20,000 sq. ft. of dining and experiential space has recently been unveiled! The market now spans 70,000 sq. ft., and with over 50 merchants to choose from, visitors can unwind after work, meet up with friends, and, … Continued
King Street West is not scarce of Italian eateries, but that hasn’t stopped one with roots in Miami from setting up home on the block. But where others are grandeur and cater to the neighbourhood’s young professional demographic, Donna Fernanda introduces a family diner to the street. Family is front and centre at Donna … Continued
With nostalgia becoming a mainstay of Toronto’s nightlife scene, the city’s latest entry is Vinny, a vinyl-themed cocktail lounge and restaurant that opened this month at 480 King Street West, in the former space of Pink Sky. The new venue comes from INK Entertainment, the hospitality group behind spots like Akira Back, Amal and Sofia, … Continued
Vivoli, the long-standing Italian restaurant on College Street, has officially closed after more than two decades in business. The closure was announced quietly on July 2 through a post on the restaurant’s Instagram account. “The end is here…With sad hearts, after two decades of business, Vivoli will be closing their doors. Last day of service … Continued
Few things are more tragic than your dog’s face when you leave them behind to nosh on burgers and spritzes. Especially in the summer, when all you want is to park yourself on a patio. Thankfully, Toronto has plenty of spots where your pup is just as welcome as you are, and in some cases, … Continued
Somehow, these seven Summerlicious menus are only $55, but they’re serving like it’s a hundred-plus. We’re talking steak tartare starters, crispy duck confit with roasted potatoes and seafood risotto stacked with lobster, prawns and calamari From cozy bistros to buzzed about downtown spots, these seven restaurants are seriously overdelivering — and yes, you should book … Continued
Ever walked past 7 Byng Ave in North York and done a double-take at the giant sculpture in front of the restaurant? Nope, that’s not your eyes playing tricks on you; it’s a giant headless duck sculpture, plopped right outside Xihe Yayuan, the new takeout-only Peking duck spot and as you can imagine, it’s been … Continued
Toronto’s dim sum lovers are about to get a taste of the city’s past — reimagined. After quietly closing in February 2023, Lai Wah Heen, once called “the best dim sum in Toronto, maybe the best in North America” by The New York Times, is finally reopening its doors. Located on the second floor of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s dining scene is about to get a hot lineup of new restaurants that actually have us excited to make a reservation. We’re talking moody trattorias, Latin cocktail lounges, sky-high sushi bars and one very hyped-up steak sandwich. Here are 10 of the most anticipated openings in Toronto, and one just an hour away that’s … Continued
With the arrival of GRETA Bar on King Street, and Lulu Bar and Bridgette Bar at The Well last year, it’s clear that popular Calgary restaurants are eager to make Toronto their home — and they’re finding success when they do. Next to make the move across province is Central Restaurant, an intimate happy hour … Continued
BEAR Steak Sandwiches, the super popular shop that grew out of backyard cookouts in Little Italy is expanding. On July 14, co-founders Aki Erenberg and Ricardo Barrientos will open their second location at The Well’s Wellington Market, giving Toronto another chance to experience what has become one of the city’s most talked-about sandwiches. If you’ve … Continued
