After Lake Inez garnered what can best be described as a cult following, the team behind the East End gem have opened another neighbourhood bar, Belle Isle. Co-owner Zac Schwartz calls the new spot “a bit more calamitous” than Lake Inez — but with all the same whimsy, passion and energy. “We wanted Belle Isle … Continued
Toronto’s Financial District just got a taste of Florence. Florin is the latest venture from Turner Hospitality Group, a family-owned company with a proven track record of destination dining across Ontario. Known for popular establishments such as Twist and Magnone’s in Blue Mountain, Winifred’s in Thornbury, Mother Tongue in both Toronto and Blue Mountain, and … Continued
Patio season has landed, and in Toronto, that means cocktails. There’s nothing better than staking out a sunny (or moonlit, let’s be honest) table and knocking back something cold with your crew. With endless bars and even more drinks to choose from, we’ve zeroed in on five cocktails poised to take over summer 2025. Tropic … Continued
A new “MediterrAsian” restaurant opening in Toronto’s harbourfront next month is bringing a whole new meaning to lakeside dining. “Queens Harbour is more than a restaurant,” says restauranteur Kevin Jazexhi. “Queens Harbour is going to be a landmark in the city of Toronto.” That might sound like a high bar to reach, but with its … Continued
Charlotte Day Wilson and her crew have built more than just a deli; they’ve created a new kind of hangout spot in Toronto, one sandwich (and one record) at a time with the opening of Tutto Panino. The first thing you’ll notice when you walk into Tutto Panino isn’t the scent of simmering brisket or … Continued
We are so into the new that sometimes we forget the old restaurants that have been slinging the perfect pizza, pasta and seafood for decades. That’s where our trusted chefs come in to set us straight that newer doesn’t always mean better. Here are 10 OG restaurants that Toronto chefs still swear by. Barberian’s Steak … Continued
Ju-Raku, the newest spot at Bayview Village, is trying to stand out in Toronto’s crowded Japanese dining scene with something new : A dual concept. It combines a sushi bar and a teppanyaki grill under one roof, set inside a large, contemporary space that nods to both Japanese tradition and Scandinavian minimalism. With room for … Continued
Kensington Market isn’t exactly short on cool bars and even cooler restaurants, but a new addition from some familiar faces is bound to climb your summer hit list. Burdock the Toronto brewery behind those delicious lagers and fun Grape Ales just opened a brand new bar and restaurant right next to its original Augusta Avenue … Continued
The stunning town of Elora is known for many things, including being a fantastic day trip from Toronto —just 90 minutes away — and offering a picture-perfect setting with stunning 19th-century limestone architecture, waterfalls and scenic parks. Now, a culinary superstar with experience living and working in cities around the globe is opening what promises … Continued
Located on College Street between Bathurst and Ossington, Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood was once the centre of the city’s Italian-Canadian community. From the early 1900s through the 1970s an influx of Italian immigrants arrived in the city, bringing with them their culture, food and traditions. By the 1950s, nearly 40 per cent of Toronto’s Italian … Continued
Toronto’s Financial District is about to welcome a delicious new dining destination thanks to Convivium, a three-storey restaurant, cocktail bar and event space opening soon at 83 Yonge Street. Housed inside a landmark 1857 heritage building, this Euro-inspired spot plans to serve seasonally driven food, pour old-world wines and host everything from art shows to … Continued
Many sports bars across Toronto will be streaming the Blue Jays this season, but few are as elevated as the new sports theatre inside Hotel X. The Playbook Commons has just checked in to the ground floor, bringing steak house classics and American-Italian comfort food to the luxury, lakeside hotel. The new venue comes from … Continued
