By Nisean Lorde
After less than a year, a beloved Toronto restaurant-bar in Little Italy — wedged between the Chin Radio Building and the Royal Theatre —closed its doors on Saturday. Wolfie (614 College St.) shifted nightly from a buzzing dinner spot to a lively lounge, with DJs spinning vinyl late into the night. Known as a late-night … Continued
After nearly a decade at one of Toronto’s most celebrated Italian restaurants, chef Justin Friedlich is striking out on his own — and he’s doing it in style. The former chef de cuisine at Buca Yorkville is opening Shay, a new Italian-inspired restaurant and wine bar in Rosedale, named after his daughter. Shay is set … Continued
The space beside the Ritz-Carlton, the former home of The Shore Club, is getting a new life thanks to Glowbal Group, the team behind the iconic Financial District restaurant Black + Blue. Riley’s Fish & Steak, a Michelin-recommended restaurant Glowbal already owns and operates in Vancouver, is coming to Toronto, slated to open its doors … Continued
If you’ve ever had trouble getting a seat at Little Italy hot spot Danny’s Pizza Tavern, now you won’t have to go far to find the same laidback vibe and unbeatable pies. Last week, Danny’s Next Door opened up—you guessed it—right next door and it’s offering a bar that complements the tavern, but it’s reserved … Continued
Looking to break free from the office for a lunch with a kick? Sink your teeth into a flaky Caribbean classic: the Jamaican patty. This pastry’s got a storied past in Toronto. 38 years ago, the city was rocked by the infamous “Patty Wars” when health inspectors decided that “beef patties” couldn’t legally be called … Continued
Update: The Lunch Lady, the beloved Vietnamese street food icon made famous by Anthony Bourdain, has passed away. Nguyễn Thị Thanh died of cardiac arrest on May 19, 2025, shortly after arriving in Toronto ahead of her new restaurant opening. The Ossington location, originally set to open June 3, has been postponed. Fifteen years ago, … Continued
Same Same, Toronto’s newest Thai restaurant, is set to open May 22 under the ownership of Jesse Warfield and Phanom Suksaen (owner of Toronto restaurants Le Lert, Savor, Larb Muang, Aamara and Koh Lipe,) but the inspiration for the concept revolves around a Vancouverite. “Chef Tempo” aka chef Warakorn Suriyawong, first moved from Thailand to … Continued
Toronto has no shortage of “best restaurant” lists — but most come from critics, influencers, or people who just really love burrata. We wanted the real deal. So we asked 50 of the city’s top chefs — from Rob Rossi and Anna Chen to Massimo Capra and Alida Solomon — where they actually eat when … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Last month, Toronto’s Charlie’s Burgers united two Michelin chefs for an unforgettable dining series (at $1,675 a pop, so you know the food was good). Culinary titan Masaki Saito, who made history as the first chef to earn two Michelin stars in Toronto, and the renowned French gastronomist Jérôme Schilling, who holds the prestigious title … Continued
Baldwin Village’s latest sandwich shop, Alfie’s only opened last month, and yet, with its viral success, owner-chef Alex Rad already has big plans for expansion. Though it may seem like an overnight success, Alfie’s Sandwiches & Market, which comes from the team behind Smoque N’ Bones, was years in the making. Born from a pandemic … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Next month, two of Toronto’s top culinary talents will collaborate for a one-night-only tasting dinner event at Park Hyatt Toronto (4 Avenue Rd) to mark the end of the city’s vibrant Sakura Season. On Sunday, June 1, patrons can dine on an eight-course tasting menu presented by MICHELIN-starred chef Ryusuke Nakagawa of Aburi Hana restaurant … Continued
If you’ve ever dreamed of indulging in a perfectly cooked, dry-aged ribeye without committing to a white tablecloth or a triple-digit bill, you’ll want to head to Paris Steak — a sleek, subversive new steakhouse that recently opened in Liberty Village. Housed in a moody, art-splashed space that blends the feel of a French bistro … Continued
