Summerhill residents can now start their day with a cup of joe from Ethica Coffee Roasters without making the trip across town. A new coffee shop has arrived to share the beans, but it’s not like other cafés on the block: MitFar Boutique Café celebrates both coffee and art. The name “MitFar” comes from the … Continued
McDonald’s highly-anticipated Chicken Big Mac is set to hit menus next week, and it’s a recipe that’s been two years in the making. Created by Jeff Anderson, McDonald’s senior manager of menu innovation in Toronto, the new burger will feature the classic toppings found in the Big Mac — lettuce, processed cheddar cheese, pickles and … Continued
After 20 years running a slew of successful restaurants in Toronto including Goa Indian Farm Kitchen, Popa Burmese Kitchen and Amaya Express, chef Hemant Bhagwani has opened a sprawling 7,000-square-foot eatery in New York. “This is a very big step in my life,” said Bhagwani, who’s latest eatery opened its doors on Feb. 14. “I’ve been trying … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto playwright and medical doctor Suvendrini Lena is carrying on the tradition of doctor/writer that dates back to the days of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Anton Chekov. Her latest work, Rubble, opens at the Theatre Passe Muraille on Feb 25 and runs until (opening night, March 2) March 18. Rubble, is based on the … Continued
Although inflation has caused the cost of dining out to soar, there are many standout restaurants in the city with quality food at reasonable prices. And when it comes to restaurant recommendations, who better to trust than a chef — and a Michelin chef to boot! Chef Jonathan Poon, recently awarded Bib Gourmand recognition for … Continued
Over the last 60 years, Torontonians have continued their love affair with Pusateri’s, the gourmet grocer that introduced locals to imported Italian goods and speciality products they couldn’t find anywhere else. And now, the glam grocery store is rejoining the community where it all started. In the summer of 2023, Pusateri’s will return to its … Continued
After Masaki Saito received two Michelin stars last winter for his eponymous Yorkville restaurant, the perfectionist will be opening a handful of new eateries in Toronto in 2023. “It’s true we have five new restaurants coming this year,” said a communications aide at Saito’s restaurant. “We are working on new restaurant developments, and we aim … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is moving forward with allowing laneway houses in Yorkville after the area has been exempt from the housing type for years. The city will be holding a public meeting about the proposed zoning bylaw change for the area on Feb. 28. However, the meeting is only a formality, according to local resident and co-president … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Relief from those never-ending airport lineups could be on the way, as Air Canada is set to become the first airline in Canada to use digital identification at pilot projects in airports in Vancouver and Toronto. Currently underway, Air Canada’s digital identification is available for customers departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) when boarding select … Continued
Although inflation has caused the cost of dining out to soar, there are many standout restaurants in the city with quality food at reasonable prices. And when it comes to restaurant recommendations, who better to trust than a chef — and a Michelin chef to boot! Chef Jackie Lin, recently awarded a Michelin star for … Continued
We’re only just over a month in and already 2023 is promising big things for Toronto’s food, beverage and dining scene. From coffee shops and noodle bars to breweries and sports bars, we’ve already been blessed with plenty of new eateries. And it’s not slowing down anytime soon, as favourite brands from all over the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Yesterday, an Instagram post from the venerable Lakeview Restaurant on Dundas Street West announced the diner would be undergoing some changes. This information was reported by local media outlets to mean that the Lakeview is closing. It is not, according to owner Fadi Hakim. StreetsofToronto reached out to the owner of the Lakeview who said, … Continued
