Last night a fire broke out at popular Italian eatery Gusto 101. [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CkBmnNjgW9j/?hl=en”] According to onlookers who posted on Reddit, the fire seems to have started in the restaurant’s chimney, and firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze not long after. “The building evacuated pretty fast and the fire was out within ten minutes. … Continued
During the height of the pandemic, many Toronto restaurants were forced to come up with creative concepts to secure business and pay their rent. Some started in-house delivery models. Others ran their businesses out of ghost kitchens. And some began sharing spaces with other business owners, adjusting their operating hours and running two concepts out … Continued
Eataly, the renowned marketplace known for being a museum for Italian food is opening a second location at CF Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke. Cadillac Fairview recently announced that a multi-year lease had been signed. In North America alone, Eataly currently has nine flagship destinations and 40 stores worldwide. The buzzy food destination slated to open … Continued
Luxury dessert brand Delysées has announced a brand new location that’s set to open next month in Yorkville. Following last year’s re-opening on Ossington Ave., Delysées‘ latest project features the intricate and dazzling macarons and mini cakes that the brand is known for, but with a slight twist: a high-end tea bar and an upscale … Continued
Rafael Bastidas and Sergio Calderon have been regulars in Toronto’s restaurant scene for the last decade. Rafael is a co-owner at midtown’s taco and churro spot, Clandestina, and also a general manager at Fonda Lola and Arepa Cafe, while Sergio has worked as the general manager at Milagro, as the manager at Fonda Lola, and … Continued
Hybrid grocers, or “grocerants” are the latest trend sweeping the city, acting as a one-stop-shop for all your dining out and grocery item needs. A mashup of the words “grocery” and “restaurants” — think of delicious, locally owned spots that feature in-restaurant markets selling artisanal pantry items, fresh pasta and more. We’ve sourced five of … Continued
A familiar face for Middle Eastern cuisine on Geary Ave. is opening a second location in March 2023. The Parallel Brothers, owned and operated by actual brothers Aharon, George, Guy and Alon, have purchased a spot in Kensington Market at 152 Augusta Ave. The three-storey space is currently vacant, but once housed a dive bar. … Continued
A recent court ruling found that restaurant owners, and subsequently employees, must now include credit card tips as a liability for CPP and EI payments. The ruling was made in response to the Ristorante a Mano v Minister of National Revenue case. Ristorante a Mano is a Halifax-based restaurant which employs servers who are tasked … Continued
When word got around that David Chang’s Momofuku Noodle Bar was officially checking out of the Shangri-La later this year, fans and past patrons wondered what would move into the space in its place. If you loved the Asian-inspired eats of Momofuku, you’ll be in good company with Mott 32, the award-winning Chinese restaurant chain … Continued
Beloved Italian spot Piano Piano is opening a new Toronto location at 55 Colborne St. Over the years Chef Victor Barry, along with business partners Brendan Piunno and Nikki Leigh McKean, have taken unpretentious fine dining across Toronto and the GTA, expanding Piano Piano from one location to three. [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CgCZE7_rII2/?hl=en”] Now a fourth location … Continued
After decades of anticipation and countless trips across the border to stock up, those iconic sweet and fluffy rolls from Hawaii are finally available in Canada. King’s Hawaiian Origiinal Hawaiian Sweet Rolls have been a favourite sine the 1950s when Robert R. Taira opened his first bakeshop in the quaint historic town of Hilo, Hawaii, … Continued
