With the Taste of the Danforth festival coming up this weekend, many are preparing to celebrate the city’s Greek culture – and, of course, the cuisine. Many restaurants have been institutions in Toronto for ages, helping to bring the Danforth to level of reverence it has today. Below, we rounded up some of the most … Continued
Fat Zhu Noodle Lab has officially opened in North York, bringing just six counter seats, three tables and a tightly focused menu of Hong Kong–style wonton noodles and slow-braised beef brisket. The new spot comes from Eddie Yeung, the chef behind Markham’s longtime favourite Wonton Hut. Born and trained in Hong Kong, Yeung spent more … Continued
With Dang Good Donuts, Rajjot Arora is on a mission: to serve really good, really fresh donuts to Torontonians. With a combination of classics like cinnamon sugar, birthday cake and strawberry cheesecake, Dang Good Donuts will also offer rotating monthly and limited-time flavours. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toronto … Continued
Forget the viral lineups and impossible reservations. We asked Toronto food creator Fred Bkayleh (@fredbk on TikTok) to share the neighbourhood gems he recommends to friends, returns to again and again, and keeps ordering from. 1. Chantecler View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chantecler (@chanteclerto) Tucked along Bloor West near … Continued
For a long time, the unwritten rule for local wine lovers has been that Ontario handles whites well, but if you want a serious red, you buy imported from California, France, or Italy. A winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake might have just challenged that assumption. Wine critic Tony Aspler awarded a 100-point score to Big Head Wines’ … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Forget checking into another ordinary hotel. There are tons of unforgettable places to stay across Ontario, from glass domes to fairytale-like cabins in the forest. And one Ontario railway museum takes things in an entirely different direction, letting you spend the night inside a real vintage train caboose, complete with original railway details, super-cozy beds … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Potato chips have gone full-on foodie with the return of the popular Miss Vickie’s Ristoranti Series, a limited-edition collection inspired by signature dishes from Toronto’s Pizzeria Badiali, Vancouver’s Ask For Luigi and Montreal’s Nora Gray. What happens when three of Canada’s hottest Italian restaurants trade pasta and pizza for potato chips? We gathered the masses … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Ontario is full of big-name summer getaways, but some of the province’s most unforgettable spots are a little more tucked away. Here are a few hidden gem attractions that prove there’s so much more to explore in Ontario than the usual beach towns, everything from a protected forest that boasts some of the province’s oldest … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Heated Rivalry just dominated the Canadian Screen Awards, and now, it’s coming for Toronto’s music scene, too. Sony Music Soundtracks has announced Heated Rivalry x Gone to the Cottage indie record store vinyl release parties, with the physical editions arriving in record stores on July 10. To celebrate, participating stores across North America will host … Continued
Toronto’s dessert scene has never met a trend it didn’t want to supersize. The latest example is Batter Bars, a local chocolate company making thick, filling-packed bars designed as much for social media as they are for eating. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Ruba and Ahmed Alkhatib, Batter Bars grew out of a conversation about combining … Continued
Digital creator Jordan Shore (@jordshore) is here with a hit list of Toronto openings worth knowing about. From hidden King East gems to already-packed date-night spots, these are the new restaurants and buzzy hangouts everyone will soon be claiming they discovered first. 1. The Rosebud A true hidden gem on King Street East, The Rosebud … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The FIFA World Cup kicks off in Toronto this Friday, and amid all the tournament buzz, there’s a particular type of soccer nostalgia that major events like this tend to stir up: think vintage plastic playing cards and boxy TVs airing matches in smoky neighbourhood bars. This aura is at the heart of the upcoming … Continued
