With two locations in Parkdale and Trinity Bellwoods, popular hamburger joint Extra Burger is gearing up to open a third location in Oakwood Village this fall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @extraburgerto The new spot will replace the former Montejunto Bar & Grill, located at 319 Oakwood Ave. Extra … Continued
Run by internationally renowned chef and sommelier J.P. Adamo (co-owner of Bar Piquette), Crosley’s restaurant officially opened in January 2021. The menu at Crosley’s features shareable small plates made from local, sustainable ingredients, making it the perfect spot for larger groups. Chef Joachim (Joe) Hayward previously worked as the head chef at the now-closed Brothers … Continued
Fashion entrepreneur Joe Mimran (Club Monaco, Joe Fresh, Dragon’s Den) has teamed up with respected hospitality industry veteran Tony Longo (Splendido, Centro, INK Entertainment Group) to announce the opening of Quadro Ristorante, a modern Italian restaurant located at 577 College St. in Toronto. Using the finest Italian ingredients, Quadro’s menu offers a premium Italian dining … Continued
Caryn Lieberman is one of Ontario’s most recognizable faces reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic as a broadcast journalist at Global News. You might have seen her out in the field on your TV, covering everything from breaking news to crime stories. We chatted with Lieberman about how she met her husband, Brian Lafleche, as a … Continued
Find the finest cuts of meat, juicy burgers, lobster rolls, an international wine list, and Terroni’s iconic pizza and pasta at Stock Bar. At the corner of Yonge and Montgomery, Cosimo Mamolitti (Terroni) and Stephen Alexander (Cumbrae’s) have created a European-style street-level patio and an outdoor rooftop dining area offering sweeping views of the city. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Dandylion, a critically acclaimed restaurant on Queen West, announced its permanent closure over the holiday weekend. The restaurant, helmed by ace chef Jason Carter, announced the move over social media, stating that Dandylion was never meant “to be forever,” and indicated the team is already working on something new. “Dandylion was a real labour of … Continued
A few months into its run, Atai Bistro is already wooing diners with its combination of cosy, French café vibes and flavourful Moroccan fare. The restaurant aims to bring a contemporary approach to Moroccan cuisine, with chef de cuisine Meaghan Foster putting her own spin on traditional regional recipes using French cooking techniques. “While we … Continued
A brand new pizza joint has officially come to Dupont Avenue. Prohibition Pie Garden celebrated its grand opening on July 30 with a special summer pop-up, packed with pizza, wings, cocktails, and of course, music. Originally slated to open during the pandemic, the grand opening marks a major milestone for the establishment and comes after … Continued
If you’re looking to purchase a fresh new pair of white Nike Airs for all your newly-vaxxed patio dinners and backyard gatherings, chances are you might have a hard time finding them anywhere in-store in Toronto. Is it that post-lockdown retail boom? Not exactly. Sneaker experts say opportunity is the reason why you probably can’t … Continued
By lindsaylow
Combining her love for Caribbean flavours and a passion for cooking, chef Kareema Beckles opened Chef Kareema Caribbean Fusion in December 2020 on Dundas Street East. Chef Kareema’s is a Caribbean-fusion restaurant that puts a spin on classic dishes with a menu that rotates on a weekly basis. Although the dishes change frequently, certain flavours … Continued
Torontonians will now be able to get their hands on jewelry from T.O.-born designer Lisa Gozlan even faster! Located at 87 Cumberland St. is Lisa Gozlan Jewelry’s very first showroom, featuring numerous displays of quality pieces that were curated with the intention to create lasting styles for everyday wear. The eponymous collection is known for … Continued
