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Le Sélect Bistro to open under new ownership

By Marlene Mendonca

Le Sélect Bistro is saying au revoir, but not goodbye. After 40 years, the beloved restaurant at 432 Wellington Street will be under new ownership by Allied Properties and will reopen with a new management team. Le Select’s former team outlines the reasons for keeping its door closed in a colourful and heartwarming press release. … Continued

A popular Toronto wine bar might be getting a new outpost

By Jessica Huras

Although the pandemic has seen the unfortunate closure of many Toronto restaurants, and dramatic business model pivots from many others, one of the city’s most popular wine bars appears to be on the verge of an expansion. Records from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario show that Paris Paris recently applied for a liquor … Continued

Amanda Joy on her road to creating TV series Second Jen

By Nikki Gill

Local actor and screenwriter Amanda Joy is the co-creator and star of Second Jen. The season three premiere kicks off Sunday, Feb. 14 at 8:30 p.m. on OMNI Television. The series, which features an all-female creative team, follows the friendship of Jennifer ‘Jen’ Wu (played by Samantha Wan) and Jennifer ‘Mo’ Monteloyola (played by Joy). … Continued

Ascari opening new brick-and-mortar location this spring

By Ron Johnson

A new storefront from the Ascari Group at 1091 Queen St. E. will be open this spring. Ascari Mercatino e Vini will sell specialty pantry items, have an extensive and exclusive wine list, and serve food to go or to eat (pandemic-permitting) inside while sipping an espresso counter-side. Co-owner Erik Joyal describes the new spaces … Continued