For decades, self-serve salad bars and buffets have been an integral part of the Canadian dining experience. But, even as restaurants begin to reopen doors in Toronto and the GTA, outlets that offered buffet services as part of their operations have been required to remove the facility and forced to adapt to changing times. So, … Continued
After much planning, debate, and a few trips back to the drawing board, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and the Ministry of Education have put forward a back-to-school plan for Toronto public school staff, students, and parents. The original start date for public schools in Toronto was Sept. 8, but the new protocols — … Continued
By Nikki Gill
You know Alex Colville. Perhaps not by name, but you already know the painting. A pair of binoculars dominates the canvas, belonging to a flaxen haired woman who is combing the horizon in search of something. Her perch on the upper deck of a ferry obscures her man behind her, with both figures framed by … Continued
The opening day at the CNE is usually one of great fanfare, but the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered its plans. The fair was cancelled back in May, making it the second occasion that the physical fair was called off since the second World War. However, that didn’t stop city officials from celebrating the time-honoured … Continued
Montreal’s iconic steakhouse, Moishes, is bidding goodbye to its home on the Plateau, leaving many steak lovers wondering if Toronto’s steakhouses will possibly face a similar fate. When the 82-year-old classic grilled its final ribeyes at its venerable St-Laurent location in March, little could anybody fathom that this famed steakhouse would not reopen even after … Continued
The organizers behind Street Eats Market are hosting a Filipino Street Market this weekend. From Aug. 22 to 23rd, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Scarborough Town Centre, 15,000 square feet will become a Filipino street food scene. Featured eats at the Filipino Street Market will include Halo Halo, barbecued meats, Lechon, and … Continued
Looking for artistic experiences that are both safe and boundary-pushing? SummerWorks has you covered with its annual Performance Festival running throughout August. Collaborating with an existing roster of diverse artists and artistic groups who experiment with and expand upon alternatives to traditional theatre, SummerWorks has re-imagined its programming to adapt to the new rules of … Continued
It was only a matter of time until chef Nuit Regular (Sabai Sabai, Pai, Kiin) brought her own small revolution to the food scene during these pandemic-addled times. By Chef Nuit, a new pop-up restaurant on Adelaide, is the latest experiment from Regular that was prompted by the new realities of COVID-era hospitality. The announcement … Continued
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By Nikki Gill
Even as the Stage 3 reopening continues in Toronto, one unfortunate enduring reality is the non-stop news of restaurants closing up shop over insurmountable COVID-related hardships. Here are the five most recent locales to which we reluctantly bid farewell. Don Alfonso 1890 Don Alfonso 1890, one of Toronto’s favourite spots to celebrate a special occasion … Continued
By Nikki Gill
King Street West’s Latin-inspired restaurant Baro Toronto will be launching its first Latin Korean barbecue night on Wednesday. The menu, curated by Baro’s own chef de cuisine Justin Lee, will feature five courses that combine Latin and Korean flavours. Lee says the idea for the themed night came up during a conversation amongst the chef … Continued
