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Sash Restaurant is old school with a new twist

By lindsaylow

A whisper after 5 o’clock, Summerhill’s new Sash Restaurant is completely empty. OpenTable is probably to blame — the website was adamant that there was only one table left to snag before 6:30. So, here we sit, just us and a small army of servers. We won’t see another patron until 5:39 p.m. This is … Continued

Could Katz’s closure signal the death of the deli in Toronto?

By lindsaylow

After nearly 50 years dishing out deli sandwiches, Katz’s Deli & Corned Beef Emporium permanently closed in May. This closure is the latest in a series, as the network of traditional Jewish delicatessens in this city dwindles. Another shuttered deli, Caplansky’s, closed both of its brick and mortar shops last year. “It’s the last thing … Continued

The Alo group is opening a private event space in Yorkville

By Jessica Wei

Soon, event hosts with a penchant for impeccably executed tasting menus will get a chance to have some of the best chefs in the country in the kitchen for their wedding reception, cocktails reception and other private events. Alo Salon is the restaurant group’s first space dedicated to private dining. Located in a space next … Continued

Diamond and Diamond shows no signs of slowing down

By Jarrod Daley

See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers Toronto’s Diamond and Diamond Lawyers has continued to grow and prosper since it was founded It’s been just five years since a family-run business became Canada’s fastest-growing Personal Injury firm.Just one office in 2013, Diamond and Diamond now boasts 13 more offices across Canada (including Vancouver). A … Continued

Hot new restaurants opening in Toronto this July

By lindsaylow

The teams behind chef Jonathan Poon’s wildly popular Ossington hot spots, Superpoint Pizza and Paris Paris wine bar, and Khao San Road are collaborating on an exciting new project. FAVORITES THAI BBQ (141 Ossington Ave.), This new addition will focus on charcoal-fired Thai dishes, courtesy of chef Haan Palcu-Chang (previously of Soso Food Club), and … Continued

Bringing Filipina experiences to the Fringe Festival

By lindsaylow

Ann Paula Bautista, actor, singer and one of the creators behind Tita Jokes, which will be part of the Toronto Fringe Festival this month, always knew she was going to be a performer. “I’ve always known that this was the path. Like when people ask me what my backup plan is, I really don’t have … Continued

Suzanne Barr is Toronto’s next rock star chef

By lindsaylow

From the outside, 1042 Queen St. E. is still mostly a mystery: large squares of cardboard are taped to the windows; brown paper covers the doors. It’s been like this for years. But sometime around last year, small signs of life appeared in the old green industrial building at Pape and Queen: If you peek … Continued