Taylor Swift’s favourite British döner kebab shop is heading to Queen Street west

Famed British döner kebab shop I Am Döner kebab shop, with a cult-like following that includes pop star Taylor Swift, is making its way across the pond to Queen St W (with two more locations already confirmed!) On Oct. 17, British-famed doner shop, I Am Döner, will make its Canadian debut with its flagship location at the corner

This striking restaurant on Queen West is Toronto’s newest it spot

Co-owner Conrad Calabrese describes Miss Ivy as a blend of King Street and Queen Street vibes. It offers Asian-inspired share plates, craft cocktails, daily happy hour specials and live DJs, making it a vibrant new hot spot on Queen West. “A lot of places on Queen Street are casual and dive bar–like, but we felt

You can get three courses for only $38 at this new French restaurant on Queen West

Amid Queen Street West’s vibrant food and shopping scene, Ngogo is a new family-owned eatery is offering fantastic fare at shockingly affordable prices. Ngogo Restaurant serves up a multi-course tasting menu brimming with delicious French-inspired dishes for just $38 a person. The price tag doesn’t mean quality is sacrificed, though, as the fine dining experience offers options like steak and seafood. Chef and

The 10 best restaurants on Queen West, ranked

Whether you’re just visiting, just moved into the city, or you’ve been a Torontonian since birth, Queen Street West is one spot you’ll want to return to time and time again. The neighbourhood is one of Toronto’s central hubs, a destination for culture, street art, small shopping boutiques, and, of course, food and drink. Here

The five best restaurants on Queen West, ranked

Whether you’re just visiting, just moved into the city, or you’ve been a Torontonian since birth, Queen Street West is one spot you’ll want to return to time and time again. The neighbourhood is one of Toronto’s central hubs, a destination for culture, street art, small shopping boutiques and, of course, food and drink. Here

Get a cut and a bagel tower at this hip new barbershop on Queen West

Good Company, a multi-use space on Queen West, integrates a barbershop, cafe, and soon-to-be snack bar, aiming to infuse community and energy into the neighbourhood. Owners Mandy Todaro and Eric Buzzeo, inspired by their space’s namesake, strive to embody the essence of good company in all aspects of their establishment. “We used to host parties

Drake attended a private event at this exclusive members-only club on Queen West

You can now rub shoulders with mega superstars like Drake at Three Hearts, a new members-only club that recently opened in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood. Located in the space formerly occupied by iconic live music venue, the Cadillac Lounge, the club comes from the same folks behind the secret garden patio, The Octopus Garden which opened

Beloved iconic Queen West restaurant Chantecler is making a comeback

Three years after Parkdale eatery Chantecler was destroyed by a three-alarm fire, the much beloved French restaurant is set to make a long-awaited comeback. A post on the restaurant’s Instagram shows a hand holding a large number of keys in front of a Toronto-area building with the caption, “Chantecler 2.0 let’s gooooo.” It didn’t take

Chef’s Pandemic pivot lands Queen West a permanent new Indian restaurant

Chef Miheer Shete is bringing a taste of Mumbai to Toronto at his newest endeavour, Curryish Tavern. What began as Chef Shete’s pivot amid the pandemic has slowly turned into a beloved Indian food concept serving forward-thinking Indian fare. The concept for Curryish was originally rolled out by meal kits that Chef Shete created in

This new Queen West restaurant has just one dish on the menu

West Queen West’s latest bistro is bringing a much-loved Parisian tradition to Toronto. Modelled after a dining concept that co-owner Jad Sfeir says is popular in Paris, the menu at J’s Steak Frites has just a single entree option: steak frites.  Priced at $49 per person, the prix fixe menu comes with steak, unlimited French

Queen West is getting a new plant-based pizza spot with a prix-fixe menu

Toronto is getting a new plant-based Italian eatery at 536 Queen St. West with Osteria Du launching this Friday, Dec. 10. It’s the latest concept from Awai Hospitality Group – the team behind local favourites like Avelo (upscale plant-based tasting menu on St. Nicholas St.), vegan pizza spot Pizzeria Du (cult classic that started off

Where to go holiday shopping on Queen West this season

Queen West has no shortage of cute indie boutiques, hipster shops and lively bars and cafes. The range of selection is what makes this neighbourhood a hotspot for holiday shopping. We’ve put together a  shopping list to get you familiar with some small Queen West businesses and help get everyone crossed off your holiday shopping

This Queen West landmark is ready to reopen

After a renovation that started last Spring, Gladstone House announces it will reopen to the public this September. The historical landmark has been a part of the West Queen West community in Toronto for over 130 years. Formerly known as Gladstone Hotel, the new name takes after the original “Gladstone House” engravings on the stone

A Queen West landmark has just hired a visionary new chef

After spending 17 years on Queen St. West, many changes are coming to The Drake Hotel. One of them is the appointment of Chef Laura Maxwell, who is now the executive chef. “We’re so excited to have her join the fam, not only for her experience and incredible leadership, but also for her sharp knife

Popular comic book store moves back to Queen West

In a return to its ’70s roots, Toronto’s Silver Snail Comics is moving back to Queen West. The store, which has resided on Yonge Street just north of Dundas Street for the past nine years, was previously located at Peter Street and Queen Street West from 1973 to 2012. Now, owners Brian Hamelin and Mark

A top Queen West diner is getting a second Toronto outpost

Beloved Queen West diner Aloette is set to open a new location in the coming months. Sister to upscale French restaurant Alo, which regularly ranks among the top restaurants in the country, Aloette first opened its doors in 2017. A more casual concept than Alo, Aloette is known for its menu of fancified diner fare,