Friday Restaurant Recap rounds up the week’s Toronto restaurant news. In this edition: Montreal-style bagels, cupcakes on wheels, Texas-style barbecue, a new spot for chef Grant van Gameren and more.
Opening soon
- Nu Bügel will be serving up Montreal-style bagels in the heart of Kensington Market within the next month.
- Playa Cabana Cantina, a sister venue to Playa Cabana, is setting up shop in The Junction, providing fresh cocktails and healthy dose of Mexican food. [The Grid]
- Chef Grant van Gameren is opening a new restaurant called Crown Cooks at 797 College Street. [The Grid]
Newly opened
- Paintbox Bistro brings career training and work opportunities as well as great food to the residents of Regent Park.
- Get your cupcake fix on the go with Pretty Sweet, Toronto’s new mobile cupcakery.
- The Crazy Tomato adds a family friendly, homey-style trattoria to St. Clair East.
- Triple A Bar is saucin’ up Old Town Toronto with some Texas-style barbecue.
- Chef Daniel Boulud’s new endeavor, Cafe Boulud, opens at the Four Seasons today. [Toronto Life]
Closing
- After three years in business, Leslieville Cheese Market will be closing its Queen Street West location. [The Grid]
Changes
- Keriwa Cafe is ditching its a la carte dinner service and focusing on tasting menus.