Fine and fresh ingredients are crafted into traditional Italian dishes at 12 Tables. The team behind the new Avenue Road joint has been restaurateurs in Europe since 1999, and recently took their talents to Toronto. The menu includes a pavlova which is nothing short of spectacular, served with homemade raspberry coulis, whipped cream and seasonal
Restaurant 3030 Dundas West is a hotbed of culture in the ever-more-happening Junction. The cavernous space is a bit of everything: a bar, restaurant, art gallery and concert hall rolled into one. Paintings from local artists โ like cool cat Nick Sweetman โ oversee patrons downing local brews and tucking into eats before heading to
Be it for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks, AGO Bistro will delight museum visitors with its quality fresh ingredients all sourced locally. Prix fixe menus are available for lunch and dinner, and a good time is guaranteed no matter the time or how big the dining party is.
For chef Anna Chenโs first stand-alone restaurant, she opted to open a 32-seater in the west end. Blonde wood accents the minimalist room, and soulful tunes play overhead, foreshadowing Chenโs highly elegant take on comfort food. Buoyed by her knowledge from stints at Figo and Scaramouche โ plus an upbringing in India โ Chen has
Nothing says weekend-ready like a fruity drink paired with a morning brunch. Aviator Danforth is just the place with specialized weekend brunch menus and afternoon tea. The bistro’s brunch menu offers a variety of large dish meals from smoked salmon to macaroni and cheese to lasagna. Small dishes include nachos and charcuterie. Located on Danforth’s
Imagine if Canada got the same sun as the Mediterranean all year round. At least weโre privy to Mediterranean food all year round in Toronto. And Aviv Restaurant is a great place to help with that. Located along the St. Clair West strip of the Wychwood area, Aviv Restaurant pulls from Spanish, Italian, Israeli and
Avling, the east endโs pastel-hued brewery on Queen Street is more than just a pretty face. The sustainable brewpubโs top tier-talent, assembled by founder Max Meighen, includes head chef Suzanne Barr (previously the chef and owner of Torontoโs beloved Saturday Dinette), head brewer Brandon Judd, who comes by way of Godspeed Brewery, and head butcher
Chef Craig Wong invites guests into an oceanic oasis at Bar Mignonette. The Chinese-Jamaican chef applies his experience working at Michelin-starred restaurants with his heritage to work wonders at his newest venture. He first opened Patois Toronto in 2014, which paired traditional Chinese family-style dining with bold Caribbean flavours. Now at Bar Mignonette, the chef
The newest sibling in the growing Oliver & Bonacini family opened yesterday. Beaumont Kitchen matches restaurant with retail at its location inside the brand new Saks Fifth Avenue in Sherway Gardens.
Four restaurants capitalizing on latest culinary trend - exotic meats from venison to rabbit
“Borrel” is a Dutch term for a casual meeting ground for friends to come together over food and drink, and Borrel on the Danforth is just that. Following in the footsteps of its namesake, this Dutch snack bar is the perfect place to meet over some bitterballen and a couple of steins. Reminiscent of a
Cactus Club Cafรฉ is all set to open its second location in the GTA at Etobicokeโs Sherway Gardens shopping centre this week. The new outpost will be unveiled on Oct. 24, after an intimate first-look tasting event held for local food media. On hand to mingle with the crowd at the event was Richard Jaffray,
Cactus Club Cafe Toronto opened its doors just over a week ago at First Canadian Place on Adelaide. Helmed by Vancouver Chef Rob Feenie of Iron Chef fame, this is the 28th location for the upscale chain, but the first east of Saskatoon.
With over 20 years of experience, Chef Kareema is not new to Torontoโs restaurant scene. She uses Caribbean and North American flavours to put a unique taste on all her culinary creations. Alongside barbecue chicken, sautรฉed portobello mushrooms, and beef ribs, the menu at this Dundas Street restaurant include Caribbean classics like the oxtail and
Toronto’s newest Korean fusion restaurant and bar, offers a diverse menu blending traditional Korean favourites with contemporary vegan dishes. Standout items include vegan rosรฉ rice niblets, grilled pork collar ssam and ivory jampong udon. Located at Queen West & Portland, it provides a modern take on Korean cuisine with carefully crafted cocktails.
Duo patisserie is a chic Markham bakery that specializes in viennoiseries, cakes and chocolates. It is a French-inspired cafe with a Japanese flare. The must-try item here is the croissant which comes in the traditional form, as well as pain au chocolat, almond, chocolate almond, roast beef, ham and cheese, salami and cheese, and a
Ever miss the days of strolling through the night markets of Vietnam, collecting snacks as you peruse all the different vendors? Well DZO Viet Eatery has brought the night markets of Hแปi An to Toronto. This Dundas West eatery is an ode to Vietnam with an influence of vibrant Mexican cuisine. It is the ultimate
The JOEY franchise has become somewhat of a Toronto staple over the last couple years. The slew of restaurants boasts a comfortable lounge atmosphere where high-end burgers and fries and overpriced edamame seem to reign supreme. The Shops at Don Mills location is the perfect spot for an afternoon drink on the massive upstairs patio
This adorable gelato shop’s story begins with a rise to fame while operating out of a food truck. Naniโs Gelato was born through a goal of finding good quality artisan gelato that infuses Indian and Asian flavours. In Punjabi, โNaniโ means grandmother–a suitable name for sweet desserts that will bring back a nostalgic taste of
Leslieville’s best-kept secret might just be the Queen’s Head Pub’s back patio, where guests can unwind with a daily drink special or dig into a globally inspired menu. From Thai spring rolls and curried mussels to Baja fish tacos, homemade French onion soup and chicken wings, there’s something to satisfy every craving. The kitchen stays