Named by the Food Network as one of the 15 best underground supper clubs in the world, Luke’s Underground Supper Table (L.U.S.T.) is the brainchild of chef Luke Hayes, who took over his first kitchen at his mother’s restaurant in Kingston at the incredible age of 15. Each L.U.S.T event is held at a secret

Authentic Thai cuisine in the heart of Markham, the cooking style at Lanna revolves around local ingredients and traditional Thai styles, characterized by a balanced taste combination of sour, spicy, salty, sweet and bitter. Lanna’s goal is to have Canadian restaurant-goers taste the most authentic and delicious Thai food. The menu features traditional Thai soups

Who would have thought a second after ending the Black Hoof chapter the tireless restaurateur Jen Agg would work her magic in a storied Queen West space? Well she did, and it’s the eatery equivalent of a warm embrace. Le Swan’s skinny room showcases its original spirit and is darkened conspiratorially, with tableside lights allowing

Bocce ball, beer and burgers, oh my! The East end just got a little more fun with Lob or Love of Bocce, an indoor bocce ball bar that is open all year round. With nine tracks that are completely wheelchair accessible, Lob wants to make sure a little spirited competition can be enjoyed by everyone.

A Liberty Village favourite, Local Public Eatery remains one of the neighbourhood’s best kept secrets. The people behind Local are passionate about making delicious meals from the best ingredients and having diners pair it with one of the many rotating craft beer options. The menu covers the greatest hits of the gastropub genre: potato and

Toronto is the perfect city to bring a taste of the U.K. to Canada. With grain-fed chicken that comes from local farmers, London Fried Chicken prioritizes all-natural food that is not raised with hormones or steroids. The Lakeshore restaurant offers chicken combos ranging from two-piece to 16 piece meals and provides an extensive menu including

Love Chix loves its customers and its chickens probably the same amount. Hailed as one of Toronto’s best chicken restaurants — find the bird in a sandwich or a salad, atop poutine or holding its own on a plate — the only chickens used are locally sourced and have been raised free of antibiotics and

As a popular halal Korean eatery, it’s no surprise that this place tends to be bustling, so it’s recommended to arrive early to secure your spot! Step into the retro and rustic interior, which sets the stage for a remarkable dining experience featuring a wide selection of freshly marinated meats and delectable side dishes. Among

Marked is a flashy new restaurant from Fourthspace Hospitality, the group behind Coffee Oysters Champagne and its now well-known secret bar à toi. Like COC and à toi, Marked is a stylish space with killer cocktails, a well-curated food menu, and a design that encourages diners to move through different parts of the space throughout

The Gladstone Hotel is the city’s premier hotel for artists and travelling virtuosos. Positioned in between the city’s most eclectic areas, Melody Bar, in the Gladstone, is the perfect place to spend the day watching the city’s creatives pass by you. In an old Victorian building, Melody Bar has been completely renovated to give off

Mother Tongue, a modern Asian restaurant and cocktail bar by the Turner Stevens Group, is new to Toronto’s dining scene and can be found inside the Templar Hotel on Adelaide Street West. From the outside, the former home of Monk Kitchen and Parcae doesn’t look like much has changed except for one thing — there’s

Monte Wan of beloved Khao San Road is bringing Toronto more of Thai cuisine’s greatest hits with Nana. Taken from the Thai word for “meeting place,” its communal tables and menu of street food–inspired small sharing dishes really hit the idea home. “Nana” can also mean “many,” which is seen through the multitude of influences

Monte Wan of popular Thai spot Khao San Road has opened Nana (which means “meeting place” in Thai), featuring dishes inspired by the street food of Thailand. The setting is inspired by the little eating establishments on the streets of Bangkok, where patrons socialize at shared tables on plastic stools. The menu features Thai staples

Nome Izakaya is the home of a fresh take on authentic Japanese cuisine. This North York tapas restaurant and lounge specializes in fresh sashimi delicacies. The menu features everything from classic rolls like seared salmon and lobster to grilled beef tongue and fried chicken. Chef’s selections include the monkfish tacos and pan fried chicken gyoza.

Odd Burger is the home of the world’s very first 24-hour vegan fast food drive thru. This company began as a grassroots vegan organization that distributed locally sourced meal kits before turning into a fast food truck. Eventually, Odd Burger opened the fast food drive thru on College Street and began operating a manufacturing centre

Omai is a new Japanese temaki and sake bar on Baldwin Street from Edward Bang and Jason Ching.

Omni Palace has landed in Canada, with its first location outside of China just five minutes from Fairview Mall in North York. The restaurant chain is known for its large hand-pulled noodles and the new space has 83 seats nestled in an emerging business and restaurant hub just south of Victoria Park and Sheppard Avenue.

If you’re going to do one thing, do it well. Pawel Grezlikowski took that to heart and has done his thing, fried chicken sandwiches, exceedingly well. Starting with whole legs, Grezlikowski removes the bones before brining the meat, then soaking it in buttermilk. Despite demand at the high-volume, small space (his shop is 200 square

The team behind notable destinations like Pizza Wine Disco, Cibo Wine Bar and even Don Alfonso is back again, this time bringing yet another unique nightlife spot to the city. Paris Texas, takes over the former Arcane building on King West, serving up an elevated, upscale way to watch sports while promoting conversation and connection. It’s

Caribbean meets Asian soul food at the Dundas West hot spot Patois. Chef and owner Craig Wong named the restaurant after the primary Jamaican national language because it represents the merging of cultures, which is exactly what Wong is doing with the food. The menu features a variety of Asian staples and classic Jamaican influences,