Rollian Sushi offers everything you need to satisfy your sushi craving. The Uptown Yonge spot is known for its super-fresh seafood and consistently great service. On top of their usual rolls, sashimi and sushi, they also have a great selection of teriyaki, udon bowls and tempura. Rollian also has a daily raw selection on top
Dundas Street West has become a sort of “Little Japan” with its variety of eateries peddling everything from cheesecake, matcha soft serve and of course, ramen.
Sassafraz, the quintessential Yorkville hangout and celeb magnet, has been seriously revamped. The 20-year-old Victorian house has gone from a sunny yellow to a sophisticated sage green, and that’s just the beginning of the transformation. This new redesign is a culmination of two years of research. After all, it’s hard to revamp such a beloved
Famous for their cupcakes, Short & Sweet is one of the city’s best bake shops. Owned by Orli Levy, a mother and beauty industry executive who decided to make her life a little sweeter by quitting her job and opening a bakery in 2009. As a lifelong baker, she took inspiration from her mother and
Carmine Costantino has been in the service industry for years. He founded Zaza Espresso Bar in Yorkville, and he’s owned a slew of restaurants across the city. So when he decided to open his own Neapolitan pizzeria, he got serious. He placed a job ad in a Naples newspaper and landed three chefs from the motherland, including pizza maestro Pasquale Ponticiello.
Spaccio is Terroni‘s central kitchen, an artisanal hub, eatery and storefront all in one. This massive, industrial space in Corktown has been a dream of owner Cosimo Mammoliti’s for over five years. With ten businesses, including their wine agency Cavinona and their online store La Bottega di Terroni, this restaurant group has become a household
The only thing better than going to a bar to watch a Blue Jays game is when that bar literally overlooks the Rogers Centre with floor-to-ceiling windows. Located inside the Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel, Sportsnet Grill offers up exciting takes on traditional pub fare, like pulled pork mac and cheese, on a menu organized
STK Toronto is the first Canadian outpost of the swanky NYC-based micro chain operated by The ONE Group.
Experience a playful fusion of traditional Korean cuisine and North American comfort food at Té. This chef-owned gem serves up modern interpretations with love and care. Handcrafted by the chef and her mom, each dish is a labour of culinary magic. Indulge in tea-inspired cocktails, Japanese craft beers, sake, and wine.And make sure to save
The Butternut Baking Co. is Toronto’s first 100 per cent natural bakery specializing in paleo, gluten-free and low carb baked goods. Owners Michelle and Christine set out to create a guilt-free bakery that was completely free of cane sugar and grains. With their first brick and mortar location in the Junction, Butternut Baking Co. is
Whether overtly or just secretly, Torontonians are buzzing with excitement for The Cheesecake Factory’s Canadian debut at Yorkdale Mall on November 21, 2017.
The Commoner is a staple in Toronto’s Roncesvalles neighbourhood. The cosy and comfortable family spot is a home away from home for many of its regular patrons. The menu is stacked with Canadian classics, warming comfort foods and a ton of local craft brews. Try their colossal nachos, fried chicken sandwich, or some other pub
The Good Son’s new location at the Shops at Don Mills is just as inviting as the original spot on Queen Street West. Its menu is largely the same, with a few additions, such as a chicken caesar salad and a cubano sandwich. “We always wanted to expand our brand and bring the Good Son
Chef Vittorio Colacitti has an unusually varied resume. He’s done fine dining (at George, Lucien and Didier); he’s done corporate gigs (he was a chef with Loblaws); he’s done pizza (at Pizzeria Via Mercanti and in Italy) and he’s done television (he was on season four of Top Chef Canada). Now he’s doing his own thing with The Good Son.
Billed as offering premium comfort food in a sophisticated and warm setting, the Octagon has been serving Thornhill locals as well as visitors since 1974. The Octagon has all of the traditional steak house features, such as caesar salad, which is prepared at your table, and seafood for when you might not be in the
Parkdale burger institution Harry’s Charbroiled has reopened as the Original’s Dining Lounge. After Harry’s was bought and then closed by Grant van Gameren, who still owns the name, former Harry’s server and now Original’s owner Penny Andru is bringing the grease-filled tradition back to the neighbourhood. Many of the old staff have returned, as have
In 1971 this 85-seat Jewish deli opened on Leslie Street and aimed to serve high-quality deli offerings for affordable prices. Starting from humble beginnings the Pickle Barrel grew and converted from one small shop serving only the classics into a household name with a number of restaurants all over the GTA. Always busy, the Pickle
In Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood, you’ll find The Queens Head, serving up a wide selection of classic pub dishes alongside international eats including Thai and Indian. About nine TVs and even a wide screen projector show NFL, NBA and soccer events, it’s an ideal place to get your sports fix. Featuring an impressive international selection of
In a prime location across from the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium and the Rogers Centre, the Rec Room has 40,000 square feet of interactive games, restaurants and live entertainment. The Rec Room’s biggest draw is The Yard, a grown up mid-way featuring over 90 games.
It’s not hard to find chicken in Toronto, but this isn’t just any chicken. Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken offers classic traditional fried chicken with a Japanese twist. Made with fresh ingredients, this restaurant offers flavourful classics like sliders, wings, and chicken sandwiches, while also focusing on Japanese specialty dishes like Karaage fried chicken. Vegetarians, too,