Itโs three days after the opening of Morgans, the new gastropub thatโs taken over the old Taps and Tales spot at Danforth and Greenwood, and sleep-deprived chef Anne Sorrenti is glowing. She says she wants to watch us try the polenta appetizer ($9), which is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and sitting
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 โ thereโs
We may no longer have to venture out to Little India to find great Indian food anymore, but MotiMahal Restaurant has been a standing favourite for locals and those willing to make the trek. It is a popular take-out spot that doesnโt have much by way of decor where food is served on plastic trays
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. Chefโs selections include the monkfish tacos and pan fried chicken gyoza.
Northern Maverick, owned by Jason Kaptyn and with Mark Cutrara in the kitchen and Andrew Crowder leading the brewing team, opened its doors at Bathurst and Adelaide in late September.
The Oliver & Bonacini empire’s Cafรฉ Grill is wrapped around the corner of Yonge and Front Streets. The giant outdoor space is fit for a soiree of sorts, with an outdoor bar and seating for about 150 people. The menu here is similar to its other establishments in that it features globally inspired dishes with
At Oakwood Hardware, food and drink is a labour of love. Chef Anne Sorrenti, winner of Chopped Canada, aims to bring you a restaurant that pays respect to the history of Oakwood village and welcomes its vibrant future, a place that reflects the diversity of her family and the neighbourhood itself. Special attention is paid
For those who thought Ossington couldnโt get any more exciting, last weekend saw the opening of two new spots: pop-up-turned-restaurant Rock Lobster Food Co. and new late-night spot ODDSEOUL, the long-awaited second child of brothers Leemo and Leeto Han, who opened Swish by Han almost four years ago.
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.
One Night Only Pizza will have you feeling nostalgic for your childhood pizza parties. Inspired by his motherโs homemade pizzas, Luke Pollard perfected a recipe to share with a group of friends every Friday night. When the COVID-19 pandemic prevented him from hosting the parties, Pollard started giving out the pies from his back porch
Don’t shy away from Oxtail Pho & Banh Mi’s bright yellow exterior; let it welcome you in. The cheery shade is owner Linda Tran’s favourite, and the different shaped, mounted cutting boards that display the menu add to the generally upbeat ambience. Although serving up primarily Vietnamese fare, a number of Oxtail’s dishes are influenced
Seafood lovers look no further. Oyster Mine is the spot for all things oysters, lobsters and shrimp. This upscale restaurant creates an elegant dining experience with a live seafood bar surrounded by private booths. You may as well bring your friends and enjoy the petite or grand seafood platter, consisting of oysters, shrimp, mussels, seared
Toronto used to have terrible burgers: overcooked hockey pucks on too-big, too-tough buns. But over the last decade, thanks to a renaissance led by the Burger’s Priest, you can now get good burgers all over town. Even in Kensington Market there are two more burger shops (the Burgernator, Top Gun Steak & Burger) within a
Pai is a Thai restaurant run by chef Nuit Regular and her husband and business partner, Jeff Regular. There are two Pai locations in the cityโthe original restaurant, located at 18 Duncan St. opened in 2014, was named after a small village in Northern Thailand where the couple met. The second location (and Chef Nuitโs
Mini-putt might be a strange reminder of high school kisses in black light corners while your mom waited for you in her Buick out front, but now you can be free of those awkward moments at Par-Tee Putt. This new bar is a date night spectacular, especially if youโre wooing the fun-loving type. This place
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.ย 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. Itโs
At Parka Food Co. they’re making vegan take-away that’s so indulgent and delicious it’s hard to believe how healthy it is. With a mission to provide sustainable fast food, Parka is looking to leave a positive impact on the community, while still serving 100 per cent plant-based food. The menu, composed of five different styles
If you’re looking for a no-frills sports bar to casually sit in while watching the game, look no further than this Parkdale haunt. Apps like mushroom dingers and jalapeno poppers meet caesar salads, burgers and hot dogs, with a dessert twist. New Orleans beignets, made with peach puree and caramel, close out a relaxed menu
The chefs behind Baro and Home of the Brave have taken over the former home of SpiritHouse and have transformed it into a laid-back bar.
In a city spoiled for choices when it comes to pho, Pho Metro aims to give us more. This chain, with locations throughout the GTA as well as Hong Kong, started right here at the original Scarborough location. Rice noodles are served in a flavourful broth with a combination of meats, flavours and spices to