Tacos El Asador is located in Koreatown – not exactly what comes to mind when you are craving tamales, tacos and burritos. But the family-run restaurant has been around for 25 years and is a go-to for locals. The no-nonsense spot doesn’t woo you with its decor, but what it lacks in ambiance it makes

Whether you’re looking for somewhere to go for after-work drinks, a meal before the theatre or just your family’s newest go to where the wait staff will begin to recognize you after a few visits, you should look to the Abbot on Eglinton. The bar boasts 12 Canadian brews on tap plus an extensive cocktail

The midtown neighbourhood around Belsize and Mount Pleasant has a new local.

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

Opened just in time to cheer on England in the Euro Cup (on Monday, there were people lining up at 10 a.m. for a good seat to watch the England vs. France game), The Dog & Bear takes over the space that was once The Social, bringing Queen West a traditional British pub that aims to provide great food, good prices and good company.

Pescatarians and fishmongers look no further, the Fish Store is serving up fresh fish sandwiches six days a week. Tucked away behind a big faded blue sign in Little Italy, this nautical-themed take-away joint is the perfect place for a fast, fresh and delicious lunch. With over 17 different seafood options, the Fish Store is

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.

As its name implies, hockey and wings are the name of the game at this Yonge and Eglinton sports bar. Cooked-to-order wings are flavoured with the bar’s signature seasoning and come with classic sides of carrot and celery sticks plus a choice of dip. There are 38 different wing types, including the ultra-spicy Exorcist, which

Ever since the Wren opened this spring, residents of the Danforth and Greenwood neighbourhood have had their own local pub with a southwestern accent. The east Danforth’s growth as both a home for young families and a revived retail strip convinced Dennis Kimeda to open his passion project close to where he lives. To get

Nine tortas are currently on the menu at Torteria San Cosme, Arturo Anhalt's sandwich shop meets ode to his native Mexico City.

Union Social Eatery has been expanding all over the GTA. Created as a gathering place for Torontonians to eat, drink and be merry, Union Social has everything you need for an afternoon, evening or even morning pick-me-up. The menu features modern Canadian classics made with fresh and delicious ingredients. Broken down into several cutely named

Wilbur Mexicana is King West’s very own fast and fresh Mexican restaurant. Named after the guy responsible for the Scoville scale, which measures the heat of a pepper based on its pungency, this place is more like a science lab than a taqueria. With a glass storefront inviting you in from the street and yellow

This neighbourhood joint is the perfect spot for a casual night out with friends. Wise Bar in Dufferin Grove is a cute nighttime spot for people looking for a list of good craft brews and snacks. This bar has a lacklustre interior that leaves room for Wise Bar’s clientele to provide the real atmosphere. When

At the east end of The Beach, a new Mexican restaurant called Xola has opened on the down-low. It has no listed phone number, no website, no Facebook page, no Yelp reviews and it has been open for almost a month; in the age of the insta-review, this lack of an online footprint is nearly

Only in the 21st century do such things as plant-based butchers exist. Yam Chops is the resident one in Little Italy, and its motto is “grown not raised,” which just about sums up the difference in the food. Stop in and sit down for a meal, do some grocery shopping or take a to-go lunch.