The Caribbean meets Asian soul food at Patois, a restaurant with a unique twist inspired by Chef Craig Wong’s Chinese-Jamaican heritage and perfectly reflective of Toronto’s diversity. As the restaurant explains, “Like Jamaica’s national language, “Patois” is the merging of great food ideas from various cultures, executed with respect for the ingredients.” It all comes…
Grant van Gameren can seem to do no wrong. The chef behind Black Hoof and Bar Isabel finds a way to mix unique ingredients (pig head, sweetbreads, chicken gizzards) with that so hip it hurts vibe perfectly every time. I have been anxiously anticipating the transformation of the space formerly occupied by Teatro every time…
Furlough, a brand new restaurant and cocktail bar from the owners of Bar Chef, opened in late January in the West Queen West space vacated by Ursa late last year. The look is dimly lit French bistro romantic, with food and drinks served using classic crystal and china. The service is excellent and my water glass never went…
Winterlicious can be hit or miss, so whenever I find a great spot, I spread the news far and wide! This year my favourite was the $28 lunch at Sassafraz. Located in the heart of charming Yorkville, Sassafraz has been a magnet for Toronto’s well-heeled crowd for many years. Gutted by a fire almost 10 years ago, the…
For $35 per person, Cibo Wine Bar serves up Bubbles & Brunch every Sunday featuring an all-you-can eat extravaganza of Italian goodies and a glass of prosecco or mimosa. With locations near King & Spadina in Toronto and Coral Gables in Miami, Cibo offers traditional Italian food in a relaxed, yet stylish atmosphere featuring huge windows, exposed brick, and lots of…
Love it or hate it, Winterlicious returns to takeover the Toronto restaurant scene from January 30 to February 12, 2015. Loved by budget-conscious foodies and loathed by wait staff fearing lower tips, the food festival has been bringing out diners during the winter lull for over 10 years. An array of over 200 restaurants across the city…
Bannock, a round flatbread originally of Scottish origin, is featured widely in Indigenous people’s cuisine in Canada. The Oliver & Bonacini restaurant of the same name offers a modern twist on comfort food with fresh quality ingredients. Located at 401 Bay Street, next to Canada’s oldest department store Hudson’s Bay, the Eaton Center shopping mall, and several tourist attractions, this is a great…
Tucked off the side of an alleyway down Queen Street West, west of Ossington, you fill find Bar Fancy. Look for the neon tiger to lead your way down to the long awaited snack bar from Jonathon Poon, chef at the acclaimed Chantecler in Parkdale, and Jesse Fader, former chef at Fabbrica. From the streetfront window full…
In partnership with new Canadian Dragon Michael Werkele, the Wahlburg brothers (Mark, Donnie and Paul) have brought their American sports bar and burger joint to downtown Toronto’s Soho Metropolitan Hotel at Wellington & Blue Jays Way. While the official launch date is November 15, Wahlburgers is open and serving masses already. In addition to the casual…
There’s a reason Utopia, located in Little Italy at 586 College St since 1995, is always full: good prices, big portions and tasty food. One of the best reasons to visit is their early week specials (offered 5:30 to close): Monday’s – $3 glass of Hardy’s Shiraz or Chardonnay + 1/2 price for second burger…
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