For anyone who’s cringed at a $22 cocktail menu, there’s finally good news coming out of Queen West. Cafe Gigi and The Dirty Laundry — a dual-concept destination at 1186 Queen Street West — opened this spring with a bold and refreshing promise: bringing affordability back to a night out in Toronto without sacrificing quality […]
Toronto’s food scene has always had a talent for turning beloved pop-ups into permanent institutions, and the next one to make that leap is Kusi — the Filipino dining experience that captivated the city from 2021 to 2025 before going on hiatus. Now, founder Keanu Francisco and his partner Rosa are back, and this time […]
The Beaches neighbourhood is about to gain a new anchor establishment, and the team behind Leuty’s on Queen has a clear and compelling vision for what it wants to be: not just a restaurant, not just a bar, but a genuine community gathering place that serves equally well for a casual weeknight drink or a […]
For 35 years, Club 54 wasn’t just a nightclub — it was part of Burlington’s identity. Long before social media, VIP booths, and bottle-service culture became the norm, Club 54 had already established itself as the place where people gathered to celebrate birthdays, meet lifelong friends, fall in love, and dance until last call. Now, […]
Not every restaurant needs a grand entrance to make an impression. Mom’s Recipes, a quietly charming Ukrainian bakery and café tucked at 136 Avenue Rd. at the intersection of Yorkville, the Annex and Rosedale, opened just weeks ago and is already earning the kind of attention that most new restaurants take months to generate — […]
Going to a concert at Rogers Stadium is about to become a full-on culinary event. The venue has unveiled an ambitious new food and drink lineup for the 2026 season, and if the details are any indication, showing up early — and hungry — might be the smartest move you make all summer. The centrepiece […]
If you haven’t discovered Som Tum Jinda yet, consider this your urgent introduction. The Michelin-recommended Thai restaurant — already a sensation at its Yonge and College location — has quietly expanded with a brand-new outpost in one of downtown Toronto’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, and the city’s food lovers are taking notice. The story behind Som […]
After years of anticipation and more than a few envious glances at Instagram posts from Los Angeles, Toronto finally has its very own Eggslut — and the city has not been quiet about it. Canada’s first location of the internationally acclaimed breakfast concept opened on April 30, and the reception has been exactly as dramatic […]
Canada’s most prestigious restaurant list has spoken, and Toronto is very much in the conversation. The 2026 Canada’s Best New Restaurants rankings were unveiled on May 4, and two Toronto establishments earned coveted spots among the country’s finest new dining destinations. N.L. Ginzburg, the latest venture from the celebrated team behind Bernhardt’s — Carmelina Imola […]
Toronto loves a good secret, and the city’s newest dining experience takes the concept to a whole new level. Pasta Privato, a discreet 30-seat pasta bar tucked beside Notte Ristorante at 11 Church Street, quietly opened its doors and wasted no time becoming one of the most buzzed-about reservations in town. The brainchild of restaurateurs […]