Spring in Toronto comes with a handful of reliable rituals: the first signs of green at High Park, the return of patio season, and, for those truly in the know, the reopening of Bar Ape. The city’s most sought-after soft serve gelato stand has officially opened its doors for the 2026 season as of April […]
Last Call for Last Calls Nightclubs were quietly dying. Then ClubConnect.vip showed up — and rewrote what going out actually means for a generation that nearly stopped going. Long Read 12 min read Jordan Reyes Nightlife & Culture Correspondent · May 14, 2026 Picture the scene, sometime around 2023: a promoter stands outside a half-empty […]
If you’ve been looking for a reason to finally make the trip to Mapo Korean BBQ on Bloor Street West, consider this your definitive push: the Toronto Blue Jays have been regulars for years, and the restaurant has become something of an unofficial team gathering spot during the MLB season. The cabinet of Blue Jays […]
Toronto’s cocktail scene has been on a genuine upswing for years, producing bars with international recognition and menus that can hold their own against the best in New York or London. But every so often, a new spot arrives that manages to cut through the noise with something so focused and so well-executed that it […]
Korean BBQ has long held a special place in Toronto’s dining culture, beloved for the interactive experience of grilling your own perfectly marinated meats at the table, surrounded by an ever-replenishing spread of banchan and sauces. Now, a new destination at one of the city’s most vibrant intersections is taking that beloved format and adding […]
In a city constantly hungry for the next new thing, it can be easy to overlook the institutions that have quietly defined Toronto’s culinary identity for years. Yukashi, the Mount Pleasant sushi restaurant that earned the city’s first Michelin star alongside a handful of its most celebrated contemporaries, has announced it will be permanently closing […]
If you’ve ever stood in line outside Pizzeria Badiali on Dovercourt wondering if there might ever come a day when you don’t have to wait quite so long for a slice, that day is nearly here. Toronto’s most celebrated pizzeria is officially opening a second location in the Annex this May, and the city’s food […]
Toronto has a long tradition of hidden dining gems, but Eastend Pie & Mash on Gerrard Street might be the most charming one yet. Disguised behind a storefront bearing the deliberately nondescript name “Martian Business System Consulting Inc.,” this tiny Leslieville spot is, in fact, one of the most transportive dining experiences in the entire […]
If you’ve been following food trends out of Japan over the past few years, you’ve likely heard of the hambāgu phenomenon — the uniquely Japanese take on a beef patty that has been drawing long queues in Tokyo and capturing the imagination of food lovers worldwide. Now, that experience has arrived in Toronto, and it […]
Mother’s Day brunch in Toronto is a serious occasion, and the city’s restaurants are treating it as such in 2026. From Japanese-Peruvian fusion with a live DJ to French jazz brunches and exclusive daytime openings at spots that rarely see morning light, this year’s lineup is one of the most creative and memorable the city […]