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 […]
Move over, New York and Tokyo — Toronto has officially claimed the top spot as the most viral food city in the world. A sweeping 2026 study ranked Toronto’s dining scene number one on TikTok, cementing what locals have quietly known for years: this city’s culinary scene is unlike anything else on the planet. The […]
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 […]