Lucky Red
Listed in Restaurants Lucky Red is a bao-centric sandwich shop in Chinatown from the Banh Mi Boys, brothers David, Phil and Peter Chau. Channeling a similar experience as their cult Vietnamese sub...
View ArticleMr. Ciao
Listed in Restaurants Mr. Ciao on Gerrard at Broadview is a newly opened pizza bar from Racquel Youtzy and Tiziano Pivetta, the same folks behind Triple A Bar. What sets this place apart from the...
View ArticleFat Phill's
Listed in Restaurants Fat Phill's is back. After a couple of moves from the original Marlee Ave. location, and a short hiatus, Fat Phill's has re-surfaced in Midtown. And yes, it's still the same...
View ArticleCutler and Gross
Listed in Fashion Stores Cutler and Gross is a British luxury eyewear brand with a loyal following from the likes of Bono, Elton John, Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham. Founded in London by optometrists...
View ArticleLa Bicicletta
Listed in Services La Bicicletta is one of Toronto's most established high-end bike shops, having occupied its spot on Castlefied Avenue for over 15 years. While the store carries a small selection of...
View ArticleCollab Co.
Listed in Fashion Stores Collab Co. is a new women's clothing boutique that is a product of the combined forces of two Toronto independent fashion businesses: Kasha Milewski's Deluxe (formerly at 793...
View ArticleFeast
Listed in Grocery Stores Feast is a new allergy-friendly gourmet food store located across from the southeast side of Trinity-Bellwoods Park. Only about a week old, the bright, design-conscious space...
View ArticleMarvel Coffee
Listed in Cafes Marvel Coffee opened just steps from the Donlands subway station, bringing some fine coffee and treats to your TTC travels, or a stroll on that stretch of the Danforth. You can notice...
View ArticleBunner's Bake Shop (Kensington)
Listed in Baked Goods Bunner's Bake Shop has opened a new location in Kensington Market that I'm guessing is going to be more popular than the original in the Junction. There's something about...
View ArticleLouie Craft Coffee
Listed in Cafes Louie Craft Coffee popped up in Liberty Village recently, marking itself as the area's new go-to coffee joint. Opened by a pair of wise sisters, the space is both sleek and...
View ArticleTilde
Listed in Restaurants Tilde on the Danforth is a colourful taqueria - though hardly a Mexican joint. Owner and first-time restaurateur Gauravi Shah takes a novel approach to the genre; tacos are...
View ArticlePatois
Listed in Restaurants Patois is an entirely novel restaurant - a place where every dish is a mash-up of cultural influences. The Dundas West kitchen is a mix of chef/owner Craig Wong's...
View ArticleDuffy's Diner
Listed in Restaurants Duffy's Diner is right next door to Bloordale dive bar institution Duffy's Tavern (a big, red, rusty "DINER" metal arrow indicates this outside to clear up any confusion). The...
View ArticleAlmond Butterfly
Listed in Baked Goods Almond Butterfly is only about two weeks old, but it already feels like it's settled in on Harbord as a local neighbourhood staple. On the day I visit, a steady stream of...
View ArticleThe Social Gardener
Listed in Cafes The Social Gardener is a cafe and community space/resource centre for immigrant women located in Little India. While the cafe is open to the public at large, The Social Gardener is...
View ArticleTandem Coffee
Listed in Cafes Tandem Coffee just opened in Corktown on King St., in a little sliver of one of those old houses, and it is as cute inside as it is out. Former Rooster employee Michie Yamamoto and...
View ArticleTia's Bakery
Listed in Baked Goods Tia's Bakery, originally located in Cambridge, has opened a new location of their gluten-free and dairy free bakery off the Danforth, just north of the Pape subway stop. It's not...
View ArticleEastside Social
Listed in Restaurants Eastside Social is a neighbourly new spot from Joey Skeir, formerly of Ruby Watchco, and HGTV personality Cherie Stinson. The duo hails from the east coast, and aims to introduce...
View ArticleLittle Sister
Listed in Restaurants Little Sister is a new addition to the stretch of Yonge between Davisville and Eglinton. The food bar, created by Jennifer Gittins and Michael van den Winkel, the owners of...
View ArticleThe Ossington Stop
Listed in Restaurants The Ossington Stop has taken over the space formerly occupied by The Arrow, and according to owner William Tavares (of Fishbar and Salt), its aim is to be a cool, fun place to...
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