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Chadwick's
Listed in Restaurants Chadwick's, formerly Fanny Chadwick's, is probably best known as a brunch spot, but a name change and revamped interior has given the laid back neighbourhood joint something else...
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Henderson Brewing
Listed in Bars Henderson Brewing is keeping things industrial in the Junction Triangle. This craft brewery, located just up the street from the Nestle chocolate factory on Sterling Road, was named as...
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Papa Chang's Express
Listed in Restaurants Papa Chang's Express is a newest outlet of the popular Papa Chang's restaurant, serving up Taiwanese comfort foods on the second floor of Pacific Mall. With its parent restaurant...
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Skyline Restaurant
Listed in Restaurants Skyline Restaurant is new again. But Parkdale residents have no need to fret; new owners Jud and Maggie Ruhl want to keep the spirit of the old-school diner intact. The brother...
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Rashers (Ossington)
Listed in Restaurants Rashers makes really good bacon sandwiches. Toronto's east side already knows it, but now the other end of the city can get in on the secret too. Just like at the original...
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Ichiban Living
Listed in Design Stores Ichiban Living is a small, semi-hidden store located in the basement of Pacific Mall that sells everyday household objects from Japan. The best part? Everything in the store...
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Dolce 21
Listed in Restaurants Dolce 21 is an ice cream shop in Pacific Mall that's known for its extremely Instagrammable desserts. Located on the sprawling Asian mall's first floor, the store is a...
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Bar Reyna
Listed in Restaurants Bar Reyna is a regal two-storey spot in Yorkville. The menu, from chef Omar Ma, draws inspiration from Mediterranean regions and offers an eclectic selection of table snacks,...
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El Pocho
Listed in Restaurants El Pocho is kind of a dirty word south of the border, but here in Toronto, it's the name of an antojitos bar. Owner Cesar Ramirez has reappropriated the insult with pride as he...
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Arctic Bites
Listed in Restaurants Arctic Bites is one of the first places in Toronto to offer Thai-style ice cream rolls. Also known as stir-fried ice cream, these are commonly found throughout Thailand but still...
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Gears (Canary District)
Listed in Services Gears bike shop in the Canary District is one of those perfectly placed stores sure to capitalize on the demographics of the area in which its located. As the area that once played...
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Petit Potato
Listed in Restaurants Petit Potato is, despite its quasi-French name, a Taiwanese-Japanese restaurant. Found in the Finch-Leslie Square plaza, it offers a collection of Asian dishes and awe-inspiring...
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Big Crow but Little
Listed in Restaurants Big Crow but Little is Anthony Rose's backyard fried chicken shack. It's right behind Rose & Son's on West Queen West and it backs out on to Trinity Bellwoods Park. You can...
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The Alley
Listed in Cafes The Alley is proof that not all bubble tea cafes are created equally. This cafe, the first Canadian location of a fledgling Taiwanese chain, offers creative teas and other beverages in...
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Belfast Love
Listed in Restaurants Belfast Love is an Irish pub, with an emphasis on the ish. Aside from the neon shamrock marking its entrance and a penchant for whisky, this public house is Irish only in spirit....
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Kekou Gelato (Queen West)
Listed in Restaurants Kekou Gelato, at Queen and Spadina, is busy on an unseasonably cold weekday. But that's probably because it doles out unique treats that you can't find anywhere else in Toronto,...
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Jinya Ramen
Listed in Restaurants Jinya Ramen is a new player in Toronto's fast-expanding ramen scene. This Church and Wellesley restaurant is quickly gaining popularity with its flavourful noodles and wide array...
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Big Tuna Poke Bar
Listed in Restaurants Big Tuna Poke Bar has sold out of fish when I walk on a late weekday afternoon. But fresh ahi tuna and salmon arrives while I'm standing at the counter perusing the menu. Owner...
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CutiePie Cupcakes
Listed in Baked Goods CutiePie Cupcakes Co. isn't new to Toronto's dessert scene. In fact, owner Melanie Abdilla started her company back in 2009 and baked up her pint-sized treats for corporate...
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The Slip
Listed in Restaurants The Slip, a partnership between the Harbourfront Centre and Boxcar Social, is an open-air, seasonal bar by the water that's open for five months of the year, from May to...
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