Introducing: Tich, a modern Indian restaurant in Mimico
(Image: Caroline Aksich) Name: Tich Neighbourhood: Mimico Contact Info: 2314 Lake Shore Blvd., 647-349-8424, tich.ca, @tichcuisine Owner: Karan Kalia Chefs: Sujoy Saha, previously of the Indian Rice...
View ArticleIntroducing: Peter Pan, a new take on the decades-old Queen West icon
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: Peter Pan Neighbourhood: Queen West Contact Info: 373 Queen St. W., 416-792-3838, peterpanbistro.ca, @peterpanbistro Owners: Marty and Noah Goldberg, Jessica Ingwersen Chef:...
View ArticleIntroducing: Fat City Blues, Little Italy’s New Orleans–inspired watering hole
(Image: Jackie Pal) Name: Fat City Blues Neighbourhood: Little Italy Contact Info: 890 College St., 647-345-8282, fatcityblues.com, @fatcityblues Previously: The Huntsman Tavern Owners: Cameron Hutton...
View ArticleIntroducing: The One Eighty, serving chicken and waffles with cocktails 51...
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: The One Eighty Neighbourhood: Yorkville Contact: 55 Bloor St. W., 51st floor, 416-967-0000, the51stfloor.com, @the51stfloor Previously: Panorama Lounge Owner: Sebastien...
View ArticleIntroducing: R&D, Chinatown’s new Alvin Leung and Eric Chong co-production
(Image: Caroline Aksich) Name: R&D Neighbourhood: Chinatown Contact: 241 Spadina Ave., 416-485-8047, rdspadina.com, @RDSpadina Previously: Strada 241 Owner: Alvin Leung (Bo Innovation, Hong Kong)...
View ArticleIntroducing: Concession Road, a French restaurant from the owners of Pukka,...
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: Concession Road Neighbourhood: Humewood Contact: 760 St. Clair Ave. W., 416-658-0460, concessionroad.ca, @concessionroad Previously: Bywoods Owners: Harsh Chawla and Derek...
View ArticleIntroducing: Annette Food Market, an Italian trattoria in the Junction
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: Annette Food Market Neighbourhood: The Junction Contact: 240 Annette St., 647-792-6963, facebook, @annettefoodmarket Previously: Sagra Owners: Max and Amara Mancuso (owners...
View ArticleIntroducing: Kanpai, a taste of Taiwan’s night market scene, in Cabbagetown
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: Kanpai Snack Bar Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown Contact: 252 Carlton, 416-968-6888, @kanpaisnackbar Owners: Trevor Lui, Ike Huang Chef: Ike Huang The Food: Salty, sweet and spicy...
View ArticleIntroducing: Soi Thai, a bit of Bangkok in Little Italy
(Image: Jackie Pal) Name: Soi Thai Neighbourhood: Little Italy Contact: 651 College St. W., @soithaito Previously: Darwin Bistro Owners: Nopphawan Lertchaiprasert Papa and Pablito Papa Chef: Nopphawan...
View ArticleIntroducing: Cocina Economica, Corktown’s piece of the Playa Cabana empire
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: Cocina Economica Neighbourhood: Corktown Contact: 141 Berkeley St., 647-748-4777, playacabana.ca Previously: Berkeley Café Owner: Dave Sidhu Chef: David Sidhu and Samantha...
View ArticleIntroducing: Via Vai, downtown’s newest pizzeria (that could double as an art...
(Image: Jackie Pal) Name: Via Vai Neighbourhood: Downtown Core Contact: 832 Bay St., 416-362-0123, viavai.ca, @viavaiTO Owner: Joe Friday Chef: Joe Friday (Luma, Alimento) The Food: Via vai, Italian...
View ArticleIntroducing: The Craft Brasserie, Liberty Village’s new 120-tap beer bar
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: The Craft Brasserie and Grille Neighbourhood: Liberty Village Contact: 107 Atlantic Ave., 416-535-2337, thecraftbrasserie.com, @thecraftliberty Owners: Chris Pagonis and Dean...
View ArticleIntroducing: Barque Butcher Bar, a butcher shop by day and bar by night on...
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: Barque Butcher Bar Neighbourhood: Roncesvalles Contact: 287 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-532-7700, barque.ca/butcherbar Owner: David Neinstein, Jonathan Persofsky Chefs: David...
View ArticleIntroducing: Stelvio, a northern Italian trattoria on Queen West
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: Stelvio Neighbourhood: Queen West Contact: 354 Queen St. W., 416-205-1001, stelviotoronto.ca Previously: BQM Burger Owner: Andrea Copreni (Hotel Sottovento, Italy) Chef:...
View ArticleIntroducing: Raca Café & Bar, Parkdale’s new everything place from a Mark...
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: Raca Café & Bar Neighbourhood: Parkdale Contact: 1704 Queen St. W., 416-901-9951 Previously: ZeZe Food & Drink Owner: Ivana Raca Chef: Ivana Raca (One Restaurant,...
View ArticleIntroducing: Bean and Baker, a ’50s malt shop on Harbord
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: Bean and Baker Malt Shop Neighbourhood: Christie Pits Contact: 326 Harbord St., 416-536-7632, beanandbaker.com, @beanandbakermaltshop Previously: The Bickford Flexitarian...
View ArticleIntroducing: Kasa Moto, the Chase empire’s swanky Japanese spot in Yorkville
(Image: Renée Suen) Name: Kasa Moto Neighbourhood: Yorkville Contact: 115 Yorkville Ave., 647-348-7000, kasamoto.ca, @kasa_moto Previously: Montage (but prior to that, Remys) Owners: Chase Hospitality...
View ArticleIntroducing: Old School, an all-hours diner on Dundas West
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: Old School Neighbourhood: Trinity Bellwoods Contact: 800 Dundas St. W., 416-815-8790, oldschoolyyz.com, @oldschoolYYZ Previously: Hudson Kitchen Owners and Chefs: Brad Moore...
View ArticleIntroducing: A3 Napoli, the Pizzeria Libretto and Porchetta & Co. project in...
(Image: Renée Suen) Name: A3 Napoli Pizzeria e Friggitoria Neighbourhood: Little Italy Contact: 589 College St., a3napoli.com, @A3Napoli Owners: Libretto Restaurant Group and Nick auf der Mauer Chefs:...
View ArticleIntroducing: Flock Rotisserie and Greens, Cory Vitiello’s quick-service...
(Image: Jackie Pal) Name: Flock Rotisserie and Greens Contact: 330 Adelaide St. W., 647-483-5625, eatflock.com, @EatFlock Neighbourhood: King West Owner: Cory Vitiello and Chris Shiki (The Harbord...
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