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Introducing: America, the Trump Tower restaurant formerly known as Stock
(Image: Gizelle Lau) Name: America Contact Info: 31st Floor, Trump International Hotel and Tower, 325 Bay St., 416-306-5800, americarestaurant.ca Neighbourhood: Financial District Proprietors: Oliver...
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Introducing: The Tempered Room, a mouthwatering new patisserie in Parkdale
(Image: Renée Suen) Name: The Tempered Room Contact Info: 1374 Queen St. W., 416-546-4374, thetemperedroom.com, @thetemperedroom Neighbourhood: Parkdale Previously: Brown Sugar Bakery Owner/Chef:...
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Introducing: Saturday Dinette, the healthy Riverdale diner that replaced...
(Image: Gizelle Lau) Name: Saturday Dinette Contact Info: 807 Gerrard St. E., 416-465-5959, saturdaydinette.com Previously: Brunch spot Hammersmith’s Neighbourhood: Riverdale Owner/Chef: Suzanne Barr...
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Introducing: The Drake Devonshire, the Toronto hotel’s cozy (but very cool)...
(Image: Jackie Pal) Name: The Drake Devonshire Inn Contact Info: 24 Wharf St., 613-399-1851, drakedevonshire.ca, @thedrakehotel Neighbourhood: Wellington, Prince Edward County Owner: Jeff Stober Chef:...
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Introducing: Essen, a new spot on Dundas West for brisket, smoked salmon and...
(Image: Caroline Aksich) Name: Essen Contact Info: 1282 Dundas St. W., 416-534-0407, essentoronto.com Neighbourhood: Little Portugal Previously: Quinta Chef/Owner: Leor Zimerman, who closed his...
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Introducing: Nuit Social, a new charcuterie bar on West Queen West
Name: Nuit Social Contact Info: 1168 Queen St. W., 647-350-6848, nuitsocial.com Neighbourhood: Little Portugal Previously: Low-key snack bar Happy Child Owner: Tino Bianchi Chef: John Rosal, formerly...
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Introducing: The Borough, a stylish new gastropub on the Danforth
(Image: Gizelle Lau) Name: The Borough Contact Info: 1352 Danforth Ave., 416-901-1429, borough.ca, @TheBoroughEY Neighbourhood: East Danforth Previously: Eritrean restaurant Elelta Owners: Childhood...
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Introducing: Tinto Bar De Tapas, a bold new addition to Bayview Avenue
Name: Tinto Bar De Tapas Contact Info: 1581 Bayview Ave., 416-485-1581, tintobardetapas.com Neighbourhood: Leaside Previously: The Mad Italian Gelato Bar Owner: Nota Bene alumn Otta Zapotocky, who...
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Introducing: Mr. Flamingo, a new resto-bar on Dundas West with a surprisingly...
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: Mr. Flamingo Contact Info: 1265 Dundas St. W., 647-351-1100, mrflamingo.ca Neighbourhood: Little Portugal Previously: Portuguese restaurant O Lagar Owner: Mikey Apples, who...
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Introducing: Buca Yorkville, Rob Gentile’s long-awaited spin-off at the Four...
(Image: Renée Suen) Name: Buca Osteria & Bar Contact Info: 53 Scollard St. (entrance is through the Four Seasons courtyard on Yorkville Ave.), 416-962-2822, buca.ca, @bucayorkville Neighbourhood:...
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Introducing: Little Fin, the mix-and-match seafood restaurant from the owners...
Name: Little Fin Contact Info: 4 Temperance St., 647-348-7000, littlefin.ca, @Little_Fin Previously: Italian restaurant Fiore Neighbourhood: Financial District Owner: The Chase Hospitality Group...
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Introducing: Gaslight, a new neighbourhood local on Bloor West
(Image: Renée Suen) Name: Gaslight Contact Info: 1426 Bloor St. W., 647-402-9728 Previously: Zocalo Neighbourhood: Junction Triangle Owners: Megan Jones (Reposado) and Tim Pritchard (Communist’s...
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Introducing: Schmaltz Appetizing, the Jewish fish shop behind Fat Pasha
(Image: Caroline Aksich) Name: Schmaltz Appetizing Contact Info: 414 Dupont St. (the carriage house behind Fat Pasha), 647-350-4261, schmaltzappetizing.com Neighbourhood: The Annex Previously: A kids’...
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Introducing: Nana, the Khao San Road spin-off restaurant that (finally!)...
(Image: Jackie Pal) Name: Nana Contact Info: 785 Queen St. W., 647-352-5773 Neighbourhood: Trinity Bellwoods Previously: Friendly Thai Chef/Owner: Monte Wan, who also owns Khao San Road on Adelaide...
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Introducing: Queen Margherita, the new Neapolitan pizza parlour on Dundas West
(Image: Caroline Aksich) Name: Queen Margherita Pizza Contact Info: 772 Dundas St. W., qmpizza.com Neighbourhood: Trinity Bellwoods Previously: A paint store occupied the upper floor, while Hard Luck...
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Introducing: Fresh Off The Boat, a new seafood sandwich shop on Queen West
(Image: Renée Suen) Name: Fresh Off The Boat Contact Info: 404 Queen St. W., 416-603-3333, @FOTB416 Previously: IWing Pizza & Wings Neighbourhood: Queen West Owner/Chef: Quinten Tran, one of the...
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Introducing: Louis Cifer Brew Works, a huge new brewpub on the Danforth
(Image: Gabby Frank) Name: Louis Cifer Brew Works Contact Info: 417 Danforth Ave., 647-350-5087, louisciferbrewworks.com, @LouisCiferBW Neighbourhood: Riverdale Previously: Longstanding Greek...
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Introducing: Bar Fancy, Chantecler chef Jonathan Poon’s new Queen West snack bar
(Image: Gizelle Lau) Name: Bar Fancy Contact Info: 1070 Queen St. W., 416 546 1416, @BarFancyTO Neighbourhood: West Queen West Owners/chefs: Chantecler’s Jonathan Poon and former Fabbrica chef (and...
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Introducing: Wilbur Mexicana, the slick new Mexican restaurant on King West
(Image: Gizelle Lau) Name: Wilbur Mexicana Contact Info: 552 King St. W., wilburmexicana.com, @WilburMexicana Neighbourhood: King West Owners: Will Cumberland, Baird Cumberland and Stephen Chan Chefs:...
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Introducing: Pizzeria Libretto’s much-anticipated (and PATH-accessible)...
(Image: Renée Suen) Name: Pizzeria Libretto Contact Info: 155 University Ave., 416-551-0433, pizzerialibretto.com, @PizzaLibretto Owner: Libretto Restaurant Group Executive Chef and Partner: Rocco...
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