At The Pass is a weekly series showcasing Toronto’s best chefs. You won’t find any celebrity chefs featured here. Perhaps you already know these fine cooks, but maybe not. They’re not famous - yet. But it’s time these talented, passionate, hard-working chefs got a bit of the spotlight. Meet

We have Anthony Bourdain to thank for so much, including: - His brilliant Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, published back in 2000, that blew the lid off of what went on behind restaurant kitchen doors. - The multiple Emmy-award-winner has introduced us to a lot of new f

At The Pass is a weekly series showcasing Toronto’s best chefs. You won’t find any celebrity chefs featured here. Perhaps you already know these fine cooks, but maybe not. They’re not famous - yet. But it’s time these talented, passionate, hard-working chefs got a bit of the spotlight. Meet Mari

Trying to score a reso at award-winning restaurant Alo ain’t easy. It takes a combination of patience, persistence, and willingness to plan dinner months in advance. One of their stellar cocktails, however, is thankfully much easier to come by. Alo Food Group ’s Corporate Bar Manager Rob

🕒 5 min read Whether starring opposite larger-than-life actor Jason Momoa on Netflix hit series Frontier , or as female lead on APTN ’s current crime drama Tribal , Jessica Matten mesmerizes. That arresting quality - also evident in her role as Gerrilynn Spence on Bur

🕒 6.5 min read In order to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape at this time, I’m creating a guide of restaurants, bars, breweries, bakeries, cafes, and food shops for every neighbourhood in Toronto/GTA. Use them to locate nearby shops, discover restaurants offering take out and delivery,

At The Pass is a monthly series showcasing Toronto’s best chefs. You won’t find any celebrity chefs featured here. Perhaps you already know these fine cooks, but maybe not. They’re not famous - yet. But it’s time these talented, passionate, hard-working chefs got a bit of the spotlight.

🕒 10 min read Are you still reeling from daylight savings? Or did you go all out for St. Paddy’s? I’ve got just the thing to make you feel better. Make that things . Whether you’re in the mood to sink your teeth into unctuous comfort food or phenomenal finer fare, this week’s 22 arrivals offer

The short workweek brings with it a host of new restaurants and bars – 13 in fact. Which means there’s still cause to celebrate like it’s the long weekend. Here’s the very latest. Open: Halo Brewery 247 Wallace Ave. The brand new brewery has been selling out of its bottles and growlers, s

The acclaimed long-running At The Pass series showcases Toronto and the GTA’s top chefs. You won’t find any celebrities featured here. Perhaps you already know these fine cooks, but maybe not. They’re not famous - yet. But it’s time these talented, passionate, hard-working chefs got the spot

This winter, top Toronto chefs along with their peers across the country, are gathering together to create five collaborative meals for an important cause. The annual Chefs For Change event takes place every January, February and March with five themed dinners – Grow, Cook, S

My iconic OPEN/CLOSED is THE most comprehensive resource of restaurant openings – virtual, brick-and-mortar, pop-ups, allll the things - and food/drink news in the city. No one does it bigger or better. Watch for the drop every Thursday. #ifyouknowyouknow 🕘 7.5 min read

🕒 7 min read Pandemic schemic. Restaurateurs continue to launch eateries across the GTA with aplomb. Case in point: I’ve got 17 arrivals for you this week, which of course is a crazy amount at any time of year, but especially right now. Once you’ve dug your way through all that, keep reading for

This week’s 16 arrivals boast an exciting blend of unique concepts (brewery in shipping containers!) and ingredients ( SHARK !) Take a look. Here’s the very latest: OPEN A dedicated shop has been a long time coming for Death in Venice . So head to Dundas and Gladstone for Death in V

🕒 12.5 min read It’s been… well, forever since the last Open/Closed on Thursday March 12 . The world has changed inconceivably since then. I thought it was busy before. It turns out, that was nothing. There has been an unprecedented amount of breaking news, especially concerning the h

🕒 2.5 min read In order to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape at this time, I’m creating a guide of restaurants, bars, breweries, bakeries, cafes, and food shops for every neighbourhood in Toronto/GTA. Use them to locate nearby shops, discover restaurants offering take out and delivery,

There are so many changes happening in restaurants right now. Blink and you’ll miss it. The proof? The insane amount of openings (18!), and shocking closings (notably in the Dundas West ‘hood – what’s going on?) just this week alone. Here’s the very latest: OPEN

🕒 3.5 min read At The Pass is a monthly series showcasing Toronto’s best chefs. You won’t find any celebrity chefs featured here. Perhaps you already know these fine cooks, but maybe not. They’re not famous - yet. But it’s time these talented, passionate, hard-working chefs got a

I’ve got 17 new ways for you to fête Scorpio and sweater szn this week. You’ll notice massive openings, a lot of changes going down in The Annex in particular, and a whack of closures to take note of. Here’s the very latest: OPEN If you prefer your bubble tea shop the colour of macar

Thankfully it’s the long weekend. Otherwise, how are you fitting in 17 new arrivals, almost 40 food trucks, and a slew of food events happening around town? My advice? Start now . Here’s the very latest: OPEN Middle Eastern fusion eatery Azkadenya has locations throughout United Arab Em

A whopping 20 places from A to Z have opened. Which means more closures. Here’s the very latest: OPEN Just months after launching Away Kitchen + Café at 680 College St., the vegan eatery has opened a second location (536 Queen St. W.) Bonus: Order plant-based flavours of Death In V

Jonathan Keltz has proven his immense talent over the years as Ari Gold’s whipping board of an assistant on "Entourage," and now starring on CW’s hit period drama "Reign." It turns out, he's also charming, funny and can't get enough garlic. Check

Pukka in Hillcrest Village isn’t your average Indian restaurant. Launched nearly five years ago, the neighbourhood spot has reached an audience across the GTA with modern, inventive, and playful fare. Take their popular appetizer Pukka Chaat ($13), for example. The crunch of pomegranate seeds, gre

My iconic OPEN/CLOSED is THE most comprehensive resource of restaurant openings – virtual, brick-and-mortar, pop-ups, allll the things - and food/drink news in the city. No one does it bigger or better. Watch for the drop every Thursday. #ifyouknowyouknow 🕘 12.5 min read Big anno

Kathleen Robertson has been captivating audiences with epic performances in both film and TV for years, most recently in Boss (Kitty!!!) and Bates Motel . No matter what she's in, one thing is certain: Kathleen is utterly bewitching and completely mesmerizi

The avalanche of openings – soft, grand, secret, not-so-secret – this week is overwhelming. You’ll find 17 below. That’s not all of them. Not even close. But it’s all I could fit in because so many places keep opening . If I’m doing this 24/7 and can barely keep up, how are you expe

Sips and nibbles with beauty benefits Life has never been busier, so multitasking has become a necessity. Which is why if you have a manicure, pedicure, blow-out, facial, waxing, make-up or all-natural body-bronzing on your list, you should head to Her Majesty’s Pleasure . Grab a bite and a dri

No doubt you’re already well versed in many Asian cuisines – Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and Korean, to start. So isn’t it about time to add Malaysian food to the mix? Enliven your taste buds with exotic fare such as Keropok, Cucur Sayur, Rojak and Murtabek at Soos Restaurant/Bar . All in

The Arrival features new spots in Toronto/GTA in a bite-sized format - because you’ve got things to do. For a deeper dive into the latest openings, check out renowned series The Reveal and the iconic OPEN/CLOSED published every Thursday. 🕒 3.5 min read If there was ever a

The middle of January should be a quiet respite after the frenzy of the holidays. Including restaurant openings. No one told restaurant owners apparently, because I’ve got 17 new destinations for you this week . And the closings continue to roll in. The city’s gone completely bonkers, folks. Be

🕒 10 min read This past weekend, Uber Eats left diners without their meals. The food delivery app was down from Friday to Saturday evening – primetime for delivery orders, even during the current state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As if they don’t have enough to contend with alr

My iconic OPEN/CLOSED is THE most comprehensive resource of restaurant openings – virtual, brick-and-mortar, pop-ups, allll the things - and food/drink news in the city. No one does it bigger or better. Watch for the drop every Thursday. #iykyk 🕘 12 min read Despite the

The Gist It doesn’t get much more authentic than Vos Restaurante Argentino . The “first restaurant in Toronto serving traditional Argentinian cuisine,” according to owner Vicente D’Agate, specializes in Argentinean delicacies, including the nation's world-famous grass-fed beef and award-winning w

Your weekend plans just got way better: Introducing 13 new dining destinations to add to your already crowded list. Here’s the very latest: OPENINGS Café Cancan (89 Harbord St.) opened softly on Friday, officially on Tuesday. Brought to you by the Piano Piano team – Chef Vic

This week’s 11 openings are all over the place food-wise – wings, Uzbek dishes, crazy Korean hotdogs – while bubble tea continues to reign. Here’s the very latest: OPEN O&B ’s new Mediterranean eatery Babel (305 York Mills Rd.) doesn’t officially open until Novemb

A former chef of luxury five-star hotels is cooking up a storm of Indian comfort food in Parkdale. After graduating from the Food Craft Institute in 1990, the foremost cooking school in South India, Benjamin Nanneti worked at Taj Coromandel ( Chennai ) and Taj Residency ( V

Spring is always an exciting time for restaurants, as hearty root vegetables make way for fresh, herbaceous ingredients, and menus get invigorated with an infusion of new dishes. To mark the momentous occasion, Chef Daniel Boulud arrived in Toronto to introduce the seasonal menu and w

Toronto is a world-class city in many respects – especially when it comes to cocktail culture. Case in point - Toronto Cocktail Week happening October 16 to 21, 2018. Over 50 venues will be offering signature libations for $7 to $19 each, three dollars off their regular price. An addi

This summer is anything but a bore, thanks to 20 new arrivals this week and way too many events to cram into your calendar at once. One thing’s for certain, though: your weekend will be packed with phenomenal food and drinks. Here’s the very latest: OPEN Get a sneak peek of The Big Bruce P

We’re back to a bustling, diverse list this week – 16 arrivals! - filled with coffee, pizza, award-winning ramen, and local gin, for starters. And serious sandos and numerous expansions. Here’s the very latest: OPEN At Origin Coffee , a micro-lot roastery with locations in Istanbu

🕒 5 min read At The Pass is a weekly series showcasing Toronto’s best chefs. You won’t find any celebrity chefs featured here. Perhaps you already know these fine cooks, but maybe not. They’re not famous - yet. But it’s time these talented, passionate, hard-working chefs got a bit of th

In case you’re not aware, the city is BLOWING. UP. RIGHT. NOW. Last week: 10 openings. The week before: 19. And now this: 16. I’ve never seen anything like it. That’s in addition to a whack of awesome fests offering a great excuse to indulge in a mess of grilled cheese, tacos, the best salads in th

The iconic OPEN/CLOSED is THE most comprehensive resource of restaurant openings – virtual, brick-and-mortar, pop-ups, allll the things - and food/drink news in the city. No one does it bigger or better. Watch for the drop every Thursday. #iykyk This week’s roundup is lonnng (13 new dining opti

🕒 2 min read Toronto Restaurants stands with the Black community and is proud to feature Black restaurant owners, chefs, and other members of the industry. Over the coming weeks and months, I’ll be showcasing Black-owned restaurants, bars, caterers, bakeries, shops, and other foodservice busine