64 h. ago Iconic French bistro in Toronto is expanding with a spinoff location

The team behind one of Toronto's most popular French bistros is about to open a new spot in a completely different neighbourhood.Ossington Avenue's Côte De Boeuf is frequently (and accurately) described as a piece of Paris transplanted onto the streets of Toronto.Unpretentious though undeniably luscious, it's been a staple on the Ossington strip for over a decade, founded by Midas touch-wielding Toronto restaurateur Teo Paul, who is also behind staples like Union and Hamilton's Le Tambour.It's the sort of place that earns a spot at the top of everyone's must-try list, not for its Instagram-worthy interiors (though we'd argue it has those too) or influencer endorsements, but for the simple brilliance of its food.For nearly as long as Côte De Boeuf has existed, it’' been managed by Eamon O'Dea.Now, O'Dea and Paul are teaming up to bring the Côte De Boeuf experience to a brand-new ne...

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5 d. ago Here are the Toronto hot spots celebrities have been spotted at during TIFF 2025

TIFF 2025 hit the streets of Toronto with a bang this weekend, and here are the restaurants that the stars have been flocking to.Parties, press junkets and fly-by spottings have been the name of the game for Toronto since the Toronto International Film Festival's 50th anniversary season officially kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 4.While most folks are more focused on what the stars are doing on the silver screen, we want to know where they're eating, and we're sure we're not the only ones.That's why we've compiled a list of the Toronto bars and restaurants that have proven most popular among this year's crop of A-listers so far this season, so that you, too, can eat and drink like you just walked the red carpet.VinnyThe TIFF Lightbox might be the official heart of the film festival, but if we could name a second runner-up, it would be Vinny, the recently opened vinyl bar at 480 King St. W.One of the latest in Toronto hospitality super group INK En...

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7 d. ago Here's how to see the biggest planes land at Toronto Pearson Airport

Plane-spotting near Toronto Pearson International Airport has never been more popular thanks to daily incoming flights from some of the largest planes in the world, offering regularly scheduled spectacles in the sky.More and more people are flocking to the major flight hub to get up close and personal with enormous planes landing low overhead — including daily departures/landings by the mighty Airbus A380, which is the largest class of passenger plane in the world, and the majestic Boeing 747, known among aviation enthusiasts as the "Queen of the Skies."So, if you still think of Pearson as a place to trudge through in sweatpants on your way to a destination, I am here to convince you that you are overlooking the airport as a destination in its own right.Why you love plane watching and just don't know it If you have ever been stopped in your tracks in complete awe of large machines or roaring engines, you may not need much convincing about this exhilarat...

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8 d. ago Wildly popular Toronto BBQ restaurant opens new sandwich and salad concept

One of the city's most celebrated barbecue restaurants has branched out with a new concept, but don't worry: there’s still plenty of brisket.Toronto restaurateur extraordinaire Yannick Bigourdan, the man behind The Carbon Bar, Lucie and Amano, among many more, has once again put his Midas touch on the city's culinary scene. But his latest project is unlike anything he's done before.Meet The Carbon Snack Bar. Think of it like The Carbon Bar's yuppie, spin class-attending little sister. We mean that in the most complimentary way possible.Having officially opened its doors on Aug. 21, The Carbon Snack Bar takes over the historic building at the northwest corner of King West and Spadina, formerly home to Quantum Coffee.Here, Bigourdan and his team serve up a diverse selection of sandwiches, salads, pastries, beverages and coffee, designed to appeal to the hustling-bustling King West crowd, a divergence from the sumptuous sit-down experi...

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1 week ago Everyone is flocking to this Ontario restaurant that only serves one dish

A new Ontario Vietnamese restaurant is already dominating the scene after selling 2,000 banh mi sandwiches on its first day in business.Any business owner will tell you that the early days of any new business can be slow at the start. It's only logical. Word needs to spread about your place before it can become the next line-drawing, social-media-buzzing thing.The same cannot be said, however, for Thornhill's Banh Mi Nana, which opened its doors in early August of 2025 and was, quite literally, instantly overrun with fans, to the point where they churned out a whopping 2,000 banh mi on day one.Granted, the spot was offering a two-for-one special in honour of the grand opening, but even 1,000 sandwiches sold on day one is an impressive feat, especially for a sandwich shop nestled inside a suburban strip mall.The restaurant is a family effort, run by a team consisting of executive chef Don and his niece, Michelle, the brand manager and product specialist, as well as ...

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1 week ago Popular Toronto sandwich shop gets permanent home in very unexpected place

A popular Toronto sandwich shop has officially landed a permanent new pad on the site of a now-shuttered Subway location.Talk about an upgrade! Listen, we've got nothing against Subway. In fact, we're fans of their work when the occasion calls for it, but on a measure of girth alone, local sandwich venture Slammie Sammies has them beat.The sandwich shop's name might meet the ear with a whisper of familiarity, a phantom memory, and there's a good reason for that.A joint venture from Pedro Dos Santos and Marilyn Simms of Vert Casse-Croûte Catering fame, the sandwich shop was born as a pop-up at much-loved Dundas West pub, Opera Bob's, in the spring of 2024 to near-instant fanfare from the sandwich-obsessed city.Slammie served up utterly enormous sandwiches on homemade buns, with a menu that reflected Toronto's diverse neighbourhoods and cultures.Grilled chicken tzatziki, Vietnamese sweet beef, and shrimp po boy were just a few of ...

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2 w. ago Future of bustling Toronto nightlife spot in question after address listed for sale

A Toronto Italian restaurant that's become a popular nightlife hotspot is going up for sale. Is it time for the city to say goodbye?If you've gone out on King West any time within the past three years, there’s a good chance that you ended up at (or in line to enter) Pizza Wine Disco.Over its short, three-year tenure, the Italian restaurant that transforms into a lively bar after dark has become a staple on the scene, packed to the rafters weekend after weekend with pizza-fuelled party people.Sure, its clientele seems a little more eager to lean into the "disco" aspect of its offerings, but Pizza Wine Disco also operates as a full-service restaurant with an enthusiastic fan base in its own right.Being the juggernaut of the Toronto nightlife scene, it is, not to mention one backed by Liberty Entertainment Group (LEG), the hospitality group behind the likes of DaNico, Don Alfonso 1890 and Paris Texas, it came as a shock wh...

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2 w. ago Yet another popular Toronto street festival suddenly cancelled at last minute

The 2025 Little Jamaica Festival in Toronto has been cancelled for this year, another tradition suddenly cut short amid the recent wave of cancellations affecting the city.However, if you've been following this dismal trend of summer festival cancellations, maybe the latest news doesn't take you entirely by surprise. The Little Jamaica BIA took to Instagram, stating, "We regret to inform you that the Little Jamaica Festival 2025 will not be taking place this year, August 30 - August 31, 2025."The BIA goes on to explain the reason behind this tough choice and acknowledges its followers' sentiment in the wake of this last-minute announcement."Unfortunately, due to funding and permit challenges, we are unable to move forward as planned. We know how much this festival means to our community, and this was not an easy decision."     View this post on Instagram  &n...

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2 w. ago First North American location of viral Taiwanese bakery just opened in Toronto

A famous Taiwanese dessert restaurant that specializes in a singular dish has landed in Toronto, marking its first North American location.Fans of Taiwan-style wheel cakes, rejoice: one of the country's most popular chains specializing in the dessert just opened its first-ever location in North America, and it's right here in Toronto.Wheel cakes, also known as wheel pies, are a wildly popular Taiwanese dessert that has been gaining notoriety around the world thanks to their distinct appearance and versatility when it comes to flavoured fillings.There are hundreds of vendors out there who serve them, but if you ask the most tried-and-true wheel cake fans, they'll tell you that Taiwan's Misterwheel is among the best. Now, Toronto residents have the chance to judge that for themselves.If this is the first time you’ve ever heard of wheel cakes, here's what you need to know: the cakes are made from a batter, similar to pancake batter, cooked insid...

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3 w. ago Toronto vintage store known for selling clothes by the pound for cheap is being forced to close

A popular Toronto vintage store is being forced to close down one of its locations, and owners are not happy about it.Expo Vintage Clothing took to Instagram to share the unfortunate news with its 13.3k followers, citing zoning issues and a standoff with Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS) in a directly-worded caption."I’ll keep this short, sweet and poignant: Our four-year battle with Toronto Zoning is over and, simply put, Municipal Lincens[ing] and Standards will not allow us to have a retail store at 1978 Dundas West anymore," the August 7 post starts off.It goes on to explain that, given the circumstances, the secondhand clothing retailer will have to shutter the location, which was known for selling vintage apparel by the pound — something that's hard to find in the city — as well as for hosting events."We have no current plans to re-open at an alternative location, but have not rul...

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