18 h. ago Hidden gem bar in Toronto's Liberty Village has art deco vibes and curated menus

Toronto's bar and restaurant scene is hot, but there's one particular spot making a local splash while still managing to stay one of the city's best-kept secrets.Tucked in the heart of Liberty Village, Liberty Soho is an inviting, casual bar that brings the vibes with its signature style — and consider this your official invite.Designed as a community-centric hangout, Liberty Soho has made its mark as a bespoke venue with art-deco character and seriously good food and drinks.We’re talking weekly specials, brunch offerings, and premium sports viewing — all in an effortlessly convenient location. Come along for the full rundown on everything Liberty Soho.Community-centric bar with signature designStep inside Liberty Soho and you’ll instantly see why it’s known for its standout design. You’re greeted by signature brass elements and finishes, vintage-inspired millwork, and stained glass details.Touches of greenery add a bright contrast, cr...

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29 h. ago Liberal MNA calls for inquiry on "organized crime's grip" on bars and restaurants

Jennifer Maccarone says consultation committees with police and stakeholders disappeared, making businesses more vulnerable to extortion.

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3 d. ago Small patios, no fees: Vancouver aims to simplify permits for restaurants and bars

The move is part of a set of changes the city recently announced that are designed to speed up the permitting process and offer new design options

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4 d. ago Chic new Toronto restaurant is the product of a 'lifelong dream'

Opening his own place in Toronto has been a "long time coming," Iain, the founder and owner of Corduroy Lounge, the latest feather in Leslieville's culinary cap, tells blogTO.On Nov. 13, that dream finally came into fruition, landing — albeit somewhat quietly — in the Queen East space that housed Baldini for nearly two decades prior.On the eve of the restaurant's opening, Iain took to Corduroy Lounge's Instagram page to share a heartfelt post, opining on the culmination of a "lifelong dream."With a 15-year-long culinary career that he began as a dishwasher in dodgy Glasgow pubs and ended as a Food and Beverage Manager and Wine Director at a Two Michelin Star restaurant, on top of working at some of the city's top restaurants and bars (Bar Raval, Bar Prima and Giulietta, to name a few), to say Iain was ready to open his own place is an understatement.The final product only further proves that fact.    View this post ...

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2 w. ago Huge crowds descended on Imperial Pub's last call after over 80 years in Toronto

Masses came out to support a Toronto pub on its final weekend in business after 81 years serving up thirsty patrons.It has been a year of heartbreaking restaurant and bar closures in Toronto, but few losses resonated with the public quite like the news that the Imperial Pub's taps would run dry after generations at Dundas St. E. and Victoria in downtown Toronto.Last call for the Imperial finally arrived this past weekend, and throngs of the pub's loyal patrons flooded the bar to celebrate its longevity and get one last pint in before the doors closed for good at the end of a raucous Saturday night.Damn... pic.twitter.com/ZlKG1E8ZWI— Karon Liu (@karonliu) November 14, 2025Long lines snaked around the block.If you're planning to say goodbye to the Imperial Pub today, we suggest going early, these were the scenes last night. pic.twitter.com/bSXQcAjExe— West End Phoenix (@westendphoenix) November 15, 2025The bar and surrounding businesses are destined to be demol...

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3 w. ago Montreal restaurants hit with barrage of fake Google reviews in extortion scam

Many of the bogus reviews were posted under the names of English cricket stars.

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