51 h. ago Bad Bunny to skip U.S. in world tour, fears immigration raids

NEW YORK — The wildly popular Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny says he will skip the United States during an upcoming world tour because he fears raids by immigration agents at his concerts. Since July the singer has been playing to sold-out shows in San Juan, capital of the U.S. territory in the Caribbean. He […]

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2 d. ago Top Toronto pitmasters launching new barbecue restaurant this weekend

There's a new barbecue restaurant opening in Toronto this weekend, and it's helmed by two of the city's top pitmasters.When two of the top Toronto talents on the local barbecue scene join forces, there's bound to be some smoke. The type of smoke that renders brisket juicy and makes ribs fall off the bone, that is.That's exactly what's going down at the intersection of Dupont and Christie as Golden Horseshoe BBQ, the lovechild of 24-year-old barbecue savant Andrew Golden and Carbon Bar Executive Chef Kris Hansen.The pair are setting up shop in the former home of an oft-bemoaned Popeye's location in a historic building in The Annex, transforming it into a semi-quick-service spot with a collection of enormous smokers in the parking lot.A Depression-era bank building that has since been home to a revolving door of various concepts, the space, paired with the team of Golden, who made his name running pop-ups at local breweries, and Hansen, ...

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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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9 d. 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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2 w. ago Here are some of Toronto's top restaurants for stellar patio views

Anyone can throw together some aesthetically pleasing interiors, but at these Toronto restaurants, it's all about the great view outside.There's no shortage of dazzling rooftop bars and restaurants in the city that'll give you breathtaking views of the city (some of which even made their way onto this list), but you don't always have to look skyward to get some stunning views with your supper.From luxurious lakeside eateries to hidden gems in High Park, here's our list of 10 restaurants in Toronto that come served with a side of stunning views.Toronto Island BBQ & Beer Co.Where better to admire views of the city than off the mainland? This barbecue restaurant and bar at 120 Centre Island Dock boasts an expansive patio that overlooks the lake, offering an unparalleled view of the city skyline.Pro tip: They're only open in the summer, so get a move on if you want to check it out before the season ends.The Rooftop at the Broadview HotelThis ultra-popula...

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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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