#FOOD: MOTHER’S DAY 2025 MENUS AT AKIRA BACK, BYBLOS, AND BESO

Still looking for something to do with mom this weekend? INK Entertainment has all the options!  Akira Back is offering a refined Mother’s Day Tasting Menu ($48) on May 10 & 11, featuring three cold share plates and two glasses of sparkling sake. Plus: Shidou Cocktail – sake, peach liqueur, elderflower, rosé prosecco ($17) Ontario’s Spring Dessert – seasonal rhubarb and strawberry highlight ($19) As you know, they also have a Sakura Bliss-inspired Spring Menu ... Read more

#FOOD: CALGARY KRISPY KREME ARRIVING SOON

The wait is over, Calgary! Krispy Kreme® Canada is excited to announce that its fan-favourite doughnuts are on the way. After years of anticipation from Calgary fans, the brand is proud to confirm that Krispy Kreme will return to the city at its new location at 9629 Macleod Trail SW. This will be the latest addition to the brand’s growing Canadian presence and a major moment for doughnut lovers across southern Alberta. Calgarians will soon have the chance to step inside the signature Hot ... Read more

#FOOD: MAXIME’S RESTAURANT TO LAUNCH RIGATONI TUESDAYS IN LIMITED DROPS

Maxime’s Restaurant present Rigatoni Tuesdays on Uber Eats — an exclusive, limited-quantity drop of its famous Spicy Vodka Rigatoni to enjoy at home. Its official launch is set to take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Made with house-made rigatoni, pecorino romano, Parmigiano, bomba chili, and fresh basil, this indulgent dish has developed a cult following in-house and it’s now heading to Uber Eats–only on Tuesdays, and only in limited batches. Think of it as the pasta version of a ... Read more

#FOOD: MOTHER’S DAY 2025 DINING IDEAS – MIKU, ARIANA, HARBOUR SIXTY, W HOTEL

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, Toronto’s most iconic restaurants are rolling out the red carpet for Mom. This year, celebrate this special day with experiences that go far beyond the bouquet. Step into the world of flame-seared perfection at Miku, offering both a one-day-only artistic Japanese lunch experience that pairs floral inspiration with refined culinary craftsmanship and an exquisite multi-course Kaiseki dinner. For those who prefer classic indulgence, Harbour Sixty ... Read more

#FOOD: KRISPY KREME CANADA COMING TO HAMILTON

Krispy Kreme Canada is proud to announce that it is bringing its iconic Original Glazed Doughnuts® to Hamilton this spring, marking the first location in the city and another sweet milestone for the brand! Opening on May 13, 2025 at 1290 Rymal Road East, the new shop will be Krispy Kreme Canada’s new Hamilton home and promises more than just doughnuts. The 4,600-square-foot space will include the brand’s signature Hot Light Theatre Shop, where guests can watch doughnuts being made ... Read more

#FOOD: YAN DINING ROOM X GOOD BEHAVIOUR COLLABORATION

With Mother’s Day around the corner, we get a first look at photos for the upcoming Yan Dining Room x Good Behaviour dinner, taking place Saturday, May 11, 2025 at longtime institution, Hong Shing. This one-night-only collaboration brings together three chefs blending nostalgic flavours with serious culinary technique. The $148 eight-course menu features over 15 thoughtful bites inspired by Chinese and Italian traditions—designed to celebrate the women who shape us ... Read more

#FOOD: HARBOUR SIXTY WEEKDAY LUNCH PRIX FIXE

Following an extensive renovation, Harbour Sixty has quietly debuted a new weekday lunch prix fixe—an accessible entry point into one of Toronto’s most iconic fine-dining rooms. Now, getting in and out in just about 45 minutes is no longer a trade-off between quality and convenience. The restaurant, known for its sleek, iconic atmosphere, has revamped its lunch offering, making fine dining both accessible and efficient. Available Monday to Friday, the menu features two courses ($65) or ... Read more

#FOOD: MIMI CHINESE X SHAKE SHACK CANADA COLLABORATION

Shake Shack Canada is thrilled to unveil a limited-time culinary collaboration with one of Toronto's most celebrated restaurants, MIMI Chinese, available exclusively at all Toronto locations from May 13 – May 26, 2025. Shake Shack is bringing bold, regionally inspired Chinese flavours to its classic menu in collaboration with Chefs David Schwartz and Braden Chong of MIMI Chinese — a Toronto restaurant included on Toronto's Michelin Guide for two consecutive years. As part of this ... Read more

#FOOD: RADICI PROJECT TO OPEN DOORS IN LITTLE ITALY TORONTO

Toronto’s Little Italy welcomes Radici Project, a new Italian Japanese restaurant rooted in seasonality, sustainability, and storytelling. The restaurant is co-owned by husband-and-wife duo, Executive chef Emiliano Del Frate and Kayo Ito. Del Frate got his culinary start at some of the world’s top spots, including MICHELIN-starred Noma, then moved on to hone his craft in Toronto at MICHELIN-starred Don Alfonso 1890 and, most recently, MICHELIN-starred DaNico. Manager Kayo Ito is a ... Read more

#FOOD: OMIWOL TORONTO

Sure, many of us have had Korean BBQ, but what North York's OMIWOL (translation: five flavours, cycle of the moon) is offering since it opened its doors four months back, is something completely elevated and beyond what discerning Toronto diners are used to. Firstly, their Beef and Pork, only the highest standard, are triple-aged. This means the meats undergo meticulous ice aging, dry aging and wet aging before finally getting served at the dark and elegant establishment. It transforms its ... Read more