#FOOD: MINAMI TORONTO KICK OFF SPRING 2025 MENU WITH CHERRY BLOSSOM THEME

Minami Toronto celebrates the arrival of spring with a limited-time selection of cherry blossom-themed menu items, available from April 1 to 30, 2025 during dinner service. These seasonal offerings showcase delicate flavours and ingredients that evoke the essence of cherry blossom season—think cured sakura flower, strawberry, ume, and floral notes like elderflower and rose. From the Sakura Hokkaido Scallop Crudo to the refreshing Sakura Spritz, each dish and cocktail is thoughtfully crafted ... Read more

#FOOD: SPRING 2025 MENU OFFERINGS FROM MINAMI, MIKU, ABURI TORA, ABURI SUSHI, AND ABURI HANA

As Toronto blossoms, food lovers can look forward to unforgettable culinary moments that perfectly capture the essence of spring. MINAMIIG. @minamitoronto225 King St. W Minami Toronto invites guests to celebrate spring with an exclusive Ikebana class and lunch on April 5 and May 10 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Each event features a guided Ikebana workshop led by renowned floral artist Aya Sugino, followed by Minami’s meticulously curated Lunch Gozen Set and a feature cocktail crafted with ... Read more

#FOOD: TORONTO’S THE KETTLE UNVEIL BOLD NEW 2025 MENU

Nestled in the vibrant Queen West district of Toronto, The Kettle is celebrating a renaissance, as it unveils a bold new menu alongside a recent renovation that embodies the spirit of renewal this spring. Founded in 2022 by Faiz Shaikh (above left) and Sana Khan (above right)—two friends who bonded as students at George Brown College while in the culinary management and hospitality and tourism management programs—the restaurant reinterprets Indian cuisine by seamlessly integrating the ... Read more

#FOOD: THE RARE TOUR TORONTO STOP: BLACK+BLUE X CAPA

Globally-renowned culinary series THE RARE TOUR makes its only Canadian stop in Toronto at BLACK+ BLUE STEAKHOUSE in Financial District, running now through March 28, 2025. For this limited engagement, Executive Chef Morgan Bellis teams up with CAPA's Chef Casper Sobczyk on a special Four Hands Dinner, which some fortunate diners will get to experience. For those who don't know, Michelin-rated CAPA has been named the number 23 World's 101 Best Steakhouse and Sobczyk flew-in specially to give ... Read more

#FOOD: ABURI HANA NEW SEASONAL SPRING 2025 TASTING MENU

Aburi Hana, Yorkville’s MICHELIN-starred Kyō-Kaiseki restaurant, celebrates spring with a new seasonal tasting menu by Executive Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa. Blending centuries-old Kyoto traditions with a modern sensibility, the multi-course experience showcases the season’s finest ingredients, transformed into a refined progression of delicate flavours and elegant presentations. Reservations for the spring menu are now available HERE, with May and June bookings opening on April 15, 2025 at 4 ... Read more

#FOOD: STARBUCKS UNVEIL NEW “PEANUTS” COLLABORATION

Get ready to do the happy dance for an exciting collaboration that’s equal parts cute and nostalgic. On March 24, 2025 Starbucks and Peanuts will be launching exclusive, limited time merchandise featuring the Peanuts-gang and a fun new Snoopy persona: Joe Kind Snoopy. The drinkware is designed to celebrate kindness, coffee and community and is only available at Starbucks for a limited time, so fans should check their local stores before "good grief!" - they’re gone. Peanuts Joe Kind ... Read more

#FOOD: JERSEY MIKE’S 15TH ANNUAL DAY OF GIVING

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 marks Jersey Mike's 15th annual Day of Giving. This year they will donate 100% of sales to local hunger and children's programs. WHAT: Hungry to help others? Head to Jersey Mike’s Subs on Wednesday, March 26 and grab a sub: 100 percent of your purchase—whether in-store, online or through the app—will go to charity. On March 26, nine Jersey Mike’s locations in Ontario will give every single dollar in sales, not just the profit, to: · Make-A-Wish® ... Read more

#FOOD: ZERO COCKTAIL BAR TORONTO

Zero Cocktail Bar is Canada's first non-alcoholic cocktail bar located in Toronto's downtown core. Led by the charming and innovative Gail Lynch, this unique bar crafts cocktails using premium non-alcoholic products and creates in-house mixes. The Bar hosts mixing classes every week. Whether it's for a celebration or simply looking to learn some new skills, an in-house expert Mixologist will guide you through the art of crafting delicious and Instagram-worthy drinks More here on events ... Read more

#SPOTTED: KRISTEN KISH, TOM COLICCHIO AND GAIL SIMMONS IN TORONTO FOR “TOP CHEF DESTINATION CANADA”

This is such a huge affirmative moment for Canada! We know our food scene is incredible and it's time the world finds out. As you might know, this current 22nd season of Bravo's Top Chef is set here in Canada with some episodes taking place in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, P.E.I. and more. Cooking challenges are all a special Canadian context as chefs compete for glory. New episodes air Thursday nights at 9 PM ET on Bravo. We cannot wait to see who takes the crown! Coming back to Toronto ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “BIG BURGER BATTLE” ARRVIES MONDAY, APRIL 21 ON FLAVOUR NETWORK AND STACKTV

Fire up the grill and let the battle begin! Corus Entertainment’s hot and juicy new Canadian Original series, Big Burger Battle premieres Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Flavour Network and STACKTV. Hosted by award-winning actor and comedian Andrew Phung, viewers can sink their teeth into this beefy competition that gives the beloved burger its moment in the spotlight with non-stop grilling action. Host Andrew Phung is joined on the judging panel by celebrated chef and ... Read more