#FIRSTLOOK: STARBUCKS CANADA NEW POST-HOLIDAY MENU 2026

Starbucks is ringing in the new year with a cozy new menu, featuring both returning favourites and exciting new beverages available in stores across Canada beginning January 6, 2026. Post-holidays, many Canadians will be looking for a reset, with a renewed focus on balance and wellness. From post-pilates protein beverages to latte-fueled study sessions with friends, Starbucks winter menu offerings seamlessly fit into every balanced lifestyle. Here is everything you need to know: o ... Read more

#FOOD: NAGAN X RADICI PROJECT COLLABORATION

On Friday, January 30, 2026, Little Italy’s Radici Project, located at 588 College St, Toronto, ON, will host a standout chef collaboration with Naagan, ranked No. 9 on Canada’s 100 Best New Restaurants 2025. Running from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, the immersive dining experience brings together Italian Japanese technique at Radici Project with Chef Zach Keeshig’s Indigenous culinary perspective from Naagan for a 10 course collaborative tasting menu, celebrating contrast, craftsmanship, and ... Read more

#FOOD: VALLEY OF MOTHER OF GOD GIN LAUNCHES IN JAPAN

Valley of Mother of God Gin, one of Canada’s most acclaimed luxury spirits brands, has officially launched in Japan, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion. With Tokyo widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential cocktail capitals, where drinking culture and global trends are shaped, the gins have quickly gained recognition for their quality and craftsmanship. The launch was celebrated through two dedicated events held at Craft Gin Bar Copain—one ... Read more

#FOOD: THE CARBON BAR TORONTO 12TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

This January, Toronto’s iconic barbecue restaurant, The Carbon Bar, is celebrating its 12-year anniversary by rolling prices all the way back to 2014, with a limited-time 12-Year Anniversary Throwback Menu featuring nostalgic favourites, greatest-hits cocktails, and unapologetically old-school pricing. They're turning back the clock to 2014!! To mark the milestone, Sous Chef Taylor Wells has curated a playful lineup of $12 anniversary dinner specials, highlighting the most beloved dishes ... Read more

#FOOD: MIKU ANNOUNCE NEW WINTER KAISEKI MENU

The start of the year calls for something special. Miku Toronto at Waterpark Place, 10 Bay St welcomes January with its Winter Kaiseki Menu, available from January 2 to January 31 during dinner service. Curated by Chef de Cuisine Michael Acero, the 7-course tasting menu highlights dishes such as A5 Japanese Wagyu Striploin, and a signature sushi course featuring Foie Gras Oshi Sushi and Ikura Uni Mini Don. The experience concludes with a bright Yuzu Parfait crafted by MICHELIN-starred ... Read more

#FOOD: CHEF AKIRA BACK SET TO OPEN NEW DINING DESTINATION AT FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAURIER IN OTTAWA

Chef Akira Back is set to introduce his newest culinary destination inside Fairmont Château Laurier at 1 Rideau Street in the heart of Ottawa. Akira Back, the namesake restaurant from the globally renowned chef and restaurateur, will enhance the capital’s dining scene with its arrival. Expected to debut in early 2026, the restaurant will blend high-end dining, elegant artistry, modern Japanese cuisine with global influences, bringing a globally celebrated culinary perspective to one of ... Read more

#FOOD: MIKU PRESENT HOLIDAY SEAFOOD & PRIME RIB BUFFET 2025

Miku📍Waterpark Place - 10 Bay StW. mikutoronto.comIG. @mikutoronto Miku Toronto at 10 Bay St. is ringing in the holiday season with a luxurious Japanese Seafood and Prime Rib Buffet on Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Set against sweeping waterfront views, this festive lunch experience brings together Miku’s most celebrated creations alongside seasonal highlights designed for the holidays. The thoughtfully curated buffet menu is led by Chef de Cuisine Michael ... Read more

#FOOD: BEAR STEAK SANDWICHES ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF DOCU-SERIES “THE BACKYARD BOYS”

BEAR Steak Sandwiches is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever docu-series, The Backyard Boys — an intimate, energetic, and deeply Toronto story documenting the rise of the brand, the evolution of founders Ricardo Barrientos and Aki Erenberg, and the community that helped shape BEAR into one of the city’s most talked-about food destinations. Premiering January 9 on YouTube, the eight-episode series offers an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at the victories, chaos, and ... Read more

#FOOD: MINAMI AND MIKU OFFER NEW YEAR’S EVE 2025 EXPERIENCE

MINAMI and MIKU present some New Year's Eve 2025 experience for you to celebrate the Holidays! Minami Toronto📍225 King St W Suite 100IG. @minamitoronto Minami Toronto at 225 King Street West is inviting guests to welcome 2026 with a memorable New Year’s Eve experience perfect for sharing with family and friends. The evening will showcase a five-course tasting menu expertly crafted by the restaurant’s Head Chef, Nao Akutagawa. Taking place on December 31 from 3:00 pm until ... Read more

#FOOD: BOCADO OPENS IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY DECEMBER 15, 2025

Bocado, the acclaimed culinary destination from Prince Edward County, is expanding to Georgian Bay, opening its doors to the public on Monday, December 15th, 2025. This new location brings Bocado’s signature seasonal and Spanish-inspired cuisine to Collingwood, offering a vibrant, intimate dining experience for locals, weekenders, and visitors exploring the region. The Georgian Bay location is the result of a partnership between Executive Chef Stuart Cameron and INK Entertainment, with ... Read more