#FOOD: BAR BATTLE HEADS TO LYLA – OCTOBER 2025

Toronto’s most spirited showdown returns with the next instalment of the Bar Battle series. On Monday, October 27, 2025, from 5:30–7:00 pm, two of the city’s celebrated bartenders will go head-to-head at Lyla, the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant known for its elevated, old-world charm and lively energy. Partnering with Valley of Mother of God, Perrier and Cocktail Emporium, this round will see Nick Hurd of No Vacancy face off against Orion Berge of Harbour Sixty, crafting an original ... Read more

#FOOD: FICOA PRESENT HALLOWEEN THREE-COCKTAIL FLIGHT

Ficoa, the Neo-Latin fine dining restaurant in Little Italy, is marking Halloween with a one-night-only three-cocktail tasting flight designed to capture the spirit of the season. Available Friday, October 31st, 2025 the $45 flight (exclusive of tax and tip) offers a focused showcase of the restaurant’s talented team, with bar lead Brendan McFarlane and chef Esau Garcia showcasing culinary-forward cocktails with refined techniques. The flight includes three original cocktails from ... Read more

#FOOD: ASAHI SUPER DRY POP-UP COMING TO TORONTO

Asahi Super Dry, Japan’s No. 1 beer is hosting a 19+ pop-up, serving up its famously crisp, super dry lager in a one-of-a-kind setting. We'd love for you to share this with your audience as the pop-up goes live next week! From October 16 to October 18, 2025 an unassuming dry cleaner on Ossington will be popping up complete with Asahi Super Dry and Asahi Super Dry 0.0%, Japanese-inspired street food from Hanmoto, and exclusive beats from acclaimed DJ’s Teesh and Bambii. Upon entry, ... Read more

#HOTDOCS: HOT DOCS PRESENT CURIOUS MINDS FESTIVAL 2025

Hot Docs is excited to announce the full lineup of events that will make up Curious Minds Festival, taking place at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema this November 6 to 9, 2025. The full event schedule is now available online at hotdocs.ca/curious and tickets and passes are now on sale. Curious Minds Festival will bring a total of eight dynamic events over the course of four days, covering a breadth of topics and subjects that spotlight stories, voices, issues and ideas that shape our present and ... Read more

#FOOD: MIKU X “GHOST OF YOTEI” COLLABORATION DINING EXPERIENCE

In celebration of the recent launch of the much-anticipated PS5 action-adventure game, Ghost of Yōtei, PlayStation Canada and OpenTable have teamed up to deliver an unforgettable dining experience to Canadians inspired by the game’s setting in Northern Japan. Set in 1600s rural Japan, Ghost of Yōtei follows a haunted, lone mercenary named Atsu who travels through the beautiful, rugged landscapes of northern Japan hunting those who killed her family many years earlier. Miku Restaurant ... Read more

#FOOD: STARBUCKS AND HELLO KITTY COLLABORATION

Just in time for holiday gifting, Starbucks and Hello Kitty are teaming up to bring the season’s most adorable merchandise to Starbucks coffeehouses across Canada, starting Nov. 6, 2025 while supplies last. Created by the Japanese company Sanrio® in 1974, Hello Kitty has become a cultural phenomenon, capturing the essence of kawaii – the heartfelt Japanese culture of cuteness – and bringing her signature sweetness to everything from lunch boxes and luggage to high fashion and art ... Read more

#FOOD: “LOCALS WELCOME” PREMIERES OCTOBER 5, 2025 ON CBC AND CBC GEM

This is a must-watch for Food lovers! CBC and CBC Gem's LOCALS WELCOME stars renowned Food Writer and Personality Suresh Doss. We've followed his writing for years, so this is an exciting foray into visual storytelling for Doss as he goes around Canada exploring local gems and the faces behind them in this Series. Series premieres October 5, 2025 9 PM on CBC and is available to stream free on CBC GEM as well! https://youtu.be/rj3iVLyufYc?si=GYhfIhBzCxAJ6l-v A screening and bash was ... Read more

#FOOD: CASSETTE RETRO-INSPIRED RESTAURANT OPENS OCTOBER 25, 2025 IN TORONTO

Cassette, a new retro-inspired restaurant and venue, is set to open Oct. 25 at 1214 Queen Street W., taking over the former Melody Bar space inside the iconic Gladstone House. Designed to feel intimate and effortlessly stylish, Cassette will blend nostalgic soul with modern energy, serving as a place to gather, celebrate, and stay late. More than just a restaurant, Cassette will be a welcoming space for local artists and performers, where creativity is always welcome. Building on this ... Read more

#FOOD: STARBUCKS OFFERS NEW PROTEIN LATTES AND COLD FOAM

On Monday, September 29, Starbucks is leaning into innovation and modernization with the introduction of Protein Lattes and Cold Foam Drinks to its menu. In addition to a selection of new beverages, protein-boosted milk and protein cold foams can be used for a variety of customizations so customers can add protein to nearly any beverage. This new line up promises to deliver up to 33 grams of protein per grande (16 fl oz). Here are the highlights: • New Protein Cold Foam Drinks – ... Read more

#FOOD: CHEF MASASHI YAMAMOTO TORONTO AND OTTAWA APPEARANCES WITH CHEF ROMAIN AVRIL AND CLEMENT LEUNG MEET-AND-GREETS

Masashi Yamamoto, one of Japan’s most revered blacksmiths, will make a rare visit to Canada this fall for two public daytime appearances hosted by Knifewear, in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025 and Ottawa on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Known internationally for his razor-sharp blades and meticulous craftsmanship, Yamamoto will demonstrate traditional forging techniques live on-site, engrave knives from his exclusive collection with Knifewear, and engage directly with fans and culinary ... Read more