#FOOD: FALL 2025 MENUS – TORONTO’S LYLA, LUNCH LADY, FICOA, HARBOUR SIXTY, ARIANNA

This fall, Toronto’s most notable dining destinations are rolling out seasonal offerings designed to celebrate comfort, tradition, and culinary creativity. Miku will mark the holiday with a special Thanksgiving buffet, while Lyla, Lunch Lady, Ficoa, Harbour Sixty and Arianna unveil menu items that highlight the flavours and spirit of the season. From festive gatherings to intimate dinners, these restaurants are giving Torontonians a reason to dine out and embrace fall’s best ... Read more

#FOOD: EL CATRIN DESTILERIA LAUNCH NEW $95 TASTING MENU BY CHEF JOSÉ MATAMOROS

Wow! El Catrin Destileria welcome Executive Chef José Matamoros, who brings a singular vision to elevate the dining experience at this Toronto fan favourite! Originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, Chef José brings over a decade of international culinary experience, including honing his skills at the two-Michelin-star La Grenouillère in France, and leadership roles at 1Hotel Copenhagen, 1Hotel Central Park, 1Kitchen Toronto, Casa Madera, Baro Toronto, and The Ostrich Club in Halifax. Known for ... Read more

#FOOD: CHICKEN CARTEL X TONOU RAMEN COLLABO

On October 3 and 4, 2025 chef Donnie Gomes of The Chicken Cartel and Kota Uechi, owner of Tondou Ramen will team up for a two-night pop-up at Tondou Ramen in the heart of Toronto’s Little Italy, serving an exclusive creation they call: Okinawa. With Donnie’s fried chicken sandwiches known to go viral for their over-the-top deliciousness, and Tondou’s Nanban Fried Chicken drawing thousands of followers overnight on social media, the pairing brings together two cult favourites for what ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “A MID-AUTUMN NIGHT’S DREAM” MARKHAM 2025

Fête Chinoise proudly announces the expansion of its 5th annual ‘Love at Mid-Autumn’ campaign, introducing new programming designed to engage Canadians from all backgrounds in celebrating the beauty and cultural heritage of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The campaign also features a Community Celebration, A Mid-Autumn Night's Dream, taking place at the Pride of Canada Carousel in Downtown Markham on September 27, 2025. Tickets are now available at www.fetechinoise.ca. Children aged 12 and ... Read more

#FOOD: CHEF RYUSUKE NAKAGAWA RECEIVES MICHELIN SERVICE AWARD 2025

At the MICHELIN Awards in Toronto on Thursday, September 18, Executive Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa of Aburi Hana received the MICHELIN Service Award and Aburi Hana retained its MICHELIN Star, marking four consecutive years of recognition. The honours reflect the restaurant’s refined kaiseki artistry and guest-focused hospitality, with Aburi Hana continuing as a One MICHELIN Star destination in Toronto. This marks Aburi Hana’s fourth consecutive year being recognized with a MICHELIN Star, having ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “VICIOUS” TRAILER – STARRING DAKOTA FANNING

VICIOUS STARRING DAKOTA FANNING, STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+ OCTOBER 10, 2025. Today, we get a new Trailer. https://youtu.be/MqOU-kU1Foo?si=ChIupaQpBy0WqhOm SYNOPSIS When Polly (Dakota Fanning) receives a mysterious Box from an unexpected late-night visitor, it comes with a simple instruction: place three things inside: something you need, something you hate, and something you love. What begins as a strange ritual quickly unravels into a waking nightmare. Trapped in a terrifying world ... Read more

#FOOD: MIKU PRESENT 10TH ANNIVERSARY KAISEKI SEVEN-COURSE MENU

This October, Miku Toronto celebrates its 10th anniversary with a month-long event at its waterfront location, 10 Bay Street. From October 1 to 31, 2025 guests can experience an exclusive anniversary kaiseki, a seven-course menu that revives Miku’s most iconic dishes, reimagined with the modern artistry of Chef de Cuisine Michael Acero. Priced at $175 per guest with an optional $60 wine and sake pairing, the menu is available during dinner service only. Acero, who was part of the opening ... Read more

#FOOD: ITALIAN COCKTAIL FESTIVAL REVOLUTION RUNS OCTOBER 6-12, 2025

The Italian Trade Agency in Toronto is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Italian Cocktail Revolution, a week-long celebration showcasing Italy’s finest spirits and cocktail culture. From October 6 to 12, 2025, Torontonians and industry professionals will experience an unforgettable journey into theworld of Italian mixology across 10 of Toronto’s top cocktail bars. The event kicks off on Monday, October 6 with an exclusive launch event and masterclasses designed for ... Read more

#FOOD: MIKU X STRATUS VINEYARDS COLLABORATION

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, Miku Toronto (10 Bay St) will host an exclusive seven-course wine dinner in collaboration with Stratus Vineyards, the acclaimed Niagara-on-the-Lake winery. This event will feature a tasting menu curated by Chef de Cuisine Michael Acero, paired with distinguished vintages from Stratus, including the 2015 Stratus Red, Magnums and the 2021 Stratus Chardonnay, Unfiltered and Bottled with Lees. Tickets are priced at $225 per guest (plus taxes & gratuity). ... Read more

#FOOD: MASASHI YAMAMOTO MAKES VISIT TO TORONTO WITH KNIFEWEAR

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 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