#FOOD: MANDY’S TO OPEN NEW TORONTO DISTILLERY LOCATION

Salad queen Mandy’s is opening its fifth Toronto location in a beloved neighbourhood: the Distillery District on May 1st. After more than two decades building one of Canada’s most loved fast-casual salad brands, Mandy’s Salads is officially opening its fifth Toronto location (and 15 overall), bringing its signature pink-hued world and famous salads to a neighbourhood that’s been waiting for it.

This May, sisters Mandy and Rebecca Wolfe will open Mandy’s Distillery District location, marking the brand’s fifth outpost in the city and another exciting milestone in its national expansion.

What began in 2004 as a folding table tucked inside a Montreal boutique has grown into a household name across Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto, with Vancouver next on the horizon in Kitsilano and Coal Harbour.

Located at 359 Front St E, the 1,900-square-foot space will offer 30 seats indoors, along with an additional 15-seat patio.

The space also features custom-designed wallpaper created specifically for this location, a curated mix of gorgeous antique pieces, and even restored city lamp posts brought indoors, adding to the charm and character of the restaurant. All of this comes to life under 30 foot high ceilings that make the space feel both grand and inviting.

The Distillery District space brings together signature Mandy’s design with new creative firsts. For the first time, the team has customized its own lighting in collaboration with Stray Dog Designs, paired with a bold Tom Dixon fixture that anchors the room.

Known for richly layered interiors, Mandy’s takes it even further here. Adorning the walls with antique and vintage finds, and introducing a brand-new gallery wall of paintings for the first time, alongside its iconic family wall.

The opening follows closely behind the brand’s spring menu launch on April 30, bringing a fresh wave of seasonal flavours to pair with the new space.

Why the distillery district was a natural expansion for the Mandy’s brand, and why this will be their last location in Toronto

What this milestone moment represents for the brand, and what’s ahead as Mandy’s expands coast-to-coast, with Vancouver up next