#FOOD: MAKILALA OPENING LATE JULY 2025
Makilala, a new Filipino restaurant from renowned duo Chef Nuit and Jeff Regular, along with Jeff’s brother Joel Regular, is set to open late July at 105 Church Street. Known for their beloved Thai restaurants across Toronto, Chef Nuit and Jeff have turned their focus to the food and culture of the Philippines, drawing inspiration from Jeff and Joel’s Filipino heritage and a deep dive into the cuisine. Makilala will blend traditional flavours, vibrant energy, and warm hospitality into an ...
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#FOOD: THE DRAKE ANNOUNCE NEW MENU UNDER CHEF DANIEL HYAM
The Drake, a Toronto institution, is pleased to share a delicious new chapter at with the launch of a new menu under the direction of Executive Chef Daniel Hyam - a bold evolution where comfort food, candid cocktails, and global flavours reflect the same distinctive personality and playful charm The Drake is known for.
Known as a culinary trendsetter, this new direction ushers in a fresh era for The Drake, which has stood the test of time on Queen West for the past 20 years. The menu is ...
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#FOOD: RADICI PROJECT HOSTS “BAR BATTLE: LITTLE ITALY”
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Radici Project will host Bar Battle: Little Italy, a spirited cocktail showdown between two of College Street’s top bartenders: Damian Locatelli of Slice of Life and Oliver Leung of Suite 115. Each bartender will be creating a summer-inspired gin cocktail made with Classic Gin, generously sponsored by Valley of Mother of God Gin. Attendees will have the chance to vote for the People’s Choice winner, while a panel of expert judges selects ...
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#FOOD: CHEF ESAU GARCIA JOINS FICOA AS EXECUTIVE CHEF
Chef Esau Garcia, whose résumé includes time at Toronto’s MICHELIN-recognized Madrina Bar y Tapas, has officially joined Ficoa as Executive Chef—ushering in a new chapter for the Neo-Latin fine dining restaurant in Little Italy. The internationally trained Mexican chef, known for his soulful precision, brings over 13 years of global experience spanning Mexico, Australia, and Toronto’s top kitchens. Ficoa, which opened last year under the direction of serial restaurateur Patricia Toro, ...
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#FOOD: MIKU AND LITTLEJOHN FARM COLLABORATION
Toronto’s beloved waterfront restaurant, Miku Toronto (10 Bay Street), and the picturesque farm-to-table destination Littlejohn Farm in Prince Edward County are proud to announce their collaborative dining series, Miku Meets The County. This special series unfolds across two unforgettable evenings, beginning at Littlejohn Farm on August 9 and continuing at Miku Toronto on August 28. Guests will enjoy two distinct culinary experiences shaped by place, season, and creative partnership, with ...
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#FOOD: INK ENTERTAINMENT’S VINNY NOW OPEN
INK Entertainment drops the needle on VINNY, its newest restaurant and vinyl cocktail bar located at 480 King Street West. Designed by acclaimed Toronto studio NIVEK REMAS, Vinny offers an effortlessly cool, music-driven dining experience, where warm lighting, late nights, and curated vinyl set the tone.
INK Entertainment, led by Founder & CEO Charles Khabouth and Partner & President Danny Soberano, has long pioneered Toronto’s late-night experience—blending hospitality and ...
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#FOOD: MIKU AND MINAMI PRESENT SUMMERLICIOUS 2025 MENUS
Toronto’s favourite summer prix fixe dining event is back. From July 4 to 20, 2025 indulge in specially curated Summerlicious lunch and dinner menus at Minami and Miku Toronto, created by each restaurant’s celebrated culinary team. Enjoy three-course menus starting at $48 for lunch and $65 for dinner at Minami, and $55 for lunch and $75 for dinner at Miku, plus taxes and gratuity. These limited-time offerings showcase modern Japanese cuisine through premium ingredients, refined technique, ...
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#FOOD: FICOA TO HOST “THE MOTHER OF ALL TALKS”
On Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., an intimate corner of Toronto’s Little Italy will come alive with conversation, cocktails, and the energy of people gathering with purpose. This month’s edition will be held at Ficoa, a Neo-Latin restaurant on College Street. The event marks the next edition of The Mother of All Talks — a free-to-attend keynote talk hosted by Valley of Mother of God Gin, in collaboration with San Pellegrino.
The theme of the evening is “Family & ...
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#FOOD: BEAR STEAK SANDWICHES OPENS SECOND LOCATION AT TORONTO’S WELLINGTON MARKET (THE WELL)
Following the success of its Little Italy flagship and growing demand across the city, BEAR Steak Sandwiches is proud to announce the opening of its second location at The Well’s Wellington Market, one of Toronto’s premier lifestyle and dining destinations.
Founded by longtime friends Ricardo Barrientos and Aki Erenberg, BEAR began in 2021 as a backyard pop-up where Ricardo’s now-signature steak sandwich first made its debut. What started as a few friends sharing a meal quickly became ...
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#FOOD: MANDY’S LAUNCHES BREAKFAST MENU
Introducing Mandy’s Morning Club, a curated, crave-worthy morning menu from the tastemakers of fresh at Mandy’s. For early risers, slow starters, and everyone in between, Mandy’s Morning Club is bringing you three brand new menu items.
Available now at all Toronto and Montreal locations, the new breakfast lineup is light, energizing, and infused with that unmistakable Mandy’s magic starting at 8AM today.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:- Breakfast Buddies: eggs, cottage cheese, ...
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