#FOOD: NAARI THAI BBQ NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS
A new modern Thai restaurant has opened in Little Italy, bringing a chef-led, fire-driven approach to the neighbourhood. Naari Thai BBQ centres on bold, balanced flavours, with a menu shaped by Southern Thai influence and a broader perspective that draws from Thai, Indian, and Chinese cuisines—often coming together in a single plate. Reservations are now open and can be made via OpenTable HERE.The restaurant is backed by Kyma hospitality group with an expanding presence in Toronto, and ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING AND GUESTS ANNOUNCED FOR DEPARTURE FESTIVAL 2026
The Departure Festival + Conference from Loft Entertainment and Oak View Group (OVG) today announced a new wave of programming and special guests joining the 2026 edition, including additional honourees, conference speakers, and film programming taking place May 4-10, 2026 in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Among the newly announced Departure Honours presented by Ticketmaster recipients are legendary music manager Bruce Allen who will be the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award and ...
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#FOOD: FRENCH MADE (BISHA HOTEL) EASTER MENU 2026
With Spring around the corner (hopefully haha), French Made is celebrating the season with a limited-time Easter menu, featuring a playful and indulgent lineup of handcrafted sweets and festive drinks.
Highlights include the Jawbr-egg-er chocolate eggs (available in small and large), Valrhona Dark and Caramel Latte Bunnies, Hazelnut Nest Macarons, and beautifully decorated Sugar Cookies in quilted egg and rabbit designs. To sip, the Iced White Chocolate Mocha with Blush Pink ...
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#FOOD: MACARON DAY 2026 WITH NADÈGE PÂTISSERIE
On March 20, 2026, the world marks Macaron Day, an annual tribute to one of France's most technically demanding and visually captivating confections. In Toronto, the day belongs to Nadège Pâtisserie and its founder, Chef Nadège Nourian, who's regarded as the city's macaron authority.
More than 17 years ago, Chef Nadège was among the first to introduce authentic French macarons to Toronto, helping shape the market long before the confection became a trend. For over a decade, Nadège ...
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#FOOD: GOODLEAF FARMS AND SOBEYS INC. “GOOD FOR LIFE MOBILE TOUR”
GoodLeaf Farms and Sobeys Inc. are hitting the road with the Good For Life Mobile Tour, running from March 14 to May 10. The tour will bring a 53-foot custom vertical farming trailer to community events across Ontario and Atlantic Canada, offering guests a firsthand look at how pesticide-free leafy greens can be grown indoors year-round, even during Canada’s harshest winters.
Visitors will be invited to walk through the mobile farm, hear from experts about the technology behind indoor ...
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#FOOD: RADICI PROJECT JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY EXPERIENCE
Little Italy’s Radici Project (588 College St.) will transform its dining room into a tranquil Japanese tea setting on Sunday, March 22, for one afternoon only. It will be led by tea masters Mika Sato and Satoshi Yoshikawa of Mika, a Toronto-based Japanese botanical and craft studio. The event will run from 12 pm to 1:30 pm, and will introduce guests to ceremonial matcha and premium Japanese teas through guided tastings paired with seasonal bites by Executive Chef Emiliano Del Frate. It is ...
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#FOOD: AKIRA BACK OTTAWA SET TO OPEN DOORS IN OTTAWA MARCH 21, 2026
The highly anticipated Ottawa outpost from globally renowned chef and restaurateur Akira Back will officially open to the public on Saturday, March 21, 2026 inside the Fairmont Château Laurier at 1 Rideau Street in the heart of Canada’s capital. The new dining destination will invite guests to experience Back’s signature approach to modern Japanese cuisine with global influences, served in an energetic atmosphere designed for sharing and discovery.
The Boardroom, Private Dining ...
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#FOOD: DL CHICKEN COMING TORONTO MARCH 20, 2026
Vancouver’s cult-favourite fried chicken brand DL Chicken is officially arriving in Toronto. Founded by hospitality entrepreneur Doug Stephen, the celebrated Nashville hot chicken concept will open its first Toronto location at 538 Manning Avenue at Harbord Street, with a soft opening scheduled for March 20. The licensed restaurant will debut with an intimate 20-seat dining room, with plans to introduce a patio and private dining room in the near future as the concept establishes itself in ...
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#FOOD: KRISPY KREME CANADA LAUNCH MAPLE DOUGHNUT
With maple season underway across Canada, Krispy Kreme Canada is celebrating one of the country’s most iconic flavours with its maple doughnut, made with real maple syrup.
Available exclusively at Krispy Kreme Canada locations, the maple doughnut is a simple and delicious way for Canadians to enjoy the taste of maple season this March. Whether stopping by after a weekend outing, grabbing a sweet afternoon treat, or adding it to a seasonal food crawl, it’s an easy way to indulge in a ...
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#FOOD: MARCH 19, 2026 IS FREE CONE DAY AT DQ
Thursday, March 19th is Free Cone Day, where DQ® Rewards members can receive one FREE small Vanilla cone by redeeming the deal in the DQ Mobile App*.
But the fun doesn’t stop there: At participating stores, fans can also opt into ‘Dip it for Kids’ by adding any dip to their cone for $1. All proceeds go directly to local children’s hospitals across Canada through the Children's Miracle Network.
What’s raised locally stays local. Every dollar donated at DQ stores goes directly ...
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