#FOOD: POMPETTE GROUP TO HOST STOCKHOLM’S LUCY’S FLOWER SHOP

The award-winning hospitality group will host the acclaimed Stockholm bar across Bar Pompette, Bar Allegro and the Toronto Cocktail Conference, August 9–11, 2026. The Pompette Group is bringing a taste of Stockholm to Toronto this August, welcoming the team behind Lucy's Flower Shop for three days of cocktails, music and conversation across Bar Pompette, Bar Allegro and the Toronto Cocktail Conference.Previously ranked No. 49 on The World's 50 Best Bars list, Lucy’s Flower Shop has ... Read more

#FOOD: KALAMANSI FEST FILIPINO FESTIVAL RETURNS AUGUST 8, 2026

Toronto's Filipino community will once again gather at Stackt Market this weekend as Kalamansi Fest returns on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, transforming the popular venue into one of Canada's largest celebrations of Filipino culture. Presented by Kalamansi Collective and Barkada Mrkt, the free two-day festival will feature a vibrant Filipino Night Market, bringing together Filipino-owned businesses, artists, performers and food vendors from across Canada and the United States. ... Read more

#FOOD: MIKU TORONTO PRESENT LATE SUMMER KAISEIKI EXPERIENCE

Miku Toronto invites guests to celebrate the arrival of summer with an exclusive 6-course Late Summer Kaiseki experience, available from August 1 to August 31 during dinner service at their downtown Toronto location (10 Bay Street, Toronto, ON). Curated by Chef de Cuisine Michael Acero, this limited-time tasting menu showcases the finest seasonal ingredients and the artistry of Japanese cuisine, thoughtfully paired with wine and sake. The menu is priced at $175 per person (plus tax and ... Read more

#FOOD: TORONTO COUNTRY FEST AT THE DISTILLERY

For 18 days this August, Toronto Country Fest transforms The Distillery Historic District into a downtown country fair where smoky barbecue, comfort food classics, refreshing summer drinks and indulgent sweet treats come together with live music, line dancing and western-inspired fun. Festival guests can explore exclusive menus from local restaurants, bakeries and cafés alongside outdoor barbecue stations, specialty drinks and fair-inspired favourites while wandering The Distillery ... Read more

#FOOD: KRISPY KREME CANADA ANNOUNCE DESTINATION DESSERT COLLECTION

With summer in full swing, Krispy Kreme Canada is bringing travel-inspired flavours to its shops with the limited-time Destination Dessert collection, available July 28 through August 9. The collection is inspired by international dessert flavours, offering Canadians a fun and delicious way to enjoy seasonal flavours without leaving the country. Whether you're planning a road trip, enjoying a staycation, or simply looking for a sweet summer treat, the Destination Dessert collection is a ... Read more

#FOOD: TORONTO COCKTAIL FESTIVAL RETURNS OCTOBER 18 TO 25, 2026

Toronto Cocktail Festival, presented by The Alchemist magazine, returns October 18 to 25, 2026, bringing a full week of cocktail events, tastings, seminars, dinners, guest shifts, neighbourhood crawls, and parties to venues across the city. Tickets for Toronto Cocktail Festival Signature Events go on sale August 1 at thealchemistmagazine.ca/tcf, including the Cocktail-Paired Brunch, Neighbourhood Cocktail Crawl Series, and the Gala of Cocktails, the festival’s main event. Throughout ... Read more

#FOOD: CHEF BBQ TAKEOVERS AT THE DRAKE HOTEL SKY YARD

After a season of charcoal smoke drifting over Queen West, ice-cold cocktails clinking across the rooftop, and DJs spinning disco edits and laid back house, The Drake Hotel is closing out summer with two can't-miss guest chef BBQ takeovers on its iconic Sky Yard. On July 30th and August 7th, The Sky Yard welcomes two of the city's most exciting chefs for back-to-back rooftop BBQ takeovers featuring delicious, personally inspired flavours, and guest menus. And in classic Drake fashion, ... Read more

#FOOD: STARBUCKS CANADA INTRODUCE NEW ORANGE CREAM LINE UP

Starbucks is serving up summer nostalgia with a new lineup of Orange Cream drinks and a limited-edition merchandise collection from Dandy Worldwide. Beginning July 28, 2026 stores across Canada will welcome a lineup of new beverages that tap into the link between taste, memory and emotion to evoke childhood nostalgia and familiar summer moments with every sip. Here is everything you need to know: NEW Orange Cream beverages are making their debut in Canada, bringing a combination of ... Read more

#FOOD: RILEY’S TORONTO PATIO NOW OPEN

Riley's patio is now open for service. In the short time they've arrived in Toronto, the praise has been unanimous for their elegant dining and warm service. As Toronto's patio season is in full swing, Riley's Fish & Steak has unveiled its expansive 1,500-square-foot, 85-seat covered patio, offering one of downtown Toronto's premier outdoor dining destinations. Located in the heart of the Entertainment District, the patio serves Riley's full menu of premium steaks, fresh seafood, and ... Read more

#FOOD: LYLA ENTERS NEW ERA UNDER EXDCUTIVE CHEF DANIEL KIM

Lyla has appointed Daniel Kim as Executive Chef and Seungho Jeon as Sous Chef, ushering in the next evolution of the restaurant’s culinary concept. Together, the chefs are building on Lyla’s Mediterranean foundation with a more focused coastal perspective, emphasizing exceptional seafood, handmade pasta, premium ingredients and seasonality. The new direction is an evolution rather than a reinvention. Since opening at 60 Sudbury Street, Lyla has become known for its design-forward ... Read more