#FOOD: STARBUCKS UNICORN FRAPPUCCINO BACK TWO DAYS ONLY

One of Starbucks most legendary beverages will return to coffeehouses around the world for one magical weekend. The Unicorn Frappuccino® blended beverage, which became a viral sensation in 2017, will be available in Canadian Starbucks on August 15 and 16, while supplies last. The Unicorn Frappuccino® blended beverage is a magical sweet and tart blend of creamy mango flavours layered with a tangy blue drizzle, finished with whipped cream and a sweet and tart pink and blue topping. A swirl ... Read more

#FOOD: MICHELIN-RECOMMENDED PAI EXPANDS TO MISSISSAUGA

PAI, the celebrated Northern Thai restaurant founded by Chef Nuit Regular and Jeff Regular, is expanding with its first Mississauga location, set to open in fall 2026 at Square One Shopping Centre. Responding to years of requests from guests eager to experience PAI closer to home, the new restaurant marks the brand's continued growth across the Greater Toronto Area. Located in Unit FM07 within Square One's Food District, the restaurant will feature 88 indoor seats and a 30-seat ... Read more

#FOOD: CURRYISH TAVERN AND HONG SHING PRESENT VALUE DINING OPTIONS SUMMER 2026

With the cost of living continuing to climb, Torontonians aren't giving up dining out - they're getting smarter about it. A growing number of consumers are embracing value dining, seeking out restaurants that deliver great food, generous portions, and social experiences without the hefty price tag. Two Toronto favourites are leading the way. At Curryish Tavern, Chef Miheer Shete's modern Indian restaurant offers a daily happy hour from 2–6 p.m. featuring $9 food, $7 beers, $9 wine, and ... Read more

#FOOD: TACO FEST RETURNS AUGUST 7-9, 2026

Taco Fest has revealed the full vendor lineup for its Toronto return, August 7 to 9, 2026 at Fort York, and it's the biggest in the festival's nine-year history. The announcement comes on the heels of the festival's inaugural Mississauga edition, where sold-out crowds crowned their first Best Taco winner. More than 35 vendors will serve up hundreds of taco varieties over three days. The lineup brings together some of the GTA's most celebrated restaurants and taquerias for Toronto's hottest ... Read more

#FOOD: 10TH EDITION OF OSSFEST RETURNS JULY 25, 2026

The 10th edition of OssFest returns to Ossington on July 25, 2026 with bars and restaurants on the strip between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West rolling out festival-exclusive menus and one-day-only experiences. Whether festival-goers are after Vietnamese street food from Lunch Lady, an all-day block party at No Vacancy, or specially curated collaborations with Favorites Thai, here's what to expect. The Lunch LadyIG. @thelunchladytoronto📍93 Ossington Ave. Fresh off the ... Read more

#FOOD: MANDY’S SALADS LAUNCH DIRTY SODAS

If names like Texas Tab, Shark Attack and Strawberry Breeze mean something to you, you've probably already fallen down the dirty soda rabbit hole. If they don't, you're about to. Viral across TikTok and Instagram, and popularized by hit TV shows like The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, dirty sodas have officially taken over our cultural conversation. These dreamy-like customizable cream and syrup soft drinks have built cult followings at Sonic and later exploded at Utah-born chains like Swig ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW FIRST LOOK AT ANTHONY BOURDAIN BIOPIC “TONY”

Step into the kitchen with director Matt Johnson alongside stars Dominic Sessa and Antonio Banderas in an exclusive first look at TONY. Starring Dominic Sessa, Emilia Jones, Dagmara Dominczyk, Rich Sommers, Stavros Halkias, with Leo Woodall and Antonio Banderas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMQFLpETNkc A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his ... Read more

#FOOD: TACO TUESDAYS AT THE DRAKE HOTEL

One of the week's most beloved dining rituals is getting a Queen West refresh. The Drake Hotel is putting its own spin on Taco Tuesday! Every Tuesday this summer, The Drake's Café Patio is turning Queen West into the neighbourhood's go-to spot for tacos, ice-cold beer and margaritas. Dig into succulent pork tacos with guacamole and chips, crispy Modelo's or a classic marg, and Latin-leaning DJ sets with front-row seats to one of Toronto's busiest streets, just steps from Ossington. The ... Read more

#FOOD: CHEF EMILIANO DEL FRATE AND CHEF JONATHAN WILLIAMS COLLABORATION DINNER – JULY 29, 2026

On Wednesday, July 29, Chef Emiliano Del Frate, Chef and Co-Founder of Radici Project, will welcome Jonathan Williams, Executive Chef of Joni Restaurant at Park Hyatt Toronto, for a one-night-only collaborative dinner celebrating seasonality, craftsmanship, and the extraordinary quality of Canadian ingredients. Held at Radici Project in Toronto's Little Italy, the multi-course tasting experience will bring together two globally trained chefs whose careers span some of the world's most ... Read more

#FOOD: $1 SMALL DQ SUNDAES ON NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY

National Ice Cream Day is almost here, and DQ® Canada is celebrating with a deal that's worth saving room for. On July 19, 2026, Canadians can treat themselves to a small DQ Sundae for just $1* at participating locations. Available in all delicious Sundae flavours, this deal is a sweet way to celebrate one of summer's most anticipated foodie holidays. Made with DQ's world-famous soft serve and topped with fan-favourite flavours like hot fudge, caramel and strawberry, DQ Sundaes deliver ... Read more