Whether you're planning a day trip from Toronto or a weekend getaway, these amazing Ontario restaurants are worth a stop — or planning your whole trip around.
The best Summerlicious Toronto restaurants to book now
From July 3 to 19, more than 240 local restaurants are serving three-course prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner during Summerlicious Toronto. These are the hottest reservations to make.
Summer drinks for every occasion, from hosting and gifting to casual sipping
by Taylor Newlands
These are the summer drinks you'll want to serve this season, whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, mixing up summer cocktails for a crowd or simply savouring in the sunshine.
A kombucha brewer demystifies the drink and its health benefits
by Taylor Newlands
The digestive benefits of kombucha have been well-known for over 2,000 years. Now, Zoey Shamai of Tonica Kombucha is making the fermented tea accessible.
Share your Canadian dining stories and win a $200 Visa gift card
A new Canada Beef contest celebrates the unforgettable meals and stories behind them.
Here’s where to watch the FIFA World Cup in Toronto
Your guide to the soccer-inspired tasting menus, custom cocktail pairings, and stadium-level energy taking over the city for the FIFA World Cup.
The best BBQ in Toronto worth getting saucy for
Napkins at the ready: we've rounded up the best BBQ in Toronto, from melt-in-your-mouth brisket and fall-off-the-bone ribs to dream-hauntingly good mac and cheese.
Toronto’s tastiest 50: The ultimate Toronto foodie bucket list
by Katie Bridges
To celebrate 50 issues of foodism, we’ve compiled the dishes, drinks and dining icons every Torontonian should try. Consider this your official summer assignment.
Queer-owned Toronto spots to try this Pride Month and beyond
From iconic cookies to Michelin-recommended dining, these Toronto spots are at the top of their game — and they're all owned by folks in the LGBTQ2S+ community.
A Father's Day wine and spirits guide for the father figures who make life interesting
by Renée Sferrazza
From the wines that pair perfectly with grilling and soccer games to scotch and even tequila, these are the bottles that are sure to impress this Father's Day, whether you're hosting or gifting.
The iconic (and infamous) Antler Kitchen & Bar celebrates 10 years
by Christine Peddie
Michael Hunter is no stranger to making headlines in the name of quality meat. These days, it’s the menu he offers at Antler that’s turning heads.
Sorry, not sorry: How Canada emerged as a culinary powerhouse on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list
by Krista Faist
At this year’s North America’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards ceremony, Canada’s top dining destinations stepped into the spotlight, earning repeated spots on the prestigious list.
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The 50th Issue
No. 50
In our 50th Issue, we’re raising a glass to a decade of foodism and the city that keeps us hungry for more. Fifty magazines in, Toronto’s dining scene continues to surprise, delight and evolve — and we’re celebrating with the ultimate summer bucket list: 50 must-try bites, cocktails and only-in-Toronto experiences to check off before Labour Day. We sit down with Michael Hunter, chef and co-owner of Antler Kitchen & Bar, to reflect on ten years of championing wild and foraged ingredients through changing dining habits, vocal critics and an ever-shifting hospitality landscape. And, to mark this milestone issue, we unveil foodism’s Best Restaurants for 2026: our definitive ranking of the city’s most memorable, exciting and well-rounded dining experiences. Whether you’ve been with us since issue one or are joining us for the first time, consider this your guide to the very best of Toronto, right now.
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