We taste-test some of the wildest new carnival creations to see which ones are worth the hype — and which snacks you should run a mile from.
Now’s your chance to try one of Toronto’s best restaurants at a discount
by Hunter Gutman
At Dundas and Dovercourt, Stefano’s Diner is serving some of its best plant-based plates as a $42 summer prix-fixe menu.
Gateau Ghost serves brunch classics like you've never seen before
by Taylor Newlands
What began as a viral pandemic bakery pop-up for French madeleines has grown into a full-blown café and restaurant where chef Jayden Park combines his Korean background with French training.
M6H 1A5, Toronto
These 7 Toronto food and drink creators should be on your feed
by Katie Bridges
From restaurant finds and cocktail recipes to wine tips and food-fuelled travel, these local creators know what’s worth eating and drinking. Meet foodism’s six Creator Program members — plus the account bringing it all together.
Frankly obsessed: Is Toronto having its hot dog summer?
by Brianne Cail
From $126 wagyu creations to caviar-topped wieners and record-breaking stadium binges, Toronto has decided that street meat deserves a serious glow-up.
Soft serve margaritas are in Toronto — is boozy ice cream the best summer hack?
by Brianne Cail
El Catrin Destileria brought New York's viral boozy ice cream trend to the Distillery District, so we head to the patio to see if alcoholic soft serve margaritas cure heatwave woes.
Are those loud, partying Pedal Pubs in Toronto worth the hype? We find out
by Taylor Newlands
New legislation allows riders to drink on Toronto's Pedal Pubs, so we climb aboard the motorized party bike to see if it's as fun as all those screaming people make it seem.
Sara's seven-course tasting menu has become a Toronto classic
by Katie Bridges
Sara on Portland Street has evolved into one of the city's most memorable tasting experiences, with global flavours and optional genius wine pairings, all for just $115 per person.
M5V 2N2, Toronto, ON
Honey More Than Chinese is a sultry spot serving late-night pan-Asian fare
by Taylor Newlands
On King West, Honey More Than Chinese offers a sensual, whimsical backdrop for tucking into a menu loaded with Asian favourites of all kinds and crowd-pleasing, crushable cocktails.
M5V 1M6, Toronto
Why Crete should be every wine lover's next culinary destination
by Renée Sferrazza
One of the oldest continuously producing wine regions in the world, Crete is producing some of Greece's most exciting wines with indigenous grapes.
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The Dirty Laundry is an industry hangout with nachos and punch bowls
by Taylor Newlands
Backed by industry vets, The Dirty Laundry is a West Queen West hangout slinging bar bites, punch bowls and classic cocktails made really well.
M6J 1J6, Toronto
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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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