Our cheat sheet for Michelin dining on a budget: Here's how to eat at Michelin-star and Michelin-recommended restaurants in Toronto for $100 per person.
The story, the drama and the legal battle behind "The Nose" restaurant
by Brianne Cail
Minus a brief uptown stint, Gio Rana’s Really Really Nice Restaurant (a.k.a., “The Nose”) has been an east-end fixture for 37 years and counting. Here's how they've stayed so good for so long.
The 12 best cafés in Toronto for culture and community (and meet-cutes)
by Taylor Newlands
Cozy season calls for a comforting cup and a tasty treat, and Toronto’s unique coffee shops offer both in welcoming third spaces built around community, connection and culture.
3 fall drinks to cozy up with this season
Whether you're hosting a dinner party or curling up on the couch to binge-watch your favourite show, these are the perfect fall drinks to pour this season.
A retro-cool cocktail and snack bar brings big charm to Queen Street East
by Brianne Cail
Blending a standout house martini, tinned fish and local plates, Bar Mini feels like a stylish '70s dinner party.
M4M 1K9, Toronto
What happened to the Michelin Green Star?
by Taylor Newlands
Climate change hasn't gone anywhere, so why has the Michelin Green Star vanished like Homer Simpson into the bushes? Meanwhile, Michelin's new partnerships are raising eyebrows.
In defence of pumpkin spice: It’s time to stop hating on fall’s favourite flavour
by Brianne Cail
First off, let’s clear up the biggest misconception: there is no actual pumpkin in your latte. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, can we please let people enjoy their autumn in peace?
This new King West cocktail bar rivals its legendary Toronto speakeasy
by Taylor Newlands
Formerly Coffee, Oysters, Champagne, the new Hotel à Toi on King West brings the Toronto speakeasy's whimsical charm to the forefront, with new cocktails and a food program to match.
M5H 3S6, Toronto
Win an overnight stay and a $400 dinner at Friday Harbour Resort
We're giving one lucky winner a dream romantic getaway (or girls' trip) with a one-night stay and a $400 dinner for two at the gorgeous Friday Harbour Resort on Lake Simcoe.
The 19 best cheap eats in Toronto worth every penny
We round up some unbeatable spots in the city for budget bites with incredible value, from flame-grilled Danforth classics and crispy tater tots to spice-packed Indonesian family recipes.
Sonny Can’t Dance brings a high-energy steakhouse experience to King West
by Brianne Cail
Taking over the former Pizza Wine Disco space, Municipal Goods’ newest spot, Sonny Can't Dance blends yummy cocktails, steaks and playful midweek rituals.
M5V 1N6, Toronto
Win a $310 pass package to Toronto’s Gala of Cocktails
We’re giving one lucky winner a pair of tickets to Toronto’s premier cocktail festival at Waterworks Food Hall, complete with unlimited samples from 25+ open bar stations, live DJs, and gourmet bites by The Food Dudes.
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The Cozy Issue
No. 51
Summer may have vanished in a flash, but The Cozy Issue is here to make the case for sweater weather. This fall, we’re leaning into comfort in all its forms, from moody cocktail bars and inviting snugs to budget-friendly eats that deliver big flavour without the big bill. We explore Toronto’s growing obsession with Japanese whisky with Mizunara bar director Orlando Carreira, head to Yonge Street to see how Brazilian bakeries, restaurants and açaí shops are helping Little Brazil take shape, and fuel your caffeine habit with standout coffee shops and beans worth brewing at home. Plus, escapism’s Wanderlust Issue is packed with travel inspiration, from Polynesian magic to a Turkish gourmet adventure. And we’re introducing the foodism Creator Program, bringing six familiar faces from your feed into the fold. Consider us officially converted to cozy season.
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