Toronto Restaurants, Bars, Food, Chefs + Celebs

Industry expert Stephanie Dickison has been covering the Toronto food + restaurant scene for over a decade. In addition to daily articles and features, profiling top chefs and interviewing celebs,, my Open/Closed column is a must-read every Thursday morning for the newest openings, and latest news + events. Follow Toronto Restaurants via the website, Instagram (@torontorestaurants.co), FB, and subscribe to the newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every Tues. bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants

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OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News October 31-November 6, 2024

Cookie lovers, this edition of the OPEN/CLOSED was made for you. But it doesn’t stop there. I’m talking sweet, savoury, sports, allll the things. Think doners, donairs, dancing, chocolate, coffee, cocktails, egg sandos, skateboarding, ping pong, pizza, nachos, burritos, burgers, tacos, vegan fast food, Michelins and more. Access the full lineup of restaurant arrivals, closures + news now. NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS.

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Toronto Restaurants, Bars, Food, Chefs + Celebs

Tired of your usual go-tos? Have I got a tantalizing lineup for you: Authentic Peruvian, Vietnamese tapas, tacos, Balkan fare, Korean BBQ, mochi doughnuts, cozy pub classics, traditional Italian, Okinawan noodles, Indian cuisine with a Michelin connection, Japanese parfaits, hand roll sushi, gluten-free sandos and hotcakes, and a new outdoor food hall are just the beginning. The only place to find it all? The OPEN/CLOSED, natch. Access the full report now.

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OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News October 24-30, 2024

Tired of your usual go-tos? Have I got a tantalizing lineup for you: Authentic Peruvian, Vietnamese tapas, tacos, Balkan fare, Korean BBQ, mochi doughnuts, cozy pub classics, traditional Italian, Okinawan noodles, Indian cuisine with a Michelin connection, Japanese parfaits, hand roll sushi, gluten-free sandos and hotcakes, and a new outdoor food hall are just the beginning. The only place to find it all? The OPEN/CLOSED, natch. Access the full report now.

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OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News October 17-23, 2024

This OPEN/CLOSED is a viiiibe. Love dessert +/or street food? Consider this your new spirit animal. Looking for something else? Psst. I’ve got that too. Because I know you want options and boy this edition delivers. See for yourself. Get the very sweet (and sorta savoury) lineup now.

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OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News October 10-16, 2024

7 reasons you shouldn’t miss this edition of the OPEN/CLOSED: 1. The latest dessert ATMs - Yes, there are more than one 2. Introducing your new obsession: Veracruz cuisine 3. Where to find Filipino and Polish grub under one roof 4. The rise of shabu shabu spots in the GTA 5. Michelin-awarded barbecue restaurant lands downtown digs 6. Tracking the Korean BBQ in a cup trend 7. Ossington’s back, in part thanks to these arrivals. Psst. That’s just the beginning. Get the full report now. NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS.

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OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News October 3-9, 2024

The pace at which restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries, and all the other haunts you want in on, are coming and going is dizzying. Take this edition of the OPEN/CLOSED for instance - With 22 arrivals and 11 closures, you’ve got a lot of catching up to do. Get all the exclusive details now.

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OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News September 26-October 2, 2024

This edition of the OPEN/CLOSED is anything but ordinary: A popular brunch destination morphs into a nightclub/entertainment venue, a Japanese restaurant that according to its website offers “Sushi that will make you come,” and a place so hyped, good luck nabbing a table or resos, is not typical behaviour ‘round here. Luckily it’s not all bonkers. So if you’re into birria tacos, Levantine brunch, vegan Italian fare, Thai gelato, letter-shaped doughnuts, macarons, yogurt bubble tea, and other goodies in Toronto/GTA, this one’s for you. p.s. And more closures you might not know about yet.

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Portuguese Custard Tarts

OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News September 19-25, 2024

Psst. Want in on new destinations for steak, seafood, pub grub, pizza, hot pot, ramen, 24/7 eats, bubble tea, cocktails, cheesecake, Portuguese custard tarts, baklava, tiramisu and more? You need the one and only OPEN/CLOSED. Get the full finger-lickin’ lineup now.

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OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News September 12-18, 2024

SPOTTED: 1. Erewhon-style smoothies in an aesthetic cafe in Yorkville. 2. Insane Honey Toasts at an eatery with a bizarre yet very popular theme these days. 3. A portable snack/meal that’s a welcome change from the usual handhelds. 4. Thinking about adopting a cat? I’ve got just the spot. 5. ISO spicy fare? Tongue-tingling selections are this resto’s specialty. Discover all this and much more in the one and only OPEN/CLOSED now.

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OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News September 5-11, 2024

REVEALED: 33 destinations you need on your radar right now. From buzzy brunch and Asian-inspired tapas to crookies and cannoli, this edition of the OPEN/CLOSED has it all. Including several surprising closures. Get the full scoop now.

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Think you’re up-to-date on what’s open? Think again. This edition of the OPEN/CLOSED features 30 establishments including restaurants, bars, burger joints, pizzerias, cafes, ice cream shops and hookah lounges - with HALF IN CLOSURES.

Get up to speed and get in on all the new spots for coffee, kofte, Peruvian chicken, Persian fare, Indian-style pizza, lahmacun, ramen, halal dishes, burritos, egg sandos, shisha, sushi, tacos, tequila, tipples and more right now.

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OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News August 29-September 4, 2024

Think you’re up-to-date on what’s open? Think again. This edition of the OPEN/CLOSED features 30 establishments including restaurants, bars, burger joints, pizzerias, cafes, ice cream shops and hookah lounges - with HALF IN CLOSURES. Get up to speed and get in on all the new spots for coffee, kofte, Peruvian chicken, Persian fare, Indian-style pizza, lahmacun, ramen, halal dishes, burritos, egg sandos, shisha, sushi, tacos, tequila, tipples and more right now.

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OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News August 22-28, 2024

Still think those guys have their finger on the pulse of what’s happening? Think again. With 35 establishments in this edition alone, the answer’s clear. To get in on empanadas, pizza, patties, bubble tea, tacos, souvlaki, sushi, subs, shawarma, côte de boeuf, donuts, ice cream, lemon meringue pie + much more, you need the one and only OPEN/CLOSED. Unlock allll the juicy details now.

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OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News August 15-21, 2024

Wait, WHAT? A Mediterranean wine bar just debuted right downtown? Spots for ice cream AND candy for daaaays? The latest destination from “The Best Bar in Canada”? The “GTA’s first New York hand-rolled bagels”? Toronto’s “first sober bar”? New spots for chicken sandos, pide, hot pot bulgogi and other essentials to get you through the week? There’s only one place with all the intel and that’s the OPEN/CLOSED. Get the full lineup now.

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Coming Fall 2024

Years in the making. New project by Stephanie Dickison | Toronto Restaurants dropping Fall ’24. Make sure to follow, turn on notifications and WATCH THIS SPACE. You don’t want to miss it. NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS.

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OPEN/CLOSED: TORONTO/GTA Restaurant News August 8-14, 2024

Know what a megaformer is? The latest spot for Red Bean Peanut Biscuit Buns? What restaurant group is jumping on a certain trend? The bar you should have on your list if it isn’t already? Who has “Caucasian Chicken” on the menu? The new French-Italian destination from a Michelin-awarded resto? Where to find healthy bowls, modern Mediterranean street food, shakshuka, smash burgers, slow cooked lamb trotters, coffee, kebabs, ice cream, martinis, and more? This edition of the OPEN/CLOSED has allll the answers. See for yourself. Get the full report now.

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Toronto Restaurants, Bars, Food, Chefs + Celebs