Co-owners Ricky Casipe, Olivia Simpson and Adrian Proszowsk share their journey, inspirations and what lies at the heart of Restaurant Ricky + Olivia. As an imaginative young girl, Olivia Simpson dreamt of opening a speakeasy ... and who would have known that aspiration would become a reality, favoured by love, with the opening of Restaurant …
Peter & Paul’s Hospitality Group is an industry-leading company that has become the gold standard of premium service and quality. While some restaurateurs who host private parties consider themselves to be in the event business, Greek- born Peter Eliopoulos views it differently. The founder of Peter & Paul’s Hospitality Group, established 44 years ago and …
With a new executive chef, an expanded pan-Asian menu and a fresh culinary vision rooted in heritage, Honey Chinese is proving that reinvention is at its best when it never forgets where it began. Toronto’s dining scene moves quickly. Restaurants open, trends come and go, and diners are always searching for the next reservation worth …
The Nova Scotia chef, MasterChef Canada finalist and new Food Network host talks about following your gut, in the kitchen and in life. Andy Hay wasn’t supposed to be a chef. He was supposed to be a tech guy, slinging social media software for Salesforce, making decent money, checking all the boxes. But at some …
The Backing International Small Restaurants program provides grant funding to standout small and independently owned restaurants that are committed to making a positive impact in their local community. Each restaurant will receive a grant of $20,000 CAD for critical improvements to their business, supporting long-term growth. American Express and the International Downtown Association Foundation today …
3 MARIACHIS www.3mariachis.ca @3mariachis Locations: Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Toronto Specialties: Famous Nachos, Birria Tacos, Molcajete, Margaritas, catering Atmosphere: Family-friendly, date-night spot, energetic, live music Price range: $25~$60 Capacity: 120 Reservations: Available on Open Table or directly by phone What customers are saying: “Awesome people, great vibe and super-friendly with amazing energy. Tacos were authentic …
Toronto witnesses its most electrifying cocktail showdown yet in this monthly bar battle series: Library Bar vs. Bar XXX! Valley of Mother of God Gin, Perrier and Cocktail Emporium partner to elevate Toronto’s cocktail celebration. JOE DORIO (LIBRARY BAR) Joe Dorio comes from a long line of bartenders — he’s the third generation to carry …
Oakville chef Victoria Rinsma will showcase home stories, traditions and flavours at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Grand Finale in Milan this October. Victoria Rinsma, sous chef at Michelin-recognized Hexagon, in Oakville, Ont., has earned her place among the world’s top 15 emerging culinary talents after winning the Canadian title last year. Her signature dish, …
PAROS, reimagined, fully renovated and reopened in Toronto’s Yorkville, is now the neighbourhood spot. The newly reimagined PAROS — artfully designed by Victoria Opacak of All In The Design Inc. — invites you to experience the enchanting allure of Santorini and Mykonos right in Toronto’s glamorous Yorkville. But PAROS is not just reopening — it’s …
CookUnity, the chef-powered platform revolutionizing home dining, has officially launched in Canada. CookUnity, a U.S.-based chef-driven platform that is transforming home dining, has officially launched in Canada after its acquisition of Toronto startup Cookin in 2024. With a mission to connect independent chefs directly to consumers, CookUnity offers a more personal, high-quality alternative to traditional …