The gelateria is preparing a third location at 1080 St. Clair Ave. W., near Dufferin. Storefront signage is up, but an opening date hasn't been announced.
The Mount Pleasant shop at 151 Manor Rd. E. is clearing its shelves before closing at 6:30 p.m. The owner cites unaffordable rent and falling sales.
Select organic cheeses sold nationwide are being recalled over possible Listeria contamination. Check the affected products and best-before dates before consuming; no illnesses have been reported.
VT Hint AI catering photos
A viral Reddit post comparing AI-styled charcuterie cups with what actually arrived has Gloria Catering defending itself and sparked a debate over AI food ads.
VT Hint Flo's Grill Nigerian
Cookbook author Ozoz Sokoh takes the Star to Flo's Grill and Kitchen in Vaughan for Nigerian comfort dishes she remembers from Lagos.
VT Hint Windsor Arms afternoon tea
The Windsor Arms Hotel is pouring a seasonal fall afternoon tea — the kind of cozy, gloves-optional service that suits October in Yorkville.
VT Hint Galaxy T&T closed
Galaxy T&T, the Bloordale juice bar and fruit market at Bloor and Lansdowne known for one-size colourful smoothies, has quietly closed after marking 2014–2026 on Instagram.
VT Hint Tangssant croissants
Tangssant Viennoiserie took the city's best-croissant crown, with its chef pointing to precise dough temperature as the secret to a flaky, buttery pastry.
VT Hint PC cookies recall
Loblaw is recalling PC English-Style Gingersnap Cookies (350g, UPC 0 60383 76819 5) after metal wire turned up in the product; CFIA rates it Class II — check the pantry before Thanksgiving dessert.
VT Hint pho opening
After a summer delay, the customizable pho concept opens in a few weeks, letting diners pick their own broth, protein, seasonings and garnishes.
VT Hint Eggslut
The L.A. breakfast-sandwich chain follows its April King West debut with a new spot at 10 Dundas St. E.
VT Hint breakfast sandwiches
Masa Deli's corned beef hash on brioche, Hot Pork's brisket-and-pork-belly muffin and Arthur's Snackette's heirloom tomato bagel make the list.
VT Hint bagel shop fundraiser
After a bad HVAC install and sprinkler flooding forced a five-week shutdown, owner Lev Levine has turned to GoFundMe to move the smokehouse and reopen.
VT Hint coffee festival
Canada's Coffee Culture Festival takes over the Design Exchange Oct. 16 to 18 with local cafes, boozy coffee drinks and baristas competing live for a national title.
VT Hint grocery closures
The JBS-owned retailer arrived in the GTA in 2023 with same-day delivery and a Whitby store, then added Ancaster, Hyde Park and Newmarket. Three years later it's shutting everything down.
VT Hint 1055 Yonge St., Rosedale/Summerhill. shayristorante.com
Justin Friedlich, Buca's former chef de cuisine, has opened Shay Ristorante at 1055 Yonge St., built around the bread and pasta he fell for at King West's Buca.
VT Hint best baguette Toronto
Chefs and critics crowned Goûter by RA in a blind tasting at Ricarda's, after 500 public tasters weighed in at French Morning's baguette and croissant contest.
VT Hint blogTO also ran a separate baguette story: https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/10/best-baguettes-toronto-bakery/ . Tangssant is at 193 Church St.
At French Morning's annual competition at Ricarda's on Oct. 4, Tangssant Viennoiserie on Church St. won best croissant and Goûter by RA took best baguette after a blind tasting by chefs and critics.
VT Hint Café opens Oct 15, 2026; dining room led by chef Takeshi Horinoue (Top Chef Canada).
Casa Donato, an offshoot of Westmount's Ristorante Donato, opens its café at Spadina and Harbord on Oct. 15, with a 150-seat dining room for pasta, Neapolitan pizza and grilled seafood to follow.
VT Hint State of Tipping in Canada 2026 report. Daily Hive also covered.
In a new Actual and Angus Reid survey, 72 per cent of Ontario hospitality workers say their tips dropped over the past two years, and nearly half rely on tips for groceries and rent.
VT Hint Ties to the Riverside petition and the Yorkville heritage storefront McDonald's.
With McDonald's eyeing Queen and Broadview, the Junction and Yonge and Cumberland, Toronto Life rounds up nearby independents like Junction Grill and Grillway Souvlaki House to support instead.
VT Hint Strongest overnight lead — beloved fried-chicken couple returns with a completely different College Street concept.
After shuttering PG Clucks in July over soaring costs, Pawel and Steph Grezlikowski soft-opened Loomi Pita Bakery at 610 College — a 200 sq. ft. Mediterranean spot with fresh pita, schnitzel, and braised lamb.
Yakitori Momiji just opened at 156 Cumberland — the old 156 address — with a menu built around an intentionally bred bird that runs about $100.
Persian-inspired Sandwich Therapy opened at 10087 Yonge in Richmond Hill with offal-forward sandwiches alongside more familiar cold cuts.
VT Hint Chef-voted value list; distinct from blogTO Best Greek guide.
Eighty chefs name the spots where dinner for two stays under $100 — a usable antidote to Toronto's sticker-shock dining scene.
From casual souvlaki spots to upscale Mediterranean tables, blogTO's guide maps the city's standout Greek kitchens across neighbourhoods.
VT Hint Timely mid-Oct Distillery-adjacent downtown fest; distinct from National Coffee Day shop list.
De Mello turns the Design Exchange into 'Coffee City' Oct 16–18 — free entry, coffee cocktails, and the Canadian National Latte Art Championship across three floors.
Solley's Craft Soda teamed up with Kraft Heinz on a low-sugar KD-inspired pop — and yes, it's subtly cheesy on purpose.
Burger scholar George Motz collabs with smash-burger favourite Burger Drops for a two-day pop-up — timed perfectly for anyone chasing a weekend smash.
A giant community Thanksgiving meal is popping up under a downtown overpass with room for hundreds of Torontonians to break bread together.
After nearly a decade at Buca Yorkville, Friedlich's Italian spot with a deep wine cellar opens Oct. 1 at 1055 Yonge St.
Tucked behind a Dupont strip in Junction Triangle, Ferdi's vodka-battered pickerel and hand-cut chips sell out Fridays and Saturdays in about two hours.
Another Metro-to-Food Basics swap is coming to a busy Queen West location — more discount groceries, same Loblaw parent, different banner on the door.
Health Canada issued a province-wide recall of raspberries and raspberry products linked to Summerhill Market and other retailers — check your fridge before dessert.
From free brews to deep discounts, NOW maps five Toronto and GTA cafés marking National Coffee Day — timed caffeine deals while they last.
VT Hint Union Station expansion news; distinct from May 2026 downtown Queen West opening story.
After a Queen West debut earlier this summer, Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal BBQ is prepping an early-2027 Union Station outpost that could be its busiest yet.
Four Toronto Starbucks locations shut over the weekend without much warning, including a nearly three-decade-old shop.
VT Hint Star OG / Lao Lao Bar plates.
Historic St. Nicholas Street punches above its 400 metres — Lao Lao Bar, Avelo, and Okonomi House all land in the Star's Top 100 Under $100.
VT Hint blogTO article image / Bunsik84.
Nakwon Kisa was so popular it capped daily covers — now the same team soft-opened Bunsik84 with build-your-own tteokbokki, ramyun, and rice balls.
VT Hint blogTO article image / Little Havana cart.
Little Havana Café started as a Cuban-style mobile cart — and has quietly caffeinated cast and crew on major Toronto TV sets.
VT Hint Star RSS enclosure / chef farming.
From Matty Matheson to Grant van Gameren and Bar Ape's berry plot, Toronto restaurateurs are buying Ontario land to grow what lands on the plate.
Company Bagel is landing on Ossington with a polished take on the city's favourite carb — another reason the strip stays a food destination.
VT Hint blogTO RSS enclosure / media thumb.
Vietnam Noodle Star is shutting its doors for good after three decades — and this time it's not a rent hike or empty dining room driving the call.
Salt & Sand takes over the 2nd and 3rd floors at 92 Yorkville Ave. with caviar, truffles, fine wine, and a hybrid retail tasting setup from Kasra Khorramnejad and Afton Joy Rentz.
Millie is serving soufflé cheesecake again after two years offline — back for sweet tooths citywide, just not in a typical bakery storefront.
VT Hint blogTO OG hero of Shoushin / chef.
After the Michelin star for sleek omakase sushi, chef Jackie Lin is branching into noodles — another destination drop for Toronto's Japanese dining scene.
VT Hint Streets of Toronto OG/hero.
While Toronto got zero new Michelin stars, Pearl Morissette in Jordan Station kept both — farm, winery, and tasting menu still the province's top table.
VT Hint Prefer NOW RSS/media thumb; article HTML often bot-blocks OG.
The Toronto bagel shop's latest KD collab is a limited cream soda that tastes like mac and cheese — chaotic, local, and very on-brand.
VT Hint blogTO hero via OG/source image.
The Times spotlighted Toronto restaurants and the city's dining momentum — another national-media nod for the local food scene.
VT Hint Food news overnight; CityNews OG preferred.
Michelin hands out Bib Gourmand love in southern Ontario but no new stars for Toronto-region restaurants in this year's guide.
VT Hint Food listicle; NOW hero preferred.
NOW rounds up Air Canada's picks for Toronto's best tables — a handy hit list if you're booking a meal that has to impress out-of-towners.
Toronto founder Kate Engineer is taking her Ontario-churned seasonal flavoured butters from farmers' markets to a café-style Port Credit shop with a tasting station.
VT Hint GTA food roundup; strong Food slot for overnight.
The Star highlights Mississauga picks from its Top 100 Under $100 guide — from Pakistani karahi to Egyptian comfort food across the city's sprawl.
VT Hint Food contest; bakery hero OK.
French Morning brings its Best Croissant and Best Baguette contest to Toronto next month, gathering top GTA bakeries under one roof.
VT Hint Slightly before 10am ET edge of window; not in earlier Sunday batches.
From Coco bakery lineups to PG Clucks, owners say rising food costs, rents, and labour pressures are sinking popular spots that still draw crowds — a quiet squeeze on the city's independent food scene.
Fresh Burger's Queen West opening promo leaned on AI video — commenters say the chain could've just filmed the actual street in 15 seconds.
Health Canada pulled Yotvata Caciotta Peperoncino cheese in Ontario and Quebec after Staphylococcus aureus contamination — check the UPC if you bought it.
Nick Liu (DaiLo, Café Renée) is prepping Woodlyns — another buzzy concept landing somewhere Torontonians don't usually expect a destination restaurant.
Air Canada's national shortlist lands nine Toronto openings — including Seahorse and other 2025 debuts — on the country's best-new-restaurant radar.
The Augusta Avenue Latin butcher and prepared-foods shop — chorizo, empanadas, cochinita — is gone after a run that started on Bloor in 1978; another Kensington independent gone amid rising costs.
Building apps confirm a McDonald's with 30+ seats at 709 Queen St. E. — the Riverside Community Group is circulating a petition against the chain on the historic corner.
The popular plant-based eatery is shutting for good after a decade and a half — another long-running Toronto vegan room calling it.
Christina Graham's neighbourhood snack-and-cocktail bar at 779 St. Clair W. leans Spain/Mexico with gambas, steak frites, and a Sugar Plum Fairy sake-lychee martini — open dinner Tue–Sun.
VT Hint First Canadian outpost of a major Korean bakery chain.
South Korea's Tous Les Jours — nearly 2,000 locations worldwide — opens its first Canadian bakery Thursday inside the new H Mart at 5803 Yonge St., with cream croissants, croquettes, and Mont Blancs.
Owner Shilpa Chauhan permanently shuttered the Lake Shore Blvd. W. Indian restaurant on Sept. 10 after two decades as the de facto mayor of the postal code.
Fall Flavours Lunch Tours start Sept. 17 on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. — an hour-long walk to three or four spots. Sip & Stroll follows Sept. 20 through Dec. 20.
Health-focused Montreal convenience chain KaleMart24 is preparing its first Toronto store in a historic building, stocking prepared foods and healthier late-night staples.
H Mart Cummer at 5803 Yonge St. opens Thursday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. with Korean groceries, seafood, bakery goods, and K-beauty.
Isabella's founders open Araceli, a fast-casual Filipino spot, in the former St. Patrick Street donut shop this Saturday, Sept 19.
TIFF Festival Street attendees spent hours waiting in long lines across King Street to snag free instant ramen packages.
VT Hint Affinity Fish in Brockton Village
Brockton Village sustainable fishmonger Affinity Fish is preparing to wind down operations after five years in business.
VT Hint Former Whole Foods at Hullmark Centre
The former Whole Foods space at North York's Hullmark Centre is reopening this week as a Loblaw-owned No Frills.
A look at the upscale Toronto restaurants, private lounges, and hotel bars where Hollywood stars have gathered during TIFF 2026.
VT Hint Hamilton
Hamilton's burgeoning culinary scene is enticing Toronto residents to venture down the QEW for top-tier dining.
Torontonians discuss the economic pressures squeezing independent bars despite prime locations and loyal patrons.
VT Hint Aliyaan Amlani Kurji
23-year-old Aliyaan Amlani Kurji is set to represent Toronto as the youngest culinary hopeful on MasterChef Canada Season 9.
Locals clash on the best hidden gems and underrated bars beyond traditional party hubs like King West and Ossington.
Toronto restaurant AYLA is asking locals to submit heirloom family recipes to be adapted into a limited-run feature dish.
IKEA Family members can grab eggs, hash browns, and sausage or bacon for just $1 across Canada on September 12 and 13.
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VT Hint Yummy Slice Pizza
West Coast pizza chain Yummy Slice has expanded outside British Columbia to debut its very first Toronto storefront.
A curated roundup of top spots for Montreal- and New York-style bagels across Toronto.
VT Hint Eight Cookies
New bakery Eight Cookies is drawing sweet-toothed crowds following its recent city launch.
VT Hint Shangri-La Toronto
Shangri-La Toronto is serving a cinematic afternoon tea featuring gourmet cinema treats and creative pastries during TIFF.
VT Hint Toro Toro in Liberty Village
Popular sushi shop Toro Toro is expanding with a new outpost opening in Liberty Village.
Nine Toronto spots are among 18 Ontario establishments shortlisted for the 2026 Chinese Restaurant Awards.
VT Hint Cello's Cheesesteaks pop-up by influencer Marcello
GTA food creator Marcello drew massive lineups for the debut pop-up of his new venture Cello's Cheesesteaks.
Asian grocery chain T&T Supermarket is set to take over the anchor space left vacant by Hudson's Bay in Markham.
VT Hint Lick's Homeburgers
Iconic burger chain Lick's Homeburgers has returned to business inside a rural Ontario gas station.
A rundown of prime Toronto dining spots and lounges likely to host Hollywood A-listers during the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.
VT Hint Former site of The Real Jerk
McDonald's is preparing to open a new location on a Toronto site once home to celebrated Caribbean restaurant The Real Jerk.
VT Hint Orchard Kitchen
A new health food restaurant in Toronto is gaining viral attention as visitors compare it to L.A.'s high-end grocer Erewhon.
A GTA mother is seeking answers from Chipotle after discovering sharp plastic shards inside a takeout bowl ordered for her son.
VT Hint RELISH The Foodie Event at Cloverdale Mall
RELISH The Foodie Event returns to Cloverdale Mall in Etobicoke from September 18 to 20 with over 50 food trucks and market vendors.
VT Hint Buvette Pacey on Berkley Street
Buvette Pacey owner Shabri Kapoor announces the Berkley Street neighbourhood hangout is closing due to high operating costs.
VT Hint C.C.'s Bar & Grill
C.C.'s Bar & Grill is preparing to shut its doors for good following a farewell party and liquidation sale.
VT Hint CF Markville in Markham
T&T Supermarket is relocating its Unionville branch into a massive 68,000-square-foot space at CF Markville by 2028.
A guide to Toronto's top retro diners serving all-day breakfast, classic comfort food, and nostalgic milkshakes across the city.
Local Toronto restaurateurs discuss the push toward hospitality-included pricing and living wages to replace tipping culture.
A roundup of top Toronto dining spots frequented by A-list actors and filmmakers during the Toronto International Film Festival.
VT Hint Smashdaddy
Ontario smash burger favourite Smashdaddy is preparing to open its very first Toronto location this month.
A side-by-side comparison reveals how vendor dishes stack up against AI-generated promotional imagery at the Ex.
VT Hint AYLA on Dundas West
Hong Kong eatery AYLA on Dundas West is turning to its diners to contribute cherished personal dishes to its offerings.
VT Hint Bumpers by Tilt at 182 Dupont
The team behind Tilt Arcade Bar is launching 'Bumpers,' a new retro arcade bar at 182 Dupont St. in The Annex.
Brampton chef Jay turned his life around in the kitchen following a troubled past, finding viral culinary fame and inspiring his community.
NOW Toronto spotlights five standout carnival dishes recognized in this year's CNE Food Hall of Fame.
VT Hint Shake Shack and Chudleigh's Farm
Shake Shack is collaborating with Halton Hills staple Chudleigh's Farm for a local fall treat.
VT Hint Lai Wah Heen
Upscale dim sum institution Lai Wah Heen is rolling out an ultra-luxe $8,888 five-course goose dinner timed for TIFF.
VT Hint Big Boi Fry Bread
Big Boi Fry Bread brings traditional Indigenous fry bread to Toronto while actively giving back to feed neighbours in need.
Six Toronto restaurants and lounges are rolling out film-themed specialty cocktail and food menus throughout TIFF.
VT Hint Martine's Wine Bar in Little Italy
Martine's Wine Bar on Palmerston Avenue is closing its doors after two years as owners prepare to launch a new restaurant.
VT Hint dbar at Four Seasons
dbar at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is rolling out an ultra-luxe $1,000 cocktail experience paired with a chauffeur ride.
VT Hint La Barbacha, a Mexican restaurant, was vandalized twice.
La Barbacha, a popular Mexican restaurant in Toronto, is rebuilding after experiencing two acts of vandalism this month.
After Toronto Blue Jays fans consumed one million Loonie Dogs this season, free hot dogs are being handed out across the city this Saturday.
VT Hint Good Eats by Julian
Good Eats by Julian, a popular Jamaican food truck, is closing its long-standing location at Guildwood GO Station.
VT Hint Willy Wacky Sweets
Willy Wacky Sweets, a popular online candy business known for its international and rare treats, has finally opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Toronto.
Toronto's "The Fancy Induced Burger" restaurant introduces an AI-devised mascot and theme song, aiming to be the city's weirdest burger joint.
VT Hint foie gras
Groups in Toronto are advocating for a city-wide ban on foie gras due to ethical concerns surrounding its production process.
VT Hint NBA Courtside Restaurant
NBA Courtside Restaurant, touted as the world's first exclusively NBA-themed sports bar, is closing next month.
Brampton farmers are bringing the flavours of Punjabi kitchens to the community, both directly from their farms and through online platforms.
VT Hint Brown Donkatsu's Bloor West location.
Following their sold-out stadium shows, members of K-pop juggernaut BTS were reportedly spotted eating at Brown Donkatsu's Bloor West location.
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