Toronto is abuzz at the opening of the newest location of this worldwide sensation, as the authentic Italian marketplace brings its immersive food experience to Bloor Street. In any major North American city, new retailers open every day. But few openings in recent memory have garnered the attention, anticipation, excitement and community buzz of the …
With its new location on Bay Street, Hy’s continues its 50-year Toronto tradition as the classic Canadian steakhouse. According to the City of Toronto, there are approximately 7,500 restaurants, bars and lounges in North America’s fourth-largest metropolitan area, but very few entities have lasted 50 years. Even fewer can claim the moniker “institution,” like Hy’s …
Hard work, perseverance and an entrepreneurial family spirit have been the keys to success for Two Sisters Vineyards. “We Try To Bring A Little Bit Of European Flavour To Niagara-on-the Lake” - Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli What is a winery? By strict definition, it is a location or business where wine is produced. But imagine entering a …
Vintners since 1635, the Bottega family are singular and passionate distillers of distinctive sparkling wines and spirits. Vintners since 1635, Bottega’s family ancestors cultivated vines as tenant farmers. Andrea Bottega, the forefather of this now burgeoning viticulture of grappa and liqueurs, cultivated vines in the hills near Molinetto della Croda in Refrontolo. Fast-forward four centuries, …
World-renowned Italian restaurant is a game-changer to the local scene. Interview By Victoria Scott Very rarely in recent memory has the opening of a new restaurant in a major city caused the same sense of buzz and anticipation as Don Alfonso 1890, which is bringing its Michelin-starred reputation to downtown Toronto. And even more rarely …
Superstar chef Curtis Stone has taken the culinary world by storm with his food knowledge and technical prowess. From chef to reality star, Stone has spread Australian cuisine around the globe. Interview By Sarah Kanbar From humble beginnings to mastering his craft, Curtis Stone is a food savant. First gaining notoriety after being published in …
