TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST
Restaurant journalist STEPHANIE DICKISON takes you behind the headlines for an in-depth look at the industry and what’s TRULY happening in hospitality right now and what’s on deck in her long-running, award-winning, engaging restaurant news outlet TORONTO RESTAURANTS - The number one trusted source for restaurant news, most comprehensive coverage of openings, closures, trends in Toronto and the GTA, and other news and intel you won’t find anywhere else. You don’t want to miss a second of it. NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS. Website https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants OPEN/CLOSED https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed Links to everything https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants Produced by VQC Media info@vqcmedia.me
Episodes
THE TIP OFF this week confirms the frenzied activity of arrivals and closures is far from over - including in some of the city’s buzziest neighbourhoods.
THIS JUST IN: A bustling corner downtown is about to get a new destination from familiar faces, more movement in Kensington Market, not one but two spots you need to know about in Yorkville, and details on an upscale restaurant opening in a surprising location.
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THE TIP OFF this week is bursting with big changes, fine dining, Michelin, and intrigue. You know, the usual.
THIS JUST IN: Omakase restaurants are all the rage these days - you’ll never believe where this one just debuted, discover what’s on deck in Little Italy, news about a Michelin destination’s sibling, the activity in Yorkville continues, and another restaurant closure goes under the radar - one with a Michelin connection.
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THIS JUST IN: This week’s 5 exclusive and breaking news stories include some big surprises.
THIS JUST IN: A popular area is about the get a dining destination made for travelers and locals alike, update on a beloved watering hole, big changes in Yorkville (again) and the Entertainment District, and BREAKING NEWS about a buzzy resto with Michelin ties.
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THIS JUST IN: Two editions of THE TIP OFF - aka 10 exclusive and breaking news stories - in less than a week? I told you it was like nothing I’ve seen before. See for yourself.
THIS JUST IN: The city’s fine dining scene is exploding right now - Get the inside scoop on a haute spot launching soon and one that’s switching things up. Also, big news on Geary and BREAKING NEWS about ANOTHER destination on King West.
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THIS JUST IN: This week’s edition of THE TIP OFF features 5 exclusive news stories with w-i-l-d connections. No one else connects the dots like this. See for yourself.
Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before in 3 minutes or less.
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THIS JUST IN: Next-door neighbours and occupants in the same building rule this edition of THE TIP OFF. This Week’s Top 5 Stories: A Yorkville restaurant is changing up more than the decor, a fine dining restaurant expands nearby, the closure of a buzzy destination, the arrival of a new venture from industry pros, and a downtown addition with roots in a city known for its waterfalls.
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THIS JUST IN: Earlier this week, I gave you the inside scoop on a burgeoning area for fine dining (See The Tip Off - Edition 10). Did you know? A Michelin-awarded restaurant just debuted in a cozy neighbourhood that’s home to a few with similar accolades. Upscale restaurants and steakhouses continue to arrive with gusto - in this instance, right across the street from one another. And the activity on King West continues - with one ...
THIS JUST IN: Big changes at “Canada’s first Detroit style pizzeria,” news about one of the city’s most unique restaurants, another closure on King West, a local hospitality group adds to the roster, and a fine dining destination in a location that’s developing into a hotspot for haute cuisine.
Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and ...
THIS JUST IN: A renowned Toronto clothier adds to the lineup, changes to dining at a historic music venue, update on one of the city’s swankiest steakhouses, tracking closures includes temporary shut downs, and speaking of closures - BREAKING NEWS about another big one in the heart of downtown.
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THIS JUST IN: Fusion is the name of the game at this new spot downtown, Mississauga’s about to get a resto that’s anything but casual, comfort food and cocktails by a local hospitality group is touching down somewhere familiar, psst - a popular destination is expanding its footprint just outside the city, and there’s still time to visit a long-running eatery before doors close.
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THIS JUST IN: More changes in Midtown, an all-day destination lands east side, industry pros debut a fusion cocktail bar, and what was recently home to a Michelin-starred restaurant is something completely different now.
Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before in 3 minutes or less.
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THIS JUST IN: BREAKING NEWS about another big restaurant downtown, intel on the city’s latest hotel, changes at dim sum destinations around town, and exclusive details about an exciting new venture by top Toronto chefs.
Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before in 3 minutes or less.
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This is a story about food, culture, music, love, finding your people and passions, and following your dreams no matter what. Ashley McKay and Aldo Camarena are two of the most inspiring chefs and people I’ve ever met.
I interviewed them from afar for my chef series ‘At The Pass’ during the pandemic and have wanted to sit down with them in person to hear more ever since. I’m honoured and thrilled to have them as my first guests for...
Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before in 3 minutes or less. p.s. While some items may appear in the OPEN/CLOSED, others will be reported here exclusively for the first time. TR Pro Tip: Like and subscribe to TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST and follow on Instagram because you’re not...
THIS JUST IN: A new omakase destination just arrived - and it’s NOT downtown. Burlesque in Greektown? And there’s cake? Speaking of dessert, get in on the latest spot for tiramisu and other Italian must-haves. Hot tip: This Mexican item is about to take over your fyp. (Hint: It’s NOT tacos.) And when are these big steakhouses set to launch?
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You’re not going to believe what’s taking over a former food hall, downtown hotels ditch their restaurants to make way for new ventures and a historic one gets an unexpected addition, and an exhilarating dining destination lands at Queen and Dovercourt.
NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS.
Recorded December 21, 2024.
Hosted by Stephanie Dickison.
Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants
OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed
In this edition: Dundas West hotspot on the approach, Toronto destinations heading south of the border, DJs and dancing near King & Sherbourne, the loss of another west end watering hole, and breaking news about an Ossington stalwart.
NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS.
Recorded December 13, 2024.
Hosted by Stephanie Dickison. Produced by Chris Garbutt.
Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants
OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TR...
I've never seen anything like it. In 15+ years of diligently covering the restaurant scene in Toronto/GTA, it's never been more frenzied - endless cycle of breaking news upon breaking news. Just as I begin writing about one item, seven more have occurred.
My OPEN/CLOSED is THE most comprehensive resource of restaurant openings (virtual/brick-and-mortar/pop-ups/all the things),closures, and food/drink news Toronto and the GTA. Yep, ...
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