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.

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. Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and other platforms. TR Pro Tip: Like and subscribe to TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST and follow on Instagram because you’re not going to believe what’s coming next. p.s. While some items may appear in the OPEN/CLOSED, others will be reported here exclusively for the first time.

NO ONE COVERS TORONTO/GTA LIKE THIS.

By Stephanie Dickison | Toronto Restaurants Recorded April 14, 2025.

Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants

OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed

Links to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants

Produced by Chris Garbutt, VQC Media - [email protected]

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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.

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.

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.

TR Pro Tip: Like and subscribe to TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST and follow on Instagram because you’re not going to believe what’s coming next. p.s. While some items may appear in the OPEN/CLOSED, others will be reported here exclusively for the first time.

NO ONE COVERS TORONTO/GTA LIKE THIS.

Michelin Hotels: In September 2023, the Michelin Guide revealed the first Michelin Keys for Canada. “Like the Michelin Stars for restaurants, the Michelin Keys are our most outstanding hotels” https://bit.ly/OPENCLOSEDSept12to18. While the ‘key’ concept may be a new addition, it’s a little known fact that Michelin gave out accolades to 20 Toronto hotels in 2022. https://bit.ly/MichelinGuideTOHotels.

*Wildfire is currently operating at its location in Oshawa.

By Stephanie Dickison | Toronto Restaurants Recorded April 9, 2025.

Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants

OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed

Links to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants

Produced by Chris Garbutt, VQC Media - [email protected]

#toronto #torontofood #torontorestaurants #finedining #michelin

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.

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.

TR Pro Tip: Like and subscribe to TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST and follow on Instagram because you’re not going to believe what’s coming next. p.s. While some items may appear in the OPEN/CLOSED, others will be reported here exclusively for the first time.

NO ONE COVERS TORONTO/GTA LIKE THIS.

By Stephanie Dickison | Toronto Restaurants Recorded April 1, 2025.

Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants

OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed Links to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants

Produced by Chris Garbutt, VQC Media - [email protected]

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.

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.

TR Pro Tip: Like and subscribe to TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST and follow on Instagram because you’re not going to believe what’s coming next.

p.s. While some items may appear in the OPEN/CLOSED, others will be reported here exclusively for the first time.

NO ONE COVERS TORONTO/GTA LIKE THIS. By Stephanie Dickison | Toronto Restaurants Recorded March 21, 2025.

Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed Links to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants

Produced by Chris Garbutt, VQC Media - [email protected]

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.

TR Pro Tip: Like and subscribe to TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST and follow on Instagram because you’re not going to believe what’s coming next.

p.s. While some items may appear in the OPEN/CLOSED, others will be reported here exclusively for the first time.

p.p.s. You’d better get caught up: In just over two months, I reported nearly 60 breaking and exclusive news items in THE TIP OFF alone. That’s in addition to an average of 15-30 establishments in my weekly OPEN/CLOSED.

NO ONE COVERS TORONTO/GTA LIKE THIS. By Stephanie Dickison | Toronto Restaurants

Recorded March 17, 2025.

Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants

OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed

Links to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants

Produced by Chris Garbutt, VQC Media - [email protected]

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.

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.

TR Pro Tip: Like and subscribe to TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST and follow on Instagram because you’re not going to believe what’s coming next. p.s. While some items may appear in the OPEN/CLOSED, others will be reported here exclusively for the first time. p.p.s. You’d better get caught up: In just over two months, I’ve reported nearly 60 breaking and exclusive news items in THE TIP OFF alone. That’s in addition to an average of 15-30 establishments in my weekly OPEN/CLOSED.

NO ONE COVERS TORONTO/GTA LIKE THIS.

By Stephanie Dickison | Toronto Restaurants

Recorded February 20, 2025.

Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants

OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed

Links to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants

Produced by Chris Garbutt, VQC Media - [email protected]

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 destination that’s been in the works for years, and another that’s adding to the mix - 11 years later.

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 going to believe what’s coming next.

NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS. By Stephanie Dickison | Toronto Restaurants

Recorded February 14, 2025.

Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants

OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed

Links to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants

Produced by Chris Garbutt, VQC Media - [email protected]

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 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 going to believe what’s coming next.

NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS.

By Stephanie Dickison | Toronto Restaurants

Recorded February 11, 2025.

Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants

OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed

Links to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants

Produced by Chris Garbutt, VQC Media - [email protected]

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.

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 going to believe what’s coming next.

NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS.

By Stephanie Dickison | Toronto Restaurants

Recorded February 6, 2025.

Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants

OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed

Links to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants

Produced by Chris Garbutt, VQC Media - [email protected]

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.

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 going to believe what’s coming next...

NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS.

By Stephanie Dickison | Toronto Restaurants

Recorded January 24, 2025.

Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants

OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed

Links to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants

Produced by Chris Garbutt, VQC Media - [email protected]