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"Earlier this year, Alfred Siu quietly opened Gochu Libre in the former home of Overpressure Club. The Koreatown bar (named for its pressurized draught taps that poured pre-made Japanese-inspired cocktails) just wasn’t fitting in. “We were ahead of our time with the largest draught cocktail program in Canada,” says Siu, “But it simply didn’t work with our patronage.”

Art's opinion: might give this a try; however, the new trend in 2024-2025 has been korean food fusion with various ethnicity concept! Is it a fad or a forever new directional food trend!
 

"Amber’s lunch and brunch dishes are influenced by Grabsky’s background as well as that of his business partner, Abraham Tesfazghi, who was born in Eritrea. Take the pulled-beef sandwich, made with beef rubbed in berbere (an intense chili-based Ethiopian spice blend), then slow-roasted before being stuffed into a house-baked baguette and topped with thinly sliced roasted parsnips and onion. “I use potato in my baguette recipe because I’m Ukrainian and potatoes were central to my diet—and the addition feels right to me,” says Grabsky. “The idea at Amber is not to get too tied into tradition. I want to be guided by instinct and not convention.”"
 

Home - EXPERIENCE THE OPENING OF BESO

Beso by Patria is where Spain comes out to play—bold, beautiful, and a little bit spicy. Tucked in the heart of Toronto’s King West neighbourhood, the sultry
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Opening to public on April 12

"Beso by Patria – The exciting evolution of the beloved Patria is set to reopen its doors on Saturday, April 12th, 2025. After a brief hiatus for a stunning redesign, Beso by Patria is ready to deliver a bold new space and a modern taste of Spain in its colourful diversity, vibrant food, and energetic culture.

Stepping into this Spanish-styled restaurant is an invitation to experience the beating heart of Spain in downtown Toronto. Designed by Toronto-based, award-winning design studio NIVEK REMAS, the interiors embrace bold colours, rich textures, and expressive illustrations that capture the passion and intensity of Spanish culture. Every detail—from the deep reds and rhythmic patterns woven throughout the space—creates a dynamic and inviting atmosphere, setting the stage for a lively and immersive dining experience."

Located on King West at the former location of Patria!
 
artyboy123 said:

"Earlier this year, Alfred Siu quietly opened Gochu Libre in the former home of Overpressure Club. The Koreatown bar (named for its pressurized draught taps that poured pre-made Japanese-inspired cocktails) just wasn’t fitting in. “We were ahead of our time with the largest draught cocktail program in Canada,” says Siu, “But it simply didn’t work with our patronage.”

Art's opinion: might give this a try; however, the new trend in 2024-2025 has been korean food fusion with various ethnicity concept! Is it a fad or a forever new directional food trend!
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Once you get past Christie it's not Koreatown any more!

Korean/Mexican fusion has been the thing since Roy Choi opened Kogi in 2008. It is a forever trend! The place next to BMO in actual Koreatown was a place called Barrio Correano for a few years back around 2013.
 
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Squirly’s Bar & Grill at 807 Queen Street W, which closed last year after 36 years, has reopened after it was brought back to life by a former bartender:

This Queen West bar closed after 36 years and this former bartender brought it back

When legendary Squirly’s closed its doors late last year, it wasn’t just the regulars who were heartbroken — the staff felt it too.
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So there's renewed hope that Towered's booty will be able to make an appearance!
 
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iHOP is still not open??? If they couldn't open by Shrove Tuesday this year they really shot themselves in the foot!!!!!!!!!!!
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Some of the brown paper in the window fell down and it didn't look like there was any renovation activity going on. Now the leased sign is gone and it seems to be For Lease again. (This is Greenwin Square on Bloor E west of Sherbourne.)
 
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New Italian restaurant opening in high-traffic Toronto location

A new Italian restaurant is gearing up to open its doors in Toronto's King West neighbourhood, taking up residence in a high-traffic location that's …
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Another italian restaurant in King West called "Cassius Cucina Contemporanea"

website: https://www.cassiusonking.com/

Cassius Cucina Contemporanea, located at 624 King St. W., is set to make its debut this spring. The product of owners Pat Lisi and Bruno Commodari, the restaurant is 100 per cent Italian-owned and operated, and will offer a menu that incorporates classic techniques with high-quality ingredients.

The restaurant's Executive Chef Michael Frigo was born in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, and started off his career in Veneto's top kitchens before refining his skills in Australia, London, Spain, Mexico, and now Toronto.

Cassius' menu will focus on honouring Italian culture while embracing some modern elements, with dishes like capasanta (larded scallop, Trento DOC, king oyster crudité) pappardella ripiena (egg yolk pasta, ricotta filling, lobster, saffron sauce), manzo (grass-fed tenderloin tartare, marrow, Kaluga caviar) and desserts like semifreddo rocher (hazelnut semifreddo, gianduia mousse).
 
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Old-school diner with an Asian twist opening soon in Toronto

Everyone loves a good, old-fashioned diner, but a new one opening in Toronto this month is turning the concept on its head with stylish mid-century-i…
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This might be a good try I have to visit!

Susie's Rise & Dine

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The restaurant aims to be a tete-a-tete between the nostalgic — a quality embodied by the restaurant's name, which comes from Adam's grandmother, and its interiors, inspired by her jade jewellery and floral clothes — and more contemporary dining sensibilities.

Combined, the team behind the diner boasts decades of hospitality experience, with a kitchen helmed by Chinese-Canadian Chef Kelvin Ng, who has worked at acclaimed kitchens in Vancouver and New York, on top of serving as the Chef de Cuisine at Hong Kong's renowned Ho Lee Fook.
 
Opening soon at the retail level on 1189 Queen St W


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Toronto's first caviar bar just opened in Yorkville

At One Caviar Bar who you can sip champagne and savour caviar in style, all while people-watching in glamorous Yorkville.
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"If a caviar bar were to open in Toronto, there’s really no better spot than Yorkville, the epitome of luxury in the city. The One Caviar Bar, now in soft launch, is calling itself Toronto’s first caviar and cocktail bar —because who says you can’t sip champagne and savour caviar in style, all while people-watching in the heart of the city’s most glamorous neighbourhood.

The One Caviar Bar’s menu features a selection of premium caviar from renowned purveyors like Imperial Crystal, sourced from the world’s best sturgeon farms in France, Italy and China and known for its unparalleled quality. Along with caviar, the menu offers oysters — because, hello — seafood favourites like calamari and crab and a decadent cheesecake topped with, you guessed it, even more caviar."

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonecaviarbar/

Art's Opinion: I don't think this is my type of food scene here but looks cool though!

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artyboy123 said:
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New Italian restaurant opening in high-traffic Toronto location

A new Italian restaurant is gearing up to open its doors in Toronto's King West neighbourhood, taking up residence in a high-traffic location that's …
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Another italian restaurant in King West called "Cassius Cucina Contemporanea"
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I think this was posted above with another article by somebody talking about this great new Italian restaurant that is not even open yet, so they haven't tasted the food. How are these guys getting everybody to write about them without even being open? It sounds like a pretty run of the mill expensive Italian restaurant like we have dozens of in Toronto.
 
evandyk said:
I think this was posted above with another article by somebody talking about this great new Italian restaurant that is not even open yet, so they haven't tasted the food. How are these guys getting everybody to write about them without even being open? It sounds like a pretty run of the mill expensive Italian restaurant like we have dozens of in Toronto.
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I think its opened now - there was an opening event Thursday (saw on random influencer IGs)
 
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