OPEN/CLOSED: Toronto Restaurant News April 18-24, 2024

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The weather has been all over the map lately, which likely means your cravings are too. One minute you’re knee-deep in soups and casseroles, the next, you're cemented in your iced coffee/crisp salads era. (Shoutout to all the chefs navigating menus and seasonal ingredients right now.)

You’re in luck with this week’s extensive offerings covering everything from cinnamon buns and doughnuts to sushi and smash burgers. And take note: While there are considerably less closures this week, this is a temporary reprieve.

Psst. Want the inside track on what’s happening? In addition to subscribing to the TR Newsletter, keep your eyes peeled on the website (the #TRrending section is a good place to start) and follow Toronto Restaurants on Instagram and Facebook for breaking news and updates. 

Here’s the very latest:

OPEN

Amo’s lands in The Beach (2014 Queen St. E.) with an array of breakfast options (Latke Hash Benedicts ftw) alongside dinner selections ranging from bowls and wraps to steak and lamb chops.

I gave you the head’s up on Cinnaholic becoming a part of Union Station a few weeks back. PSA: Today’s the day (65 Front St. W., Unit 408).

In the west end and need to pick up fresh produce and pantry essentials but want to avoid big box grocers? Head to Queen West’s new Fresh Fruit Bay between Ossington and Dovercourt (1050 Queen St. W.).

Attn North Yorkers: Got Bap Korean Rice Bowl softly opens at Yonge and Sheppard (4895 Yonge St.) tomorrow.

Did your commute just get a little easier? Isabella’s Mochi Donut continues its expansion across the 6ix with a pop-up at Union Station’s Union Market (55 Front St. W., Lower Level).

Mean Bao has been moving and shaking lately. Starting Monday, find their signature dumplings, baos, and bowls in Vaughan at Kitchen Hub Food Hall tucked inside Longo’s supermarket (2810 Major MacKenzie Dr. W.).

Minami Sushi’s first Toronto eatery just touched down at Yonge & Finch (28 Finch Ave. W.). FYI: Want to catch their robot server ‘Nami’ in action? Head to their Aurora location.

Fresh juices, smoothies and snacks have arrived at Oakwood and Eglinton, courtesy of Natural Flava’s Juice Bar (1657 Eglinton Ave. W.).

I told you Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality (O&B) was far from being done. Queen’s Cross Food Hall kicks off Wednesday across a staggering 19,0000 sq. ft. at CF Toronto Eaton Centre’s south end (220 Yonge St., Lower Level). Discover 13 food stalls, some of which you may remember from O&B-stocked One York Food Hall at Shops at One York that debuted earlier this year - Babel Hummus Bar, Beauty’s Fried Chicken, Captain Neon Sushi & Bowls, Curryosity, Garden Variety, Gil’s Fish & Chipperie, Happy Tangle, Leña Restaurante’s little sister Lala’s Cantina, Le Petit Cornichon à la Maison Selby, Libretto Slice Shop, Red Sauce, Swanky Burger, and Underground Sandwich - with additional rotating pop-up concepts (currently Craig’s Cookies and R&D offshoot Lil Rebel*) and all-day cafe/bar Crossbar. *TR Tipoff: Chefs Eric Chong and Alvin Leung launched R&D nine years ago and are teaming up again for their Asian fine dining restaurant aKin, slated to launch this summer in the St. Lawrence ‘hood (51 Colborne St.).

Sammi (862 Danforth Ave.) softly opens Saturday. What to expect? HK style brekkie, bowls, toasts and sandwiches in Riverside Kitchen’s former digs at Danforth and Jones.

CLOSED

J'Adore Fine Vietnamese Cuisine debuted in The Beach (2014 Queen St. E.) in 2021.

NEWS

You may want to stock your carry-on with granola bars, sandwiches and other grub if you’re flying out of Pearson this week.

Head’s up: One World Foods Cajun BBQ Chicken Burgers recalled due to undeclared egg and soy.

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