Christine Peddie

1 week ago | blogto.com | Christine Peddie

Susie's Rise & Dine packs a wallop of nostalgia into a gleaming Little Italy space. Welcoming and rarely quiet, it's the place for modern takes on endlessly alluring diner staples. At Susie's Rise & Dine, what begins with fresh-pressed orange juice might end with a Breakfast Plate and an undeniably familiar Apple Hand Pie. Or, you might take a less breakfast-y approach, quietly decimating a Bodega Chopped Cheese and a classic Malted Chocolate Milkshake ($8) at the counter.

2 weeks ago | blogto.com | Christine Peddie

Campaniae is a swish, stylish oasis set smack dab in the middle of Yorkdale Shopping Centre. From the team behind Delysées, the new spot combines luxury and quality with a tempting menu of French-Moroccan fare. If you and your sweet tooth call Toronto home, it's likely that you're well acquainted with the name Delysées. Polished and poised, it's a place that trades in flawless pastries, eye-catching packaging and the type of dreamy atmosphere that makes the world (momentarily) slip away.

2 weeks ago | blogto.com | Christine Peddie

This Mother's Day, Amanda Katz is inviting the city's motherless masses to unite. The founder of Motherless Day, she's created a pity party for those navigating Mother's Day through the veil of loss. "I lost my mom to mental health in 2017, back when I was 21," explains Katz. "As with any loss, the tough days come and go. … But one thing that anyone without a mom feels is that Mother's Day sucks.

3 weeks ago | blogto.com | Christine Peddie

Grabbing lunch on Ossington? The strip's latest destination will have you feeling like you've stepped back in time. Opening on May 9th, Linny's Luncheonette "is a nostalgic sandwich shop with a focus on hand-crafted deli-style sandwiches and sides," according to the team. From Big Hug Hospitality (Sunny's Chinese, MIMI Chinese and Linny's), the fast-casual spot promises big flavours throughout its comfort-food menu.

4 weeks ago | blogto.com | Christine Peddie

Mustard yellow, with a smiley-faced logo, menu of sliders, tots and budget drinks, Little Italy's most anticipated arrival is poised to delight both ardent fans and waves of Toronto newcomers. Set to breathe life into the sizeable location recently vacated by All Star Wings & Ribs, Pennies Bar is bringing its cheap-and-cheerful brand of hospitality to a new area of town. "It's always been the plan to open up a second location," says owner James Bateman.