Iconic Toronto pizza restaurant is turning into something new after nearly 20 years
A popular Toronto pizza restaurant that spawned a fruitful chain is about to totally change up its concept.As far as local pizza empires in Toronto go, you won't get far in listing them before you land on Pizza Libretto. Founded by Max Rimaldi and Rocco Agostino as a standalone location on...
#restaurant #food #change #Toronto #Ossington
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/02/pizza-libretto-ossington-toronto/

One of Toronto's hottest new sandwich shops is about to open a second location
One of the most popular sandwich shops that opened in Toronto last year is finally expanding its footprint with a new location coming soon.Despite only opening its doors in February of 2025, Yonge and Eglinton's Ariete e Toro has already made itself a household name among the c...
#Food #Business #Expansion #Toronto #YongeandEglinton #Ossington
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/01/ariete-e-toro-toronto-ossington/

Nearly 5km of TTC subway will be shut down for this entire weekend
A significant stretch of the TTC subway will be shut down for the entire weekend of January 17-18, marking the first major planned disruption on the network in 2026 following a staggering 38 weekend closures on the system last year.The TTC has announced that it will halt service on a lengthy portion of Li...
#TTC #subway #closure #weather #Ossington #Dufferin
https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/01/ttc-subway-closure-weekend-jan-17/

Toronto neighbourhood wants their garbage day changed so people can party more
One Toronto neighbourhood is appealing to the City for a change in garbage day, arguing that the presence of loaded bins is hindering the vibes for its end-of-week party crowd.If any neighbourhood in the city could possibly get away with fighting for a change in garbage day t...
#garbage #party #citycouncil #business #Toronto #Ossington
https://www.blogto.com/city/2025/04/toronto-neighbourhood-garbage-day-party-more/

Renowned Toronto chef opening new retro sandwich shop
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 Ch...
#food #restaurant #business #Toronto #Ossington
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2025/04/linnys-luncheonette-toronto/

How this Toronto coffee shop invented the city's most viral drink
One caffeinated creation from a Toronto cafe has been breaking the internet (locally, at least) over the past few weeks, but its owners tell me that its conception was actually a happy accident.Toronto has had its fair share of viral food moments over the years, from ketchup and mustard-flavoured ice ...
#food #drink #recipe #cafe #Toronto #Ossington
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2025/04/forget-me-not-cafe-banana-bread-matcha/

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-inspired interiors and a menu of classics with an Asian twist.I have a personal working theory that specific neighbourhoods in Toronto have their own unseen gr...
#food #restaurant #Toronto #cuisine #Ossington #Roncesvalles
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2025/04/susies-rise-dine-toronto/

Huge stretch of TTC subway spanning almost 5km will close all weekend
TTC commuters will have yet another subway outage to contend with this weekend.The transit agency plans to shut down a stretch of the Line 2–Bloor Danforth spanning eight stations along almost five kilometres of track on April 12-13, 2025.Subway riders will have to navigate a lar...
#transportation #transit #infrastructure #TTC #Ossington #Jane
https://www.blogto.com/city/2025/04/huge-stretch-ttc-subway-5km-close-all-weekend/

The 'vibiest house' in Toronto with an iconic mural just hit the market for $1.5 million
Everyone knows that Trinity Bellwoods is one of the coolest neighbourhoods to live in, but to claim to be the "vibiest house, in the vibiest location" is bold. And yet, the claim rings true for 8 Humber St. Located in the heart of Ossington, this four-bedroom, four-bathr...
#realestate #art #architecture #design #Toronto #Ossington
https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2025/04/8-humbert-street-toronto/

Here's what's replacing the Dakota Tavern in Toronto
It's official: Dakota Tavern in Toronto, which was initially meant to be a mere temporary closure, is gone for good.Despite a storied nearly 20-year run in Toronto wherein the bar earned itself a reputation as one of the top venues for live music in the city, the past few years have been tumultuous for The Dakota Tavern...
#music #bar #closure #business #Toronto #Ossington
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2025/03/dakota-tavern-toronto-closed/