When it comes to fried chicken, Cluck Clucks knows what its doing. The compact, counter-serve restaurant offers diners several variations on one dish: chicken and waffles. Whether it’s a group of flavours you thought you’d never see done on chicken and waffles, such as the Shut the Parm Up option, a chicken breast covered in

Taps are pouring at the first Ontario location of CRAFT Beer Market. Originally from Calgary, the two-storey restaurant has set up shop at Yonge and Adelaide.

Though it’s well known across California, this Parkdale location is the first Dave’s Hot Chicken to open in Toronto. Brought to the city by John Bitove, founder of the Toronto Raptors, this Nashville-style chicken is prepared with in-house ingredients and fresh, quality chicken. A mural of the crazy-eyed rubber chicken mascot welcomes customers into the

Roncesvalles’ Cambodian restaurant Tuk Tuk Canteen transformed into takeout-friendy concept Ding-a-Wing amid the pandemic. Although Ding-a-Wing was born out of Toronto’s ongoing dining room closures, chef and co-owner Mike Tan had been looking for the right opportunity to bring the fried chicken concept to life for more than a decade. The restaurant’s name is a

Kensington Market staple The Dirty Bird has opened a new outpost. The new location at Bloor and Bathurst can seat 29, which is nearly double the size of their previous spot.

Epoch Bar & Kitchen is a polished restaurant set on the lobby level of the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto. The restaurant sees the hotel’s former DEQ Terrace & Lounge space revamped with an elegant design and a fresh menu focused on high-end gastrobar fare. With its classic aesthetic and approachable, seasonally-driven menu, Epoch aims to evoke an

In a city awash with gourmet this and fusion that, Extra Burger keeps it simple. It does burgers and fries, and that’s pretty much it. Sometimes there is no need to reinvent the wheel if it was invented right the first time. And burger-loving night owls can rejoice, as Extra Burger is open until 3

Nashville hot chicken has taken over the North American food scene in the last year. With hot chicken joints popping up all over the continent, people are hungry for a fix of good ol’ country cooking that’ll blow their socks off. At Five Points Nashville Hot Chicken, they want you working up a sweat, all

FOUNDER BAR has swiftly knit itself into the fabric of the Little Portugal bar scene. The bar team is comprised of some of Toronto’s biggest names, including co-owner Brad Gubbins, and Sandy De Almeida. A collaborative cocktail menu reaches far past the 100-libations mark, with the Flying Scotsman — a duo of scotches matched with

Function Bar is pretty much what your eight-year-old self hoped, wished and probably thought adult freedom would look and be like. This underground bar near the bustling Yonge and Eglinton intersection is decorated with posters of nostalgic iconography, and there is free play on a console, arcade and board games — beat the high score

On the website, this Ossington sandwich shop labels itself as an “ode to the king of poultry.” That means Ghost Chicken knows how to do Chicken sandwiches. This take-out place is all about simplicity and the key is local ingredients with a fresh balance of tastes, textures, and spices. And it’s all 100% halal. Just

Good Fortune is a late night cocktail and snack bar located downstairs under La Carnita. String lights illuminate this subterranean watering hole, and the drinks menu features both local and international craft brews. There is a creative cocktail menu featuring playful concoctions like boozy milkshakes and Jell-O shots. There is a food menu with burgers

Hanmoto is an ultra-cool Japanese snack bar tucked in an unmarked building just north of Dundas West. Leave diets at the door because the food here is indulgent izakaya fare at its best. Case in point are the restaurant’s legendary Dyno Wings: deep-fried chicken wings filled with spicy pork sausage. The shareable dishes are all

Hawk & Chick is packing a lot of flavour into a small space. This takeout joint specializes in bento boxes stuffed with home-cooked Korean food, with a few Japanese cuisine options as well. Chef Joe Kim —previously of Momofuku, amongst others — has enlisted the help of none other than his own mother to help

Holier than the Priest, Chuck’s mission is that same all-American flat-top burger with American cheese on a buttered bun. We’re wowed by their signature The Holy Chuck: Two fat patties, rich and juicy, topped with caramelized onion, bacon and cheese. Don’t ask for ketchup; they’re religious about their toppings. Almost as much fun is the

Fifteen years ago, the sale of alcohol was prohibited in the Junction. As a sign of how much the west Toronto neighbourhood has changed since then, it now has two local, independent breweries: Junction Craft Brewing and Indie Alehouse, the latter of which opened its doors to the public for the first time last weekend.

Located in the Stackt Market, a community hub made entirely of shipping containers, JoyBird Fried Chicken has claimed the mantle of Toronto’s go-to destination for Taiwanese, Southern-style, dark meat fried chicken. A favourite of both connoisseurs and bourgeoning foodies alike, JoyBird sees chef Trevor Lui experimenting with blending Taiwan and Toronto’s street food techniques and

Looking for something saucy to sink your teeth into? Named for the source of its inspiration, Kansas King is home to fusion-style barbecue featuring an extensive menu of pork, chicken, beef, lamb, and seafood. The mouthwatering signature barbecue sauce has been in the works for years and is even sold in its own bottles due

Translating loosely to “I stay at the sake house”, Kintaro Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant on College Street that specializes in the culture’s version of tapas. The design is very intimate as the floor is filled with booths, allowing you to directly enjoy your company and the time you spend together. They specialize in a

On the 44th floor of the Bisha Hotel, you’ll find panoramic views of Toronto, along with some of the best Californian/Mexican cuisine outside of Baja state. As the northernmost state in Mexico and the southernmost point in California, Baja cuisine is the perfect blend of culture and flavour. At Kost, the Bisha Hotel’s newest restaurant,