A special occasion in Toronto, ON

There are plenty of spots to grab brunch in Toronto; from Parisian to Mexican there’s something for everyone’s taste. But brunch is popular, and there’s always a line, with no guarantee of a table (crying face emoji). Luckily, there are restaurants in Toronto offering reservations during weekend brunch service! Here are the top spots for brunch that accept reservations - no waiting for you! 

Dining out on December 25th is a celebratory occasion whether you celebrate Christmas or not.Toronto is filled with fab dining options - head out for Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese, for example. Or tuck into a juicy steak house dinner.Many hotel restaurants will be open, along with a selection of restaurants including the following ten establishments.Please call the restaurants directly for reservations.

​If you're looking for options for Christmas Eve meals, there are some great ones this year:Check out our Holiday Guide, get your holiday meal to go, and visit these restaurants open on December 24th.Please note that hours will vary so contact each restaurant directly.

​Cinco de Mayo comes but once a year where the city goes crazy for tequila and tacos (May 5th actually commemorates the Mexican army victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862).There are a number of big events happening around town where you can indulge in your love of Mexican food and drinks, but here are five you may not know about:

While January 1st is a day off for many, some Toronto restaurants are staying open to feed our hungry faces.If you're not in the mood to cook, here are some Toronto spots open on New Year's Day. Please contact the restaurant directly for hours and reservations.And Happy New Year!

Obviously not every restaurant makes it onto my annual Top 10 list of the best restaurants of the year, but some dishes of 2012 were so sublime they deserve to share some of the winner's spotlight. Of course these dishes may no longer be available, but their artistic merit and elevated culinary calibre survives even if, heaven forbid, they've been removed from the menu.

Canadians over the years haved slowly adopted many American traditions and holidays.Recently, the popularity of American Thanksgiving here has spilled over to restaurants thankfully, giving us the chance to experience the epic meal all over again. And all just one month before we do it again for Christmas.Here are my picks for top 5 places in the city to celebrate American Thanksgiving.Note: Reservations are recommended.

You’ve still got holiday shopping, wrapping and cleaning up to do. How are you supposed to shop for ingredients, prep and make dinner for a crowd when it’s so busy?Take the pressure off with these fabulous 5 Christmas dinners to go.

This year, instead of going to your usual spot, try something completely different.Here are my top 5 choices for your not-so-typical Easter dining this weekend:

In honour of International Women’s Day on Tuesday March 8, 2016. this week’s Best Of is a celebration of some of Toronto’s best women chefs.

This season, we’ve seen some astonishing arrivals. From high end to everyday casual, there’s truly something for everyone here.Here are the top 5 restaurants in Toronto for autumn:

Toronto bars and restaurants are working on their perfect pours just in time for St. Patrick’s Day (Friday, March 17, 2017). You can party at proper Irish pubs, popular beer halls and your neighbourhood hangout – there will be no shortage of Guinness or green beer this year. So get off work early, and join the festivities at some of Toronto’s best St. Patrick’s Day parties!