The word is out on Tabulé. The popular middle-eastern restaurant is rapidly growing, much like the neighborhoods they find themselves in. Their Riverside offering is a vibrant space with many of the menu items that made their uptown flagship so popular. It checks all the boxes for those seeking a quiet lunch or a lively dinner…
Salad King ~ 340 Yonge St ~ (416) 593-0333
With its large menu, reasonable prices and varying degrees of spice, Salad King (340 Yonge St) has been a Yonge & Dundas staple for some time. Over the years it has grown from a Ryerson student hangout to a legit lunch-hour hot spot… reminding us that healthy, well-priced food can be found smack-dab in the…
The Senator ~ 249 Victoria St ~ (416) 364-7517
The Senator is a Toronto institution; the city’s oldest restaurant (or so they tell me). Located on Victoria Street, just east of Yonge & Dundas Square, it’s the perfect place for a bite to eat before a show or after a long day of shopping. If breakfast is your thing, their Full English is on-point. …
Kyouka Ramen ~ 2222 Queen St E ~ (647) 748-6288
Kyouka Ramen is – dare I say it? – the best ramen in town. Located in the east end of the Beach, this is as authentic as it gets. Kenji is their head chef. A long-time apprentice at the famous Tokyo location, he has brought his skills and knowledge to Toronto. According to Kenji, his…
Pomarosa ~ 1504 Danforth Ave ~ (416) 462-2945
Pomarosa Coffee Shop & Kitchen just opened at Coxwell & Danforth, bringing with it a strong Latin American snack game to the east-end. Head chef Luis Hernandez is from Venezuela and has always had a passion for cooking. Fueled by a dream of owning his own restaurant, he worked in a number of Toronto kitchens…
Caribbean Sunset ~ 753A Queen St E ~ (416) 320-8967
Caribbean Sunset is one of the newest additions to the Riverside food scene. Owner Douglas Ling and head-chef Christopher Farquharson are churning out tropical favourites at all hours of the day, adding some much-needed variety and spice to the ‘hood. Mains range from $11 to $16 and come with your choice of any two sides….
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