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Takeout Diaries

Where chef Johnson Wu gets takeout okonomiyaki, dim sum and shokupan in North York and Markham

Where chef Johnson Wu gets takeout okonomiyaki, dim sum and shokupan in North York and Markham

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Barberian's chef Jesse Vallins gets to-go chicken balls, burgers and kebab wraps in Scarborough

Where Barberian’s chef Jesse Vallins gets to-go chicken balls, burgers and kebab wraps in Scarborough

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where chef Rudy Boquila gets to-go butter chicken, ramen and donairs

Where chef Rudy Boquila gets to-go butter chicken, ramen and donairs

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where bartender and pastry chef Farzam Fallah gets to-go torched sushi, fried chicken and dim sum

Where bartender and pastry chef Farzam Fallah gets to-go torched sushi, fried chicken and dim sum

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Core Korean Kitchen chef Hyun Kim gets to-go beef bibimbap, pork bone soup and karaage chicken

Where Core Korean Kitchen chef Hyun Kim gets to-go beef bibimbap, pork bone soup and karaage chicken

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where chef Tawfik Shehata gets to-go curry crab, pan-fried pork buns and massive sandwiches

Where chef Tawfik Shehata gets to-go curry crab, pan-fried pork buns and massive sandwiches

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where the owners of Little Sister get to-go Lebanese kibbeh, Egyptian kofta and Syrian sandwiches

Where the owners of Little Sister get to-go Lebanese kibbeh, Egyptian kofta and Syrian sandwiches

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where DaiLo chef Dennis Tay gets to-go beef rendang, shawarma, fried chicken and mango-peach pies

Where DaiLo chef Dennis Tay gets to-go beef rendang, shawarma, fried chicken and mango-peach pies

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Four Seasons Toronto chef Nicholas Trosien gets to-go spicy tuna rolls, hot rabbit sandwiches and peanut butter pie

Where Four Seasons Toronto chef Nicholas Trosien gets to-go spicy tuna rolls, hot rabbit sandwiches and peanut butter pie

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Charlie's Burgers' Franco Stalteri gets to-go Italian pastries and pasta, tacos al pastor and omakase dinners

Where Charlie’s Burgers’ Franco Stalteri gets to-go Italian pastries and pasta, tacos al pastor and omakase dinners

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Leña chef Julie Marteleira gets to-go wonton soup, chicken shawarma and almond croissants

Where Leña chef Julie Marteleira gets to-go wonton soup, chicken shawarma and almond croissants

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where former Globe Bistro owner Ed Ho gets to-go kebabs, dim sum and porchetta in Etobicoke

Where former Globe Bistro owner Ed Ho gets to-go kebabs, dim sum and porchetta in Etobicoke

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where ICONINK's Hanif Harji gets to-go Greek feasts, Pakistani kebabs and Peking duck

Where ICONINK’s Hanif Harji gets to-go Greek feasts, Pakistani kebabs and Peking duck

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Lai Wah Heen chef and owner Canson Tsang gets to-go noodle dishes and steak dinners

Where Lai Wah Heen chef and owner Canson Tsang gets to-go noodle dishes and steak dinners

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Mira Mira chef Amira Becarevic gets to-go butter tarts, octopus karaage, Egyptian falafel and Korean fried chicken

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Daan Go’s Christopher Siu gets Hong Kong-style pork chop rice, bánh xèo and chirashizushi

Where Daan Go’s Christopher Siu gets Hong Kong-style pork chop rice, bánh xèo and chirashizushi

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Lazy Daisy's owner Dawn Chapman gets takeout fried chicken, Ethiopian feasts and Chilean poutine

Where Lazy Daisy’s owner Dawn Chapman gets takeout fried chicken, Ethiopian feasts and Chilean poutine

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Capra’s Kitchen chef and owner Massimo Capra gets takeout sushi, cashew chicken and fried noodles

Where Capra’s Kitchen chef and owner Massimo Capra gets takeout sushi, cashew chicken and fried noodles

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Woodhouse Brew Pub chef Graham Pratt gets takeout oysters, cold-cut sub sandwiches and Portuguese pastries

Where Woodhouse Brew Pub chef Graham Pratt gets takeout oysters, cold-cut sub sandwiches and Portuguese pastries

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Wonton Hut chef Eddie Yeung gets to-go jerk chicken, roasted pork belly and fried bao

Where Wonton Hut chef Eddie Yeung gets to-go jerk chicken, roasted pork belly and fried bao

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Frilu chef John-Vincent Troiano gets takeout ravioli, yakitori and bento boxes

Where Frilu chef John-Vincent Troiano gets takeout ravioli, yakitori and bento boxes

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Bar Reyna owner Nicki Laborie gets to-go cheeseburgers, soft-shell crab tacos and seafood paella

Where Bar Reyna owner Nicki Laborie gets to-go cheeseburgers, soft-shell crab tacos and seafood paella

We’re asking Toronto chefs and restaurateurs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Patois chef Craig Wong gets to-go al pastor tacos, savoury pastries and beef bourguignon

Where Patois chef Craig Wong gets to-go al pastor tacos, savoury pastries and beef bourguignon

We're asking Toronto chefs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

Where Thai chef Nuit Regular gets takeout fried chicken, takoyaki and Detroit-style pizza

Where Thai chef Nuit Regular gets takeout fried chicken, takoyaki and Detroit-style pizza

We're asking Toronto chefs which takeout dishes have been getting them through the pandemic

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The Private and Independent School Directory Spring 2025

The Private and Independent School Directory Spring 2025

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Inside the rise and fall of the Vaulter Bandit, the 21st century’s most notorious bank robber

Inside the rise and fall of the Vaulter Bandit, the 21st century’s most notorious bank robber

To fellow tourists he met around the world, Jeffery Shuman was a semi-retired developer with a bright smile, an even tan and a fat wallet. In truth, he was a legendary bank robber on the run from the Toronto police and the US Marshals

Anchor Man: Fox News host John Roberts on Trump, the trade war and the American psyche

Anchor Man: Fox News host John Roberts on Trump, the trade war and the American psyche

If Fox News seems an unlikely landing spot for a guy who got his start pumping out Platinum Blonde on MuchMusic, you probably haven’t heard his thoughts about joining the notorious network, the Canada–US relationship and what he misses most about Toronto

Trump's Loss, Toronto's Gain: Meet the artists, professors, scientists and other luminaries ditching the US and moving north

Trump’s Loss, Toronto’s Gain: Meet the artists, professors, scientists and other luminaries ditching the US and moving north

They’re coming from Big Law, the Ivy League, arts institutes and beyond, brimming with smarts and energy and united by a common cause: avoiding the carnage of Donald Trump. True tales from the brain gain

Dancing Queens: Patrons, staff and performers share their wildest memories of Crews and Tangos, Toronto’s most storied drag bar

Dancing Queens: Patrons, staff and performers share their wildest memories of Crews and Tangos, Toronto’s most storied drag bar

Crews and Tangos has been enforcing the rules of the Village for more than 30 years: wear what you want, kiss who you want, but don’t forget to tip the drag queens. With a condo development looming, we asked around for tales from the iconic spot

The Joy of Sex with Strangers: A Toronto hotwife’s adventures in ethical non-monogamy

The Joy of Sex with Strangers: A Toronto hotwife’s adventures in ethical non-monogamy

Three months ago, I was a suburban mom in a monogamous relationship. Now I’m sleeping with people I meet online—with my husband’s blessing—and we’ve never been happier. Don’t judge us until you’ve read our story

The Scandal, the Firing and the Fallout: Anatomy of a Bay Street fiasco at RBC

The Scandal, the Firing and the Fallout: Anatomy of a Bay Street fiasco at RBC

Nadine Ahn was a high-ranking executive at the bank. Ken Mason, her subordinate, was rapidly promoted. Then someone claimed to see them canoodling at the Royal York, tipped off HR and triggered an inquisition

Edward the Conqueror: The unlikely ascent of Canada’s telecom king

Edward the Conqueror: The unlikely ascent of Canada’s telecom king

Edward Rogers was dismissed as a meddling nepo baby—until he muscled out his siblings, acquired his competitors, cornered the telecom market and became the dominant force in Canadian sports

Lady Parts: Inside Meredith MacNeill and Jennifer Whalen’s new show, Small Achievable Goals

Lady Parts: Inside Meredith MacNeill and Jennifer Whalen’s new show, Small Achievable Goals

The Baroness von Sketch Show alumnae have elevated joking about women’s issues to an art. Their new show takes aim at menopause. How funny is that?

Murder in the Blue Mountains: The story behind the killing of Ashley Schwalm

Murder in the Blue Mountains: The story behind the killing of Ashley Schwalm

Ashley and James Schwalm had what seemed like a fairy tale life—two wonderful children, fulfilling careers and a gorgeous home close to the private ski club where they’d fallen in love. Then Ashley’s remains turned up in a burned-out car at the bottom of a ditch, and all signs pointed to her husband

Dark Horse: Inside the fall of Eric Lamaze, Canada’s most famous equestrian

Dark Horse: Inside the fall of Eric Lamaze, Canada’s most famous equestrian

For years, Lamaze was the world’s top-ranked show jumper, living an enviable life filled with fancy cars, international travel and adoring fans—the kind of life a person might do anything to protect

Dividing Line: How the Bloor Street bike lane turned the city into a battlefield

Dividing Line: How the Bloor Street bike lane turned the city into a battlefield

A few kilometres along Bloor has become Toronto’s most contested strip of concrete, igniting fights over congestion, safety and the future of downtown

The Chosen One: At just 23, Scottie Barnes is the new face of the Raptors—and the team’s best chance of salvation

The Chosen One: At just 23, Scottie Barnes is the new face of the Raptors—and the team’s best chance of salvation

Barnes is shouldering the weight of an impatient, basketball-mad city, a hit-and-miss team, and his own colossal ambitions. Does he look worried?

Almost Famous: Inside the Beaches’ rise to rock stardom

Almost Famous: Inside the Beaches’ rise to rock stardom

A viral earworm about a breakup turned the Beaches into Toronto’s hottest export. Now, the panty-throwing, stage-diving, all-girl rock band is seducing fans around the world

"I was nearly beaten to death by my partner. The case was dismissed because it took too long to get to trial"

“I was nearly beaten to death by my partner. The case was dismissed because it took too long to get to trial”

How an overburdened justice system is failing survivors of intimate partner violence

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"We felt disconnected from the outdoors before": What St. Lawrence Market North vendors think of their new home

“We felt disconnected from the outdoors before”: What St. Lawrence Market North vendors think of their new home

And what locally made and grown goods they’re selling

Sort-of Secret: Amelia’s Market, a Geary Avenue grocer selling local goods and light lunches

Sort-of Secret: Amelia’s Market, a Geary Avenue grocer selling local goods and light lunches

Like lovely cheese plates paired with glasses of Ontario-made wine

“There’s more attention now on shopping close to home”: How Broadfork Produce is connecting Toronto’s top chefs with Ontario farmers

“There’s more attention now on shopping close to home”: How Broadfork Produce is connecting Toronto’s top chefs with Ontario farmers

And the west-end supplier is opening to the public soon

The US tariffs are coming for your espresso martini

The US tariffs are coming for your espresso martini

With Kahlúa no longer available at the LCBO, Toronto bartenders are getting creative