This new restaurant on Christie has an unlikely chef (Davy Love, formerly a DJ) but serves up good, old-fashioned homemade British food. From their long list of hand-made pies, to bangers and mash, to truly affordable fish 'n' chips, this restaurant is making a name for itself with their weekend brunch.

Read my review of The Bristol Yard in the restaurants section.

La Carnita has already developed a loyal, and hungry, following for its delicious fish tacos, penchant for street art during its life as a pop-up restaurant. Now, it's permanent home promises the same creative approach to Mexican street food, with corn, chiles rellenos, and a larger — and more mouthwatering--selection of tacos than ever before.

Read my review of La Carnita in the restaurants section.

With Little Italy's high quotient of bars and lounges, an all day breakfast joint is a welcome addition, seeing as how many weekend mornings only properly begin in the afternoon. Although it serves both breakfast and lunch, this popular restaurant offering sandwiches, eggs and smoothies, and whose original location lies at the foot of Roncesvalles Village, has become a go-to destination for one thing--brunch.

Read my profile of Easy Restaurant (College St.) in the restaurants section.

The old photo studio located next to the Black Hoof just got a new lease on life, and Toronto diners will likely be overjoyed at news of the latest tenant. The source of some speculation when its windows were papered-up a while back, the mystery was revealed last night when the newest member of the Hoof family quietly opened its doors for business. Can Jen Agg do for seafood what she did for off-cuts? It sure looks that way.

Read my review of Hoof Raw Bar in the restaurants section.

86'd Mondays is a weekly gourmand event at the Drake Hotel hosted by local food-maven Ivy Knight. Although it doesn't get as much press as it once did — what with the pop-up trend taking off at hyperspeed — but it remains one of the most consistently enjoyable culinary events in the city. The booze isn't bad either.

This latest installment of 86'd showcased sliders by Fidel Gastro, wine by Sandbanks Winery, fresh oysters by Hooked, and an introduction to the Culinary Adventure Company (C.A.C.).

Lower Ossington's dining scene shows no signs of slowing down, as the area continues to attract line-up worthy restaurants at an almost startling pace. Doubling up on the trendiness factor, you can now add Singaporean-style street food to the mix of cuisines on offer here. But despite this restaurant's obvious "it-spot" elements, the well-executed and unique fare ensures that it'll have some staying power.

Read my review of Hawker Bar in the restaurants section.