Toronto Restaurant Openings highlights the latest restaurant openings and closings in Toronto and also gives a preview of what's coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning.

OPEN NOW

• Borealia, a new restaurant at 59 Ossington Ave., is now open and dishing out modern takes on recipes of Canada's indigenous peoples and early settlers.
• There's a new butcher in Liberty Village and it's devoted to sourcing its meat straight from small, low-impact farms. Look for Bespoke Craft Butchers, in business at 171 East Liberty St., unit 155.

RECENTLY REVIEWED

• The Tenant
• Local Hero
• Memphis BBQ
• Ricci's Pizzeria

OPENING SOON

• We've known for some time tha
  t Pizzeria Libretto is teaming up with Porchetta & Co. to open adjacent eateries in the new year, but we finally know where. The new destination for pizza and/or pork is coming to 545 King St. West between Spadina and Bathurst.
• Furlough, a new cocktail bar and bistro from BarChef, is in the works at 924 Queen St. West.
• Triple A Bar is expanding in the new year, with a second location coming to 1276 Queen St. East in Leslieville.
• Citta, Hanif Harji's new CityPlace project at 92 Fort York Blvd. opens December 16 and will offer Southern Italian fare from chef Ben Heaton (The Grove). [Toronto Life]
• Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta, a new Italian fast food concept, is coming to 800 Bay St.

CLOSING

• The Corkscrew on College has closed which is no surprise considering that corner lot at 596 College St. at Clinton might be best known for its rapid restaurant turnover.
• The Greek at 567 King St. West looks to be no more - the windows are papered over and show no signs of life.

Have you seen restaurants opening or closing in your neighbourhood? Email tips to liora@blogto.com

Photo via Borealia on Facebook.