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Toronto bar and restaurant that opened this summer has already closed

Sometimes the brightest stars burn for the shortest amount of time — and that seems to be the case for one much-buzzed-over Toronto bar and restaurant that has closed down after being open for just a few months.

It wasn't long after opening in the spring of 2024 that West Queen West wine and snack bar, Ramona's, began attracting attention.

Featuring a truly unique Filipino-fusion menu from Chef David Folis, with items such as crispy chicken adobo "cigars" and Kinilaw Crudo, which featured acidity-cured white fish alongside picked papaya and chili-coconut vinegar, alongside carefully crafted cocktail and wine menus, Ramona's had all the trappings of a future Toronto stalwart.

In spite of all the well-deserved buzz, though, the restaurant closed its doors with little explanation earlier this summer, seemingly shuttering around late August.

While, at the time of publication, Ramona's has not responded to blogTO's request for comment, some investigative people recently took to Reddit to discuss their theories on possible reasons behind the closure.

"It's been a very tough summer for Toronto small restaurants, especially the ones who do not have a Michelin nod. (Those ones are mostly doing fine). Please visit your neighborhood gems as we soon be seeing more closures, and an influx of earls and moxies," writes Reddit user OneNarrow8854.

"My only visit I found the fare mediocre and the service left much to be desired..." writes another Reddit user.

Others, though, claim that Ramona's isn't gone forever, but is instead undergoing a rebrand and will be back in due time.

"I think they might be doing a little work with the windows and change a little, it will be back I've heard," writes Reddit user Tequilakyle, explaining that the restaurant is changing its name after being frequently confused for Ramona's Kitchen.

Whether closed forever or plotting its comeback, Toronto will simply have to wait patiently to see what the future holds for Ramona's

Ramona's was located at 1086 Queen St. West.

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