Parkdale

In a city consistently celebrated – as a leader in board game cafes, for its trendy Queen...

Is there a better time to bring you a Brazilian restaurant than during the World Cup? Don’t answer that – it was rhetorical. It’s not just the projection screen that’s going to make you want to visit Mata Bar (1690 Queen W.) though; this new addition to the Parkdale strip offers savoury South American sharing plates with a distinctly Canadian twist

Small Town Food Co. (1263 Queen Street W) only opened its doors to the public five days ago, but we can already tell that its big heart is gonna do just fine in this city. From the moment you walk in, there’s something instantly inviting about the newly renovated space

Rob Banton is the next-up-and-comer to watch on Toronto’s hospitality and entertainment scene; entertaining is what he does best. His newly-opened Japanese restaurant, Kanji Sushi and Sake Bar, has become a quick hot spot in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood

Parkdale has become a hot spot for foodies seemingly overnight with the opening of several notable restaurants in this West Queen West locale over the last few years. Here are the five most notable restos to check out