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TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 17THE TIP OFF this week confirms the frenzied activity of arrivals and closures is far from over - including in some of the city’s buzziest neighbourhoods. THIS JUST IN: A bustling corner downtown is about to get a new destination from familiar faces, more movement in Kensington Market, not one but two spots you need to know about in Yorkville, and details on an upscale restaurant opening in a surprising location. Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stor...
2025-04-1602 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 16THE TIP OFF this week is bursting with big changes, fine dining, Michelin, and intrigue. You know, the usual. THIS JUST IN: Omakase restaurants are all the rage these days - you’ll never believe where this one just debuted, discover what’s on deck in Little Italy, news about a Michelin destination’s sibling, the activity in Yorkville continues, and another restaurant closure goes under the radar - one with a Michelin connection. THIS JUST IN: A popular area is about the get a dining destination made for travelers and locals alike, update on a belo...
2025-04-1002 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 15THIS JUST IN: This week’s 5 exclusive and breaking news stories include some big surprises. THIS JUST IN: A popular area is about the get a dining destination made for travelers and locals alike, update on a beloved watering hole, big changes in Yorkville (again) and the Entertainment District, and BREAKING NEWS about a buzzy resto with Michelin ties. Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before in 3 m...
2025-04-0402 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 14THIS JUST IN: Two editions of THE TIP OFF - aka 10 exclusive and breaking news stories - in less than a week? I told you it was like nothing I’ve seen before. See for yourself. THIS JUST IN: The city’s fine dining scene is exploding right now - Get the inside scoop on a haute spot launching soon and one that’s switching things up. Also, big news on Geary and BREAKING NEWS about ANOTHER destination on King West. Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak...
2025-03-2402 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 13THIS JUST IN: This week’s edition of THE TIP OFF features 5 exclusive news stories with w-i-l-d connections. No one else connects the dots like this. See for yourself. Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before in 3 minutes or less. TR Pro Tip: Like and subscribe to TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST and follow on Instagram because you’re not going to believe what’s coming next. p.s...
2025-03-1902 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 12THIS JUST IN: Next-door neighbours and occupants in the same building rule this edition of THE TIP OFF. This Week’s Top 5 Stories: A Yorkville restaurant is changing up more than the decor, a fine dining restaurant expands nearby, the closure of a buzzy destination, the arrival of a new venture from industry pros, and a downtown addition with roots in a city known for its waterfalls. Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen...
2025-02-2102 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 11THIS JUST IN: Earlier this week, I gave you the inside scoop on a burgeoning area for fine dining (See The Tip Off - Edition 10). Did you know? A Michelin-awarded restaurant just debuted in a cozy neighbourhood that’s home to a few with similar accolades. Upscale restaurants and steakhouses continue to arrive with gusto - in this instance, right across the street from one another. And the activity on King West continues - with one destination that’s been in the works for years, and another that’s adding to the mix - 11 years later. Listen to THE...
2025-02-1502 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTToronto Restaurants | The Podcast: The Tip Off Edition 10THIS JUST IN: Big changes at “Canada’s first Detroit style pizzeria,” news about one of the city’s most unique restaurants, another closure on King West, a local hospitality group adds to the roster, and a fine dining destination in a location that’s developing into a hotspot for haute cuisine. Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before in 3 minutes or less. p.s. While some items may...
2025-02-1202 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 9THIS JUST IN: A renowned Toronto clothier adds to the lineup, changes to dining at a historic music venue, update on one of the city’s swankiest steakhouses, tracking closures includes temporary shut downs, and speaking of closures - BREAKING NEWS about another big one in the heart of downtown. Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before in 3 minutes or less. p.s. While some items may appear in the...
2025-02-0802 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 8THIS JUST IN: Fusion is the name of the game at this new spot downtown, Mississauga’s about to get a resto that’s anything but casual, comfort food and cocktails by a local hospitality group is touching down somewhere familiar, psst - a popular destination is expanding its footprint just outside the city, and there’s still time to visit a long-running eatery before doors close.Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or...
2025-01-2501 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 7THIS JUST IN: More changes in Midtown, an all-day destination lands east side, industry pros debut a fusion cocktail bar, and what was recently home to a Michelin-starred restaurant is something completely different now. Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before in 3 minutes or less. p.s. While some items may appear in the OPEN/CLOSED, others will be reported here exclusively for the first time. TR
2025-01-2301 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 6THIS JUST IN: BREAKING NEWS about another big restaurant downtown, intel on the city’s latest hotel, changes at dim sum destinations around town, and exclusive details about an exciting new venture by top Toronto chefs. Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before in 3 minutes or less.p.s. While some items may appear in the OPEN/CLOSED, others will be reported here exclusively for the first...
2025-01-1201 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - Chefs Ashley McKay & Aldo Camarena of XOLO, AntylliaThis is a story about food, culture, music, love, finding your people and passions, and following your dreams no matter what. Ashley McKay and Aldo Camarena are two of the most inspiring chefs and people I’ve ever met. I interviewed them from afar for my chef series ‘At The Pass’ during the pandemic and have wanted to sit down with them in person to hear more ever since. I’m honoured and thrilled to have them as my first guests for Episode 1 of my new TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST. This exhilarating tale about their culinary journey extends...
2025-01-101h 01TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 5Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before in 3 minutes or less. p.s. While some items may appear in the OPEN/CLOSED, others will be reported here exclusively for the first time. TR Pro Tip: Like and subscribe to TORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST and follow on Instagram because you’re not going to believe what’s coming next…👀🔥 NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS. By Stephanie Dickison | Toronto Restaurants Recorded Decembe...
2025-01-0801 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 4THIS JUST IN: A new omakase destination just arrived - and it’s NOT downtown. Burlesque in Greektown? And there’s cake? Speaking of dessert, get in on the latest spot for tiramisu and other Italian must-haves. Hot tip: This Mexican item is about to take over your fyp. (Hint: It’s NOT tacos.) And when are these big steakhouses set to launch? Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before i...
2025-01-0302 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 4THIS JUST IN: A new omakase destination just arrived - and it’s NOT downtown. Burlesque in Greektown? And there’s cake? Speaking of dessert, get in on the latest spot for tiramisu and other Italian must-haves. Hot tip: This Mexican item is about to take over your fyp. (Hint: It’s NOT tacos.) And when are these big steakhouses set to launch? Listen to THE TIP OFF, a supplement to my OPEN/CLOSED, featuring breaking exclusives, sneak peeks, hot tips and the week’s top stories and events like you’ve never seen - or heard - before i...
2025-01-0202 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 3You’re not going to believe what’s taking over a former food hall, downtown hotels ditch their restaurants to make way for new ventures and a historic one gets an unexpected addition, and an exhilarating dining destination lands at Queen and Dovercourt. NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS. Recorded December 21, 2024. Hosted by Stephanie Dickison. Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed Links to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants Produced by Chris Garbutt, VQC Media - info...
2024-12-2802 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 3You’re not going to believe what’s taking over a former food hall, downtown hotels ditch their restaurants to make way for new ventures and a historic one gets an unexpected addition, and an exhilarating dining destination lands at Queen and Dovercourt. NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS.Recorded December 21, 2024. Hosted by Stephanie Dickison.Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurantsOPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosedLinks to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurantsProduced by Chris Garbutt, VQC Media - info@vqcmedia.me
2024-12-2302 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 2In this edition: Dundas West hotspot on the approach, Toronto destinations heading south of the border, DJs and dancing near King & Sherbourne, the loss of another west end watering hole, and breaking news about an Ossington stalwart. NO ONE COVERS THE CITY LIKE THIS. Recorded December 13, 2024. Hosted by Stephanie Dickison. Produced by Chris Garbutt. Website - https://bit.ly/TRTorontoRestaurants OPEN/CLOSED - https://bit.ly/TROpenClosed Links to everything else - https://lnk.bio/TorontoRestaurants Produced by VQC Media - info@vqcmedia.me
2024-12-1802 minTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCASTTORONTO RESTAURANTS | THE PODCAST - The Tip Off Edition 1I've never seen anything like it. In 15+ years of diligently covering the restaurant scene in Toronto/GTA, it's never been more frenzied - endless cycle of breaking news upon breaking news. Just as I begin writing about one item, seven more have occurred. My OPEN/CLOSED is THE most comprehensive resource of restaurant openings (virtual/brick-and-mortar/pop-ups/all the things),closures, and food/drink news Toronto and the GTA. Yep, bigger and better than any other outlet. But I get it. You’re busy, on-the-go. Who has time to read these days? I’ve got a qu...
2024-12-1102 min
Post Service48. Stephanie DickisonStephanie Dickison is the one woman army behind @TorontoResaurants.co! Stephanie sat down with Tomas to talk about what it's like to dine indoors, potential future waves of closures and possible changes to the industry in the future.
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2021-07-2837 min
The Matchii Experience!The Matchii Experience Podcast with Stephanie Dickison (The Importance of Marketing)In today's podcast, we continue from our previous conversation with Stephanie Dickison. Here, she will be talking more about the importance of marketing with the current pandemic and how important it is to have information readily available online for customers.
Just for context, Stephanie is a very well-known culinary industry specialist and journalist. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, she is currently the owner of Toronto Restaurants, which is very well known among many restaurant owners and customers to be the best source for restaurant news and events across the GTA.
With that ou...
2021-07-1435 minThe Matchii Experience!The Matchii Experience Podcast with Stephanie Dickison (The Story of Toronto Restaurants)Hello everyone, this is Timur, Seb, Dylan your host from the Matchii Experience. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to join the conversation today but Seb and Dylan will have you covered. In today's podcast, we have a very special episode that is a little different from the ones that we usually do.
We have today, Stephanie, who is a very well-known culinary industry specialist and journalist. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, she is currently the owner of Toronto Restaurants, which is very well known among many restaurant owners and customers to be the be...
2021-07-0735 minPost Service37. Stephanie DickisonStephanie Dickison is one of Toronto's most trusted voices in food. Stephanie sat down with us to discuss her origins of being a critic, her love of Toronto's food scene, distain for top ten lists, and props to chefs and all the take-out struggles. No shout-outs this week because the whole episode is kind of a shout-out. Please go check out @torontorestaurants.co for an absolutely fantastic amount of recommendations.
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2021-05-0453 min
AI Literacy for Entrepreneurs#64 - How to Stop Covid-19's Culinary Devastation with Stephanie DickisonHey friends! Sleeping better in this lovely cooler weather? 🍁🍂🍁 We hope so, because we're back with another episode of the 4 AM Report. 🌟💫🌟 Today, let's chat about what's keeping US up at night – this staggering statistic from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Sixty percent of Canada's restaurants could close by November due to the economic effects of 🦠🦠 Covid-19 🦠🦠!! This 🍽😭🍽 culinary devastation 🍽😭🍽 is top of mind for this week's guest, Stephanie Dickison. Founder of Toronto Restaurants, she's a food writer, journalist and an advocate for the Canadian restaurant industry. We talk: 🍱 Supporting your local eateries. 🥙 The ick...
2020-09-1722 min