Restaurant Comings & Goings

[G.L.17]

Shake Shack isn't bad at all. That said, I'd still prefer places like Holy Chuck, which I hope finds a new downtown location in the near future.

 

[onthestreet]

Retail Insider had a part to the Shake Shack story that wasn't elsewhere: Beauleigh is representing the brand's expansion.

"Beauleigh is the real estate brokerage representing Shake Shack in Canada. The plan is to open approximately 35 locations, starting with a flagship location in Toronto in 2024. We are in active discussions with landlords and excited to work together to bring this exceptional hospitality group to the Canadian market."

Shake Shack to Open in Toronto with National Expansion Confirmed

The highly anticipated expansion begins next year with plans for dozens of locations to open over the course of a decade.

retail-insider.com

 

[evandyk]

What kind of retailer is looking for a space this size at King and Yonge these days? Shoppers, Rexall, Longos, etc. are all already within a block.

 

[TysonR]

Shake Shack is solid, but IMO nothing to get too excited over. I've had it a couple of times in the U.S. and by the time you convert to Canadian $$ you're paying like 27 bucks for a burger, fries and a shake.

 

[RGB_11]

What kind of retailer is looking for a space this size at King and Yonge these days? Shoppers, Rexall, Longos, etc. are all already within a block.

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Watch it get split up into a bunch of smaller stores, no doubt. lol

 

[artyboy123]

Cucina Buca at Yonge and St. Clair open for business fron the outside.

 

[Northern Light]

I see Pizza St. Tropez which opened last fall downtown is getting some publicity now.

Popular Japanese pizza chain opens first international location in Toronto

Originating in Osaka, Pizza Saint Tropez wants Torontonians to fall in love with its decades-old Japanese-style pizza.

www.thestar.com

The name notwithstanding, this is a Japanese pizza chain.

Of course, I've been waiting for UT's pizza guy to review it......but if he has, I missed @AlbertC 's review.

Website is here:

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www.pzst.ca

This is apparently their best seller:

mozzarella, bacon and mochi that has absorbed the flavours of the mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce.

That, and this one below, I definitely need to have Albert review before I consider it:

Cod roe mixed with mayonnaise and topped with potato, bacon, nori and corn

 

[artyboy123]

haha @AlbertC the full time version of Dave Portney aka Barstool pizza guy

FYI for those who don't know he does pizza reviews around many cities around the world

The full list of Portnoy’s pizza stops in Toronto is below, ranked from his favourite to his least favourite slices in the city.

Here is his ranking of Toronto's Pizza scene.

• North of Brooklyn (8.4)
• Pizzeria Badiali (8.3)
• Conzo’s Pizza (8.2)
• Descendant Detroit Style Pizza (8.1)
• Pizza Nostra (8.0)
• One Night Only Pizza (7.9)
• San Remo Bakery (7.8)
• Superpoint (7.7)
• Bitondo’s Pizzeria (7.5)
• The Fourth Man in The Fire (7.4)
• Ambassador Pizza Co. (7.3)
• Frank’s Pizza House (7.3)
• Pizza Gigi (7)
• Revolver Pizza Co. (6.8)
• Blondies Pizza (6.8)
• Maker Pizza (6.1)

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

I see Pizza St. Tropez which opened last fall downtown is getting some publicity now.

Popular Japanese pizza chain opens first international location in Toronto

Originating in Osaka, Pizza Saint Tropez wants Torontonians to fall in love with its decades-old Japanese-style pizza.

www.thestar.com

The name notwithstanding, this is a Japanese pizza chain.

Of course, I've been waiting for UT's pizza guy to review it......but if he has, I missed @AlbertC 's review.

Website is here:

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www.pzst.ca

This is apparently their best seller:

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mozzarella, bacon and mochi that has absorbed the flavours of the mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce.

That, and this one below, I definitely need to have Albert review before I consider it:

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Cod roe mixed with mayonnaise and topped with potato, bacon, nori and corn

Kewpie mayo?

AoD

 

[Northern Light]

Kewpie mayo?

AoD

Don't know (you might think so, as apparently the recipes are all unchanged from the original Japanese locations).

The website needs some refinement. They actually don't post the ingredient lists at all; and their links to FB and Twitter are no good.

 

[PinkLucy]

haha @AlbertC the full time version of Dave Portney aka Barstool pizza guy

FYI for those who don't know he does pizza reviews around many cities around the world

The full list of Portnoy’s pizza stops in Toronto is below, ranked from his favourite to his least favourite slices in the city.

Here is his ranking of Toronto's Pizza scene.

• North of Brooklyn (8.4)
• Pizzeria Badiali (8.3)
• Conzo’s Pizza (8.2)
• Descendant Detroit Style Pizza (8.1)
• Pizza Nostra (8.0)
• One Night Only Pizza (7.9)
• San Remo Bakery (7.8)
• Superpoint (7.7)
• Bitondo’s Pizzeria (7.5)
• The Fourth Man in The Fire (7.4)
• Ambassador Pizza Co. (7.3)
• Frank’s Pizza House (7.3)
• Pizza Gigi (7)
• Revolver Pizza Co. (6.8)
• Blondies Pizza (6.8)
• Maker Pizza (6.1)

There's no 10?

 

[artyboy123]

There's no 10?

"The perfect 10 does not exist, 9 is as good as it gets. There is always room to improve."

 

[Northern Light]

Goes to show the variation of taste, the places listed above, I would rank Blondies number one.

But that's only cause that Honey, jalapeno, pepperoni is truly awesome.

Lots of good places not listed.

On anything from San Remo @interchange42 is the undisputed authority.

 

[Tim MacDonald]

I haven't tried it yet but Beertown has opened at 1020 Islington - the former Artisano Bakery Cafe referenced in post https://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads/restaurant-comings-goings.8819/page-207#post-1656087

 

[bAuHaUs]

Does anyone know who's behind CKTL & Co – opening soon at 330 Bay Street.

CKTL & Co.

www.cktl.ca