Acquiring a Toronto bar or café with a liquor licence requires navigating two parallel transfers: the lease assignment and the alcohol sales permit, a dual process that typically spans 60 to 90 days and demands meticulous verification at each stage. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario governs licence transfers through its Registration, Liquor Sales and Food Services division, while lease assignments fall under commercial tenancy law and landlord approval. Success hinges on confirming the licence’s current standing, the lease’s transferability clauses, and whether any liens, violations, or encumbrances attach to either…
How to Bake Sourdough Bread Without a Dutch Oven Using Two Loaf Pans
You can bake exceptional sourdough bread without a Dutch oven by using two identical loaf pans stacked together, creating the same sealed steam environment that produces a crisp, golden crust and tender crumb. This technique delivers professional results by trapping moisture during the first phase of baking, mimicking the coveted performance of expensive enameled cast iron while offering greater accessibility for home bakers who prefer not to invest in specialized equipment or manage the weight and heat retention challenges of a traditional Dutch oven.
Key Takeaway: The two-loaf-pan method …
Kabocha Squash: The Sweet, Nutty Winter Squash Appearing at Toronto Markets This Season
Kabocha squash is a Japanese winter variety with deep green skin, dense orange flesh, and a naturally sweet, nutty flavor profile reminiscent of chestnut and sweet potato. If you’re seeing it stacked at Toronto farmstands this season and wondering whether it justifies the curiosity, the answer is simple: this is one of the most versatile, nutrient-rich squashes available, priced accessibly at around $1.29 each or ten for $9.99 mix-and-match at local markets, and it delivers a silky, almost custard-like texture when roasted that sets it apart from the watery disappointment of many North American varieties.
The recent surge in …
8 Best Food Delivery Apps for Toronto Restaurants & Alcohol, Reviewed for 2026
For discerning diners seeking premium food delivery in Toronto, Uber Eats stands as the clear frontrunner in 2026, offering the broadest restaurant selection and fastest arrival times across the city’s upscale dining landscape. We tested each major platform against the demanding standards of our Toronto restaurants community, and our evaluation revealed stark differences in how these services handle everything from temperature control on delicate tasting menus to the crucial matter of alcohol delivery permits.
The typical commission structure affects you …
7 Best Matcha Spots in Toronto for Discerning Drinkers, Ranked
Matcha has claimed its place among Toronto’s most refined beverage offerings, sitting comfortably alongside premium espresso, natural wine, and craft cocktails in the city’s top-tier cafés and tea salons. After visiting two dozen venues and consulting with sommeliers who’ve expanded their expertise to include rare Japanese teas, I’ve found that the best matcha experiences in 2026 share three qualities: ceremonial-grade powder from single-estate farms in Uji or Nishio, preparation that honors traditional tea rituals…
Why Toronto’s Water Might Be the Missing Ingredient in Your Cocktail, Coffee, and Stock Pot
Toronto’s tap water has a reputation for being clean and safe — and by official standards, it is. Drawn from Lake Ontario and treated at the city’s four water treatment plants, it goes through conventional purification before disinfection. But most diners, home cooks, and even some restaurant kitchens overlook a detail: Toronto doesn’t rely on chlorine alone to keep that water safe as it travels through the distribution system. Like many major Canadian cities, Toronto uses chloramine as its secondary disinfectant. This choice has quiet but real consequences for anyone who cares about how their coffee, …
7 Best CN Tower Restaurant Reservation Strategies for 2026, Reviewed
Securing a table at 360 Restaurant requires booking exactly 30 days in advance through the CN Tower’s SevenRooms platform, ideally during weekday slots, because weekend prime times fill within hours of becoming available. After testing the reservation system throughout the year and monitoring availability patterns across multiple booking cycles, we’ve identified the precise window and strategies that consistently deliver confirmed tables at one of Toronto’s most coveted restaurant views.
The stakes are higher …