Chef Taro Akiyama’s shop more closely mirrors the reserved fish markets of Osaka than the frantic ones of Tokyo. Offering serenity while you shop, Taro’s sells Japanese groceries to make your own sashimi, maki, uramaki, and nigiri at home.

Sometimes the solution to all of your problems is shoving a classic, dripping burger in your face. You’ll certainly find plenty of those at Square Boy, The Danforth’s family-owned retro burger restaurant, along with their neighbourhood-favourite gyros and souvlaki.

Duck confit wraps utilize potent gochujang sauce tempered with pickled cucumber, while halibut is bathed in butter and enhanced with fibrous English peas, smoked mussels, and effervescent chardonnay cream. Open in Google Maps

Copy Link The Scarborough district of Toronto is known for its ethnic diversity — more than half of the district’s residents are immigrants or foreign-born, which has led to a proliferation of different cuisines and restaurants. Peterson heads there in this episode to taste the Middle Eastern pastries at Crown Pastries, a small shop owned and operated by two brothers from Syria, Rasoul and Ismail Salha.

For every meal sold on the app, they also make a donation to a local charitable organization that helps feed the community, which is amazing!

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The restaurant is only a little over two years old but is already a neighborhood favorite, especially around brunch. Traditional offerings like ful are served alongside modern twists on familiar dishes, like a tahini-topped po' boy.

Includes dinner and a show, preferred seating, priority seating access, and a cheering banner. You’ll also receive VIP status with your own VIP lanyard, and a premium framed photo for everyone in your group.

But be warned: as Peterson learns in this episode, when it comes to Gandhi Roti's spice levels, there's a big difference between medium and hot.

If you’re looking for perogies just like mom used to make (without the unsolicited advice on your dating life), don’t miss Hastings Snack Bar in Leslieville.

Didn’t get enough gifts from family and friends? From burgers to beauty products, there are tons of free offers and discounts across Toronto to take advantage of on your special day.

Copy Link In 2015, chef and owner Victor Barry left diners with a sad pit in their stomachs when he shuttered the nearly 30-year-old fine check here dining establishment Splendido, though he soothed their collective hunger pangs the next year with a new, sophisticated, and family-friendly trattoria. A departure from the gloved service and dainty dishes, Piano Piano kept the soul of Splendido while making Barry’s creations more accessible to the community.

Canada is a leading contributor when it comes to the global issue of food waste, with more than 50 per cent of all food produced here eventually being thrown out — higher than the global average of one third.

It’s worth checking them out before choosing your dining destination. It could mean the difference between a full price meal and a delicious discount.