Toronto Restaurant Openings highlights the latest restaurant openings and closings in Toronto and also gives a preview of what's coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning.

OPEN NOW

• Schnitzel Hub, a European bistro and bar that already boasts one Thornhill location, is now open at 1415 Yonge St. where Chef of India used to be.
• Raise the Root Organic Market, the new retail outfit from the same folks behind Front Door Organic delivery service, celebrates their grand opening this weekend at 1164 Queen St. East.
• Baju, a new southern BBQ concept from Zane Caplansky, is now operating inside the Monarch Tavern (12 Clinton St.)
• HG Bar & Restaurant at 3585 Keele St. is now open in North York, serving up German beer and wood-smoked pork hocks.
• New vegetarian takeout counter Veghed is now open at 1199 Dundas St. West.

RECENTLY REVIEWED

• Ovest
• Dandylion
• K&K Food Stand
• Mona's Roti

OPENING SOON

• The Scratch Kitchen, a new breakfast, brunch and lunch destination, is in the works at 3471 Yonge St. north of Lawrence. The location was most recently the short-lived Middle Eastern eatery Cleo.
• Mercatto is set to open an offshoot this January. Taverna Mercatto is coming to SouthCore Financial at 120 Bremner Blvd.
• Bagel enthusiasts rejoice: What A Bagel is opening soon at 828 Bay St.
• Queen West is due for an infusion of $4.95 foods, with the opening of a sister spot to El Furniture Warehouse a month away at 232 Queen St. West, where Everest was previously.

Have you seen restaurants opening or closing in your neighbourhood? Email tips to liora@blogto.com

Photo of El Furniture Warehouse by Jesse Milns.