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

Open now

• Barcelona Tavern, a Mediterranean restaurant that also has a location in Calgary, is now open at 109 Atlantic Ave. in Liberty Village.
• Away Kitchen + Café, from the team behind vegan restaurant Awai, has opened at 680 College St. (at Beatrice) in Little Italy.
• After much anticipation, Maker Pizza has finally opened its second location. Find it at 1537 Avenue Rd. (just north of Lawrence).
• Mr. Tonkatsu has opened a third location, this time at 4895 Yonge St. (a couple blocks north of Sheppard).
• Chu Resto, a Chinese "hot dry noodle" restaurant has opened locations at 5423 Yonge St. (south of Finch) and at 370 Highway 7 East in Richmond Hill, with another outpost at 639 Yonge St. (at Isabella St.) to come downtown.
• Kisa Korean BBQ, from the same people behind Daldongnae and Ssam, is now open at 6347 Yonge St. (south of Steeles) in North York.

Recently reviewed

• Hanabusa Cafe
• Shinta Japanese BBQ
• Shunoko
• Rendez-Vous
• Golden Bubbles
• Frankie's Italian
• El Chapo
• Rustle & Still
• Escape Goat
• Harbour Eats by Mercatino

Opening soon

• Bootleg Smokehouse will soon be opening at 64 Spadina Ave. (south of King St. W.)
• Petty Cash, a west coast snack bar from the owners of Baro, will be replacing SpiritHouse at 487 Adelaide St. W. (just east of Portland St.) after it closes this month.
• Bar Altura, a "modern Italian" spot from the team behind Kay Pacha, is going to open in the space that was formerly Lo Zingaro at 571 Queen St. W. (at Portland St.)
• The Mills Tap House + Grill should be opening soon at 9100 Jane St. in Vaughan.

Closed

• Scandinavian brunch joint Karelia Kitchen is no more in Bloordale.
• Anne’s Magic Kitchen, known for its handmade Szechuan dan dan noodles, has closed in Chinatown.
• The Queen West location of pizzeria True True was short lived, lasting less than a year.
• Another goner: Village Pie on the Danforth.

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