Now that Toronto has reached the grey zone, malls are allowed to open back up after being closed for 15 weeks.
With this announcement, everyone might be very excited to get out of the house and wander the mall. However, the food courts are still only available for takeout or delivery, and there are also other new restrictions in place that you may not be familiar with.
Some of the changes include limited entrances to get into the malls, COVID-19 screening of customers upon entering, and store capacities are now limited to 25%.
With these rules, one can expect much larger line-ups outside of the retailers on week nights and weekends. So, if you’re planning on heading out, wear a mask, social distance, be aware of all safety precautions in place, and have patience!
Check out the list of malls in Toronto that are open, along with the hours of operation.
Eaton Centre
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Yorkdale Mall
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dufferin Mall
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Scarborough Town Centre
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Square One
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sherway Gardens
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fairview Mall
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bayview Village
Hours: Mondays to Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 12 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cloverdale Mall
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Gerrard Square
Hours: Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Just because temps are supposed to majorly drop, you can’t sit inside all week long waiting for spring. We say bundle up and get yourself outside to discover all the new and exciting restaurant and store openings that have blessed our city. Whether you’re all about bagels, brunch, sustainable shopping, or even custom-made suits, it’s all here and it’s brand new to Toronto.
Here are 7 new and exciting store and restaurant openings to know about this month.
Añejo
You won’t have to travel all the way to Calgary to enjoy the Mexican dishes at Añejo as the restaurant just opened a Toronto location in the Fashion District. This new spot is all about authentic recipes made with local ingredients, OH — and tequila. Head on over for half-priced tequila, mezcal and tacos during #halfyhour which runs from 3-5 p.m. and 10 p.m. until 12 a.m. everyday!
Bare Market
Sick of single-use plastics at the grocery store? Head to bare market on the Danforth for a sustainable shopping experience that will benefit you and the environment. Shop items like body lotion, laundry detergent, and bulk food items all in one place — all you need are reusable containers to pack them in, and you’re good to go. Plus if you forget your container, you can get in one the store’s lending program so you’re never stuck.
Primrose Bagel Company
If you’re bagel obsessed, you’ll need to get your butt over to Primrose Bagel Company that’s near Oakwood and Rogers Road. The joint opened in January and folks have been lining up non-stop to get their hands on these delectable Montreal-style bagels. If bagels aren’t your thing you can also order items like a classic knish, potato latke, or sandwiches. Our advice is to get there early, especially on the weekends, as Primrose tends to sell out pretty quick!
Indochino @ Scarborough Town Centre
Need some new threads? Head to Indochino at Scarborough Town Centre for clothes that are perfectly made-to-measure, affordable, and stylish If you’re new to Indochino, it’s a one-of-a-kind salon-style experience where you can get custom suits, shirt, pants, and coats with hundreds of fabrics options. This new location is the brands 5th GTA showroom and it holds a special place in President & CEO Drew Green’s heart as he was born and raised in Scarborough.
Studio Spin
Get your sweat on at the new Studio Spin location that just opened on Queen near Broadview. The studio is part of Studio KO and Studio Lagree family so you know that the 45-minute classes will be legit. Refresh post-class in the Revitasize smoothie bar and chill in the bright and spacious lounge area.
Mia Brunch Bar
Wish you could enjoy your fave brunch eats during the week and not just on weekends? Head uptown to Mia Brunch Bar that’s located near Yonge and Eglinton for tasty brunch dishes like pancakes, french toast, chicken and waffles, and many more. This newly-opened resto should definitely be on your list the next time a brunch craving hits.
Trattoria Milano at Eataly
If you haven’t been to Eataly yet, seriously — what are you waiting for? Between the marketplace, cafe, brewery, and fresh pasta and pizzas, it’s literally foodie heaven in the Manulife Centre. Did you also know that Eataly houses a number of restaurants as well? Well now you do, plus its newest addition Trattoria Milano is now open. Serving up dishes from the north of Italy like L’Ossobuco (Osso Bucco), Risotto a la Milanesa Zafferano (Milano-Style Saffron Risotto), and Cotoletta alla Milanese (Breaded and Fried Veal), to name a few.
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If your budget won’t allow you to travel all the way to Italy, then a visit to Canada’s first Eataly location at Bay and Bloor, in the newly renovated Manulife Centre, is most definitely the next best thing.
Eataly Toronto opened last week and ever since, the 50,000 square foot space has been chock full with foodies alike who are filled to the brim with excitement.
“Toronto has an incredibly strong food culture and is home to the fourth-largest Italian population outside of Italy, making the city a natural fit for a store location,” says Nicola Farinetti, CEO of Eataly North America in a release.
“We’re not a food hall or only a market or a restaurant. Eataly is an experience that encourages guests to Eat, Shop and Learn authentic Italian food. We invite Canadians to taste our delicious dishes in our restaurants, learn about Italian cuisine, and shop local Canadian and Italian products – at the best value and highest quality – and to recreate the authentic Italian recipes at home. At Eataly Toronto, we will also feature a curated selection of ready-made dishes to take away.”
While you can of course get all your grocery shopping done at Eataly, don’t think that’s where the fun stops. There are 7 unique food counters, 4 restaurants, 2 cafés, an in-house brewery, and of course, a Mercato for all your fresh produce.
In addition to all the authentic Italian goodies you can pick up, this is also the store to go to if you’re looking for fresh pulled mozzarella, top-quality proscuitto, or local fish from Diana’s Seafood.
The store has over three floors and allows for guests to explore all 20 regions of Italy that connect to the store’s pillar themes: Shop, Eat, and Learn.
How exactly do you learn at a grocery store? Well, at La Scuola di Eataly, there are a variety of hands-on cooking classes and educational events taking place so you can finally learn how to make fresh pasta like a pro!
Because Eataly Toronto is located in the fast-paced hub of Yorkville, the store has the brand’s largest selection of takeaway offerings in the Pronto section. Think ready-made salads, pizzas, tasty paninis, and decadent desserts, for example.
Looking for a meal like no other? Head to any one of Eataly’s four sit-down restaurants.
Not sure what you’re in the mood for? Get your Italian fix at La Pizza & La Pasta, enjoy a seafood-centred meal at La Pescheria, experience Italian street food at La Piazza, and coming in Winter 2020 is Trattoria Milano, a regional inspired restaurant.
This in-house brewery is a special collaboration with special partnership with brewer Indie Ale House and features an exclusive refreshing Italian Pilsner, as well as a rotating beer selection inspired by all the fresh ingredients at the Mercato.
Did you know that you can grab a cold one at Eataly Toronto? That’s right — head down to the concourse level to visit the Birroteca — Eataly’s in-house brewery.
Eataly Toronto is open 7 days a week and the hours are:
Il Gran Caffè: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
La Pizza e La Pasta: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
La Piazza & La Pescheria: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Mercato: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fresh Counters: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Birroteca: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Take a peek inside Eataly Toronto:
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It’s controversial and it’s coming soon, apparently. Toronto’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant is looking like it’ll open soon at Yonge and Bloor. It’s still up in the air whether the chain will experience success in Toronto, as it’s known for having anti-LGBTQ values, it seems only time will tell.
Chick-fil-A Toronto is opening at 1 Bloor East and from what we’re seeing online, it looks like it could be opening very soon.
A covered over sign was spotted a few days ago where the store is going to be and ever since, speculation on an opening date has been growing. In addition to the sign, it’s reported that employees have already picked up their uniforms, as well.
The chick fil a employees had their uniform pickup today. We’re getting closer to opening, Toronto! pic.twitter.com/3PlHmmsLdG
— KingKaylan (@kaylanreece) August 19, 2019
The most exciting reveal is the menu that’s been seen through the restaurants walls, as well as a tweet that goes as far to speculate when Chick-fil-A will actually be opening its doors.
In regard to the menu, assuming Chick-fil-A sticks with it’s principle of offering the same menu in all its locations, it’s safe to say that the Toronto location shouldn’t be any different.
Chick Fil A Toronto will be opening very soon, likely between Aug 26 — Sept 6. ???
— @sftyplus Exclusive pic.twitter.com/vq730WY6JE
— DUNCAN (@sftyduncan) August 19, 2019
Narcity reports that Chick-Fil-A is working on securing two more locations here in Ontario. This includes a North York location as well as one in southeastern Ontario. While they don’t specify where that third location is, the chain could be referring to the Hamilton or Niagara regions.
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