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Bottega Volo Opening Second Toronto Location in Junction Triangle
The new location will move into a space behind the recently closed Pizzeria Defina
July 17, 2026 · Toronto
Joey Reams
Joey Reams was born and raised in San Diego and received a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at San Francisco State University. While there, he interned for several publications while serving as SFSU's News Editor at Golden Gate Xpress for a semester. After college, Joey has worked in the freelance industry for ten years and counting, writing about community news, the music industry, breaking news, pop culture, and other diverse topics. Before joining What Now Media Group, Joey worked as the News Editor for Pasadena Now. In his free time, he enjoys exploring new cities, trying delicious food, and attending concerts.
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Splitsville Bowl Coming to CF Sherway Gardens
The company’s new location is set to occupy approximately 34,000 square feet of the former Nordstrom store
July 17, 2026 · Toronto - Restaurants
Divo Diva Cafe Expanding to Little Italy
The company’s second location will move into the former home of Influx Cafe in August 2026
July 16, 2026 · San Diego - Restaurants
Taco Bell Coming to St. Clair West in Toronto
The upcoming restaurant was announced through a “coming soon” sign displayed at the base of the Rise Condominiums building
July 16, 2026 · Toronto - Restaurants
J. Arthur Rebrands as The Jay in Toronto’s East End
The bar, owned and operated by Eric Jordan, Will Johnston, and Nicola Rapko, announced the name change in an Instagram post
July 16, 2026 · Toronto - Restaurants
Ontario’s First Integrated Applebee’s and IHOP Opening in Ajax
The opening is scheduled for Summer 2026 and will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony
July 16, 2026 · Toronto - Restaurants
Campus Burgers Making San Diego Debut in PB
The company’s first San Diego location will move into the former home of The Food Box by Labor Day Weekend
July 15, 2026 · San Diego - Restaurants
Kitchens for Good Planning Public Market Café at New Culinary Impact Center
The nonprofit recently received a $50,000 Partnership Circle Grant to support the new development
July 14, 2026 · San Diego - Restaurants
Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar Expanding to Aurora and Kanata
Both locations are expected to open sometime in Summer 2026
July 14, 2026 · Toronto - Restaurants
Pali Wine Co. Relocating Tasting Room to Hillcrest
The company’s new location will move into the former home of Cellar Hand following the restaurant’s permanent closure on July 19, 2026
July 14, 2026 · San Diego - Restaurants
St. Louis Bar & Grill Planning New Niagara Location
The company’s newest location is expected to open in 2027
July 14, 2026 · Toronto - Retail
The Cake House Opening Three New San Diego Sites
The company is planning to open new locations in Rancho Bernardo, Lemon Grove, and Sorrento Valley
July 14, 2026 · San Diego - Restaurants
Campus Burgers Working on New San Diego Location
The company’s second San Diego site will move into the former home of Garden Kitchen
July 13, 2026 · San Diego - Restaurants
Cello’s Cheesesteaks Working Toward First Permanent Restaurant
Rather than opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant immediately, Varacalli plans to introduce Cello’s Cheesesteaks through pop-ups
July 10, 2026 · Toronto - Restaurants
Agora Expanding to Yorkville with Back Patio
The company’s second location follows the success of its original Queen Street West restaurant, which opened in 2018
July 10, 2026 · Toronto - Restaurants
McDonald’s Coming to Faubourg Contrecœur
Construction is underway, with openings expected between late summer and early fall
July 9, 2026 · Montreal - Restaurants
Throne Room Opening Inside Kindred in South Park
The new concept is expected to open in the coming weeks behind a chain mail curtain inside Kindred
July 9, 2026 · San Diego - Restaurants
Holy Chuck Burgers Acquired by MHRA Hospitality
This change comes as the brand prepares to open a new location in Barrie at 315 Mapleview Drive West
July 9, 2026 · Toronto - Restaurants
Mary Brown’s Opening Airport Location After Downtown Flagship
The company’s upcoming airport location follows the opening of its flagship restaurant at The Tenor in downtown Toronto
July 8, 2026 · Toronto - Restaurants
Crumbl Cookies Working on First Quebec Location
The company’s new location is scheduled to open in fall 2026 at Quartier DIX30
July 7, 2026 · Montreal
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