DISH
1 VANCOUVER: THE BAR AT BOTANIST
Lead bartender Jeff Savage prepares innovative cocktails inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Don’t miss the Candy Cap Magic, a boozy mushroom rye libation served with fresh forest moss. 1038 Canada Pl.
2 VANCOUVER: THEIR THERE
Anna-Lena owners Jeffrey Parr and Mike Robbins announce the opening of Their There, an all-day café featuring artisanal coffee and pastries prepared by acclaimed pastry chef Lucian Kirby (Hawksworth, Buca). Opening this July. 2042 West 4th.
3 TORONTO: ROSALINDA
Restaurateurs Jamie Cook (Pizzeria Libretto), Max Rimaldi (Enoteca Sociale) and Grant Van Gameren (Bar Isabel, Bar Raval) open vegan Mexican restaurant Rosalinda. The 138-seat space serves contemporary Mexican dishes including Tijuana-style broccolini and young coconut ceviche with herb leche de tigre. 133 Richmond St. W.
4 TORONTO: ROSE’S FAMILY MEALS
Nutritionist and author Rose Reisman launches Rose’s Family Meals, a new meal-delivery service featuring a complete program of healthy and convenient pre-cooked meals. Available across the GTA. familymeals.ca.
5 CALGARY: NATIVE TONGUES
Find traditional Mexican breakfast foods including perfect huevos divorciados and tostadas at Native Tongues. Served every Saturday and Sunday. 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 235 12 Ave SW.
6 RED CARD: FRING’S
Toronto restaurant Fring’s is closing after three years of business in King West. Last year, owners Susur Lee, Kai Bent-Lee and Levi BentLee came under fire for allegedly taking tips from staff members to illegally pay for kitchen mistakes and dine-anddashers. The restaurant has since issued an apology, but it appears it could not recover from bad press.