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CLOSINGS

Chef/owner Basilio Pesce has closed Porzia at 1314 Queen St. W. after almost three years. Famed for his adventurous ingredients, Pesce posted the news on Instagram.

Of his next steps, Pesce told the Star his only plans are a vacation with his son, Mateo.

“I’m looking forward to spending time with my family and being a dad.”

OPENINGS

Quin Josey (ex-Bar Buca) will launch Calabrian restaurant Bugi

gattolo at 54 Fraser Ave. next

month.

CHANGES

Mark McEwan has taken over food operations at the Aga Khan Museum at 77 Wynford Dr. Diwan Restau

rant will now open mainly for lunch. The new menu includes grilled octopus with green chickpea salad, manakeesh (braised short ribs) and Moroccan spiced coffee.

VINCE TALOTTA/TORONTO STAR Basilio Pesce opened Porzia in 2013, naming the restaurant after his mother and serving adventurous ingredients in creative ways. Pesce has closed Porzia and plans to spend more time with his son, Mateo.