Toronto Restaurant Openings: Sofra Grill, QMP, Dem Boyz Caribbean, The Dylan Bar, Maple Leaf Tavern

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

OPEN NOW

• Sofra Grill is moving into Forest Hill - the fourth outpost from the Thornhill-based chain has replaced Edo-Ko at 431 Spadina Rd.


• Queen Margherita Pizza at 772 Dundas St. West is finally open.


• Dem Boyz Caribbean Cookhouse is now open at 773 Warden Ave. in Scarborough.

RECENTLY REVIEWED

• Wahlburgers


• Bitondo's


• Lee Garden


• Nana

OPENING SOON

• Le Neuf Cafe is expanding with a new location aiming for a December 1 opening at 181 Augusta Ave.


• The Dylan Bar, a new watering hole inspired by Bob Dylan, is in the works at 1276 Danforth Ave.


• PORT Restaurant in Pickering and the soon to open spinoff, Maple Leaf Tavern at 955 Gerrard St. East, has brought on Chef Eric Wood (most recently of The Beverley Hotel) to head up the kitchens at both restaurants. Expect Maple Leaf Tavern to debut in early 2015.

CLOSING

• Enoteca Maialino at 1688 Queen St. West at Roncesvalles is papered over.


• Paul & Sandy's Real Barbecue at 4925 Dundas St. West in Etobicoke is set to close on Saturday, November 22 after disputes over their lease renewal.


• Bloordale's Ortolan at 1211 Bloor St. West announced on Twitter this week that it will serve its final supper this Friday, November 7.

Have you seen restaurants opening or closing in your neighbourhood? Email tips to liora@blogto.com

Photo of Queen Margherita Pizza

by Liora Ipsum via blogTO