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

• El Local Loco, a "Taberna Mexicana" from the owner of Loaded Pierogi next door, is now open at 9 Church St.
• Odd Espresso Bar has opened at 1111 College St. (at Dufferin).

Recently reviewed

• Tavazo Dried Nuts and Fruits
• Dirty Food

Opening soon

• Brandon Olsen's French resto La Banane is set to open on January 3 at 227 Ossington Ave.
• Japanhako, a new sushi spot in Koreatown, should be opening soon at 712 Bloor St. W.
• Rosie's Eatery, a gluten-free and vegan cafe, will be opening in March at 1726 Avenue Rd. in North York.
• Argyle Street Grill looks to be opening sometime next year at 1161 Dundas St. W. in the old Cooper Cole gallery space.
• Piccadilly Delicatessen is moving into what was previously Absolute Bakery at 547 Danforth Ave.
• Taiwanese cafe Charidise seems set to open any day now at 27 Baldwin St. in what was formerly John's Italian Caffe.
• Petite Shell, presumably a transplant kosher cafe from NYC that specializes in a variety of sweet and savoury rugelach, will be opening soon at Yorkville Village (formerly Hazelton Lanes) on Avenue Rd.
• Cake and pastry design boutique Staij & Co. will be opening at 552 Parliament St. come 2017.

Closed

• Oh Boy! Burger at 296 Gerrard St. E. in Cabbagetown has shuttered and will be replaced by a new joint called Tasty Pita.
• Bocca at 26 Baldwin Ave. is no more.

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