The Tip Off - Edition 5
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[00:00:00] 1554 Queen Street West in Parkdale has been home to many ventures over the years including: Mitzi's Sister, Tennessee Tavern, Gianna's Patties and Pies, and most recently Peaches Sports Bar. Arriving soon: Mantra Toronto.
[00:00:27] Today, King & Portland's hotel lobby bar themed restaurant Vela announced doors are temporarily closed until further notice due to a fire on the premises. No injuries have been reported.
[00:00:38] Speaking of closures, Lost in Tokyo caused a frenzy when it debuted this past fall. If you haven't experienced "the first parfait exclusive shop in Toronto" yet, you'll have to wait a while. After being open just a few short months, it closed up shop as of December 23rd, with doors slated to reopen this summer.
[00:00:57] Elm Street's "burgers without borders" [00:01:00] Flavurger arrived in February, but has been replaced by Brampton's B-Town Pizza. On the menu: Specialty pizzas topped with everything from butter chicken, chicken tikka, tandoori paneer, BBQ chicken, and even fries. Other items to explore include Masala Wings, Samosa Poutine, and Lava Cakes for dessert.
[00:01:21] BREAKING NEWS: Fine dining Indian destination Barkat has closed. The restaurant made a splash when it arrived on Queen West in Summer '23, with a tasting menu boasting elements of molecular gastronomy and other modern touches, served in a sleek, stylish setting. The restaurant has been marked 'Permanently Closed' on Google, the Instagram page removed, and the phone number is currently out of service. 
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