Photo by Stephen Michalowicz/Torontoist. Toronto is home to thousands of convenience stores, but this is the first time we’ve ever seen a convenience store, let alone a Hasty Market, with a built-in falafel and shawarma takeout. McFalafel, which opened a month ago, is located on the north side of Dundas Street West in the heart [...]

While investigating the strange posters around town that accuse Laila Restaurant (553 Bloor Street West) of being hazardous to your health, Torontoist decided to take the opportunity to actually try some of their killer food ourselves. Upon entering, Laila appears just like any other affordable Middle Eastern restaurant in town. A long, glassed-in counter at [...]