"A reopening of the shuttered Trinity-Bellwoods spot being positioned as part bistro, part diner with a firm September opening; the owner calls the space a 'literal dream space.' The menu will pair French and diner classics—putting steak frites in conversation with meatloaf and mashed potatoes, and Parisienne rotisserie chicken against a hot chicken sandwich—emphasizing comfort-food winners rather than competition. The team includes her GM/sommelier, a bar manager from her wine bar, and a chef from her previous restaurant; the space reportedly needs only surface sprucing, and the owner is personally painting and sanding during what she describes as the most stress-free build of her career." - Monica Burton