Wynona (restaurant)

Wynona
Restaurant information
EstablishedJune 5, 2018 (2018-06-05)
Owner(s)Jeffrey Bovis[1]
Head chefJeffrey Bovis[2]
Food typeItalian
RatingBib Gourmand
(Michelin Guide)
Street address819 Gerrard Street East
CityToronto, Ontario
CountryCanada
Websitewynonatoronto.com

Wynona is an Italian restaurant and wine bar located in the Riverdale neighbourhood of Toronto's east end.

History

Since its opening in 2018, the restaurant's kitchen has been led by chef-operator Jeffrey Bovis.[2][1]

The restaurant's name, Wynona, was chosen for its aesthetic appeal, described as being "pretty, feminine, and looks good written down."[3]

The establishment features an open kitchen and a made-from-scratch menu that changes weekly to reflect seasonal and local ingredients.[4] In addition to its dining offerings, the restaurant operates as a wine bar and neighborhood bistro, specializing in natural and unfiltered wines.[2]

Recognition

The business was named a Bib Gourmand restaurant by the Michelin Guide at Toronto's 2022 Michelin Guide ceremony, and retained the designation in 2023 and 2024.[5][4] A Bib Gourmand recognition is awarded to restaurants who offer "exceptionally good food at moderate prices." In its guide, Michelin specifically highlighted the restaurant's lumache pasta served with sausage crumble, sugar snap peas and cheese.[4]

The restaurant was ranked as one of Toronto's best new restaurants in the 2019 edition of the list from Toronto Life magazine.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Bib Spotlight: Toronto's Wynona". Michelin Guide. Michelin North America. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Pupo, Mark (20 March 2019). "Toronto's Best New Restaurants - 2019". Toronto Life. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  3. ^ Carlberg, Amy (13 June 2018). "Review - Wynona". BlogTO. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Wynona - Toronto". Michelin Guide. Michelin North America. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  5. ^ Aguilar, Bryann (18 September 2024). "Here are the restaurants in the 2024 Michelin Guide Toronto & Region". CP24. CTV News. CTV News. Retrieved 15 December 2024.