The Daily Buzz

Today’s Top Stories:

🏗️ Ontario Science Centre Opening 2029: The new Ontario Science Centre will officially open at Ontario Place in 2029.

🇨🇦 Crackdown on Fake Job Scams: Canada is cracking down on fake job offers used by immigrants to boost their applications, after years of scams flooding the system. Many say it’s long overdue.

🌍 Israel Launches Retaliatory Strikes: Missiles fired at Israel from Yemen sparked dramatic retaliation as Israeli airstrikes hit key targets, killing nine.

Taste Test Thursday

Bar Clams 🦪

TLDR: Matty Matheson's new spot Bar Clams just opened at 802 Dundas West. It's a Maritime-themed diner with high-end prices. The early reviews are... not great.

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The Spot:

• Replaced Fonda Balam (Matheson's former Mexican restaurant)

• East Coast diner vibes with chrome and mirrors

• Run by Matheson (you know him from The Bear and his other Toronto spots)

The Menu:

• Raw bar: Oysters, clams

• Maritime classics: Donairs, lobster rolls, fish & chips

• Comfort food: Hot turkey sandwiches, grilled cheese

• Drinks: Cocktails, Canadian whiskey, beer

The Damage:

• Fish & chips: $35

• Donair: $20

• Jiggs dinner (traditional Newfoundland meal): $36

• Cocktails: $19-25

The Reality Check: Reviews are calling out the high prices for basic diner food. We checked multiple sources and the consensus is: good service, decent food, but way overpriced for what you get. Think paying steakhouse prices for casual East Coast comfort food.

Worth It? Save your money unless you're expense accounting or really want to flex on Instagram. For authentic Maritime food at better prices, hit up College Falafel or Cosmic Donair on College St for donairs instead.

Location: 802 Dundas St W
Hours: Open Tues-Sun for lunch and dinner

Yesterday’s highlights:

🔥 LEAFS WIN: Nylander scored twice including empty-netter; Woll was amazing with 36 saves; Leafs beat Stars 5-3! Toronto has won 4 of their last 5 games. Extra cool: Woll stepped up big after backup goalie Stolarz got injured.

🌟 UTAH WINS THRILLER: Beat Canucks 3-2 in overtime; Sergachev scored winning goal with 11 seconds left in OT; Demko played great for Vancouver with tons of big saves. Utah's hot lately - they've won 3 straight and gone 7-2-2 in last 11 games.