Wellington Market Food Hall at The Well, located at 486 Front St. W. in Toronto, is welcoming a new addition this summer as the team behind Michelin-recognized restaurant Taline prepares to open a new culinary concept.
The new restaurant from the Yacoubian brothers, owners and head chefs of Taline at Yonge and St. Clair, is part of a 20,000-square-foot expansion of the food hall, according to BlogTO. While the name and menu of the new concept have not been announced, it is expected to reflect the same approach that earned Taline its place in Toronto’s Michelin Guide: contemporary dishes rooted in traditional flavours.
Taline is renowned for its unique take on Middle Eastern cuisine, blending traditional family recipes with modern presentation. The restaurant is included in the Michelin Guide. The Yacoubian brothers, whose culinary background is influenced by Armenian and Lebanese traditions, are expected to bring a similar approach to their new food hall venture.
The new concept is set to open in August 2025 as part of the latest group of vendors joining Wellington Market. Other upcoming additions include Kao Kang, a Thai comfort food spot from the team behind Koh Lipe, as well as Bear Steak Sandwiches, Chen Chen’s Nashville Hot Chicken, Panda Pancakes, The Carvery, Canna Cabana, Cheezed, and Lili Foods.
Wellington Market opened just over a year ago and has quickly become one of Toronto’s busiest food destinations, with vendors such as Gus Tacos, Rosie’s Burgers, and The Islands already in place. The expansion aims to further position the food hall as a central hub for chef-driven cuisine in the city.
