After seven years of zoning delays, Lahore Tikka House (1365 Gerrard East, at Highfield, 416-406-1668, lahoretikkahouse.com) in Little India has finally moved into its new digs next door.
The interlocked container trucks that replaced the original late-night Pakistani spot rolled away last week, and a huge sari-tented patio went up on the building’s east side.
The new space is much like the old and looks like it’s still under construction, a riot of colour lit by strings of Christmas lights hung from unfinished ceiling joists. The second-floor dining room and rooftop deck are scheduled to open later this summer. Where have we heard that before?
“We’re always changing and there’s a tremendous energy,” says the House’s Alnoor Sayani of his chaotic eatery. “We’re not into fancy pot lights and all that.”
Thai expansion
Often undeservedly overshadowed by nearby Sukhothai, tiny Regent Park take-away Thai to Go (452 Gerrard East, at Sword, 416-515-8424, thaibyprasai.com) is twice the size now that the divey bar next door has been turned into Thai by Prasai, its first-ever dining room.
Dutchpot re-emerging
And long-shuttered Leslieville roti resto Caribbean Dutchpot is about to resurface in the former Deep Blue Fish & Chips (749 Broadview, at Danforth, 416-465-7779) later this month.
