TORONTO — Earls Restaurant Group is opening Earls King West on June 28, 2024. With an expansive space spanning more than 10,000 sq. ft., the new location features three outdoor patios, including a unique rooftop patio and solarium.
Unique to this location, Earls King West will feature exposed brick, original wood floors, open-rafter ceilings and a retro neon Earls sign. This design concept was brought to life by Earls’ internal design team, with creative direction by Elly Chronakis in collaboration with lead designer Emily Stadnyk.
Earls King West can accommodate 110 guests on the upstairs solarium and 172 on the main floor (including the sidewalk and street-side patio).
Beyond the design, the restaurant’s menu, created by renowned chef David Wong, will feature items tailored to the King West community palettes, including items inspired by world travels such as the Yuzu Calamari, Queen Bee Pizza, the Sesame Citrus Noodle Bowl, and signature items such as the Seafood Tower, Truffle Parmesan Chicken and Angry Chicken Lettuce Wraps.
Guests can complement their meal beverages such as the Crystal Margarita, Coconut Mango Margarita and White Peach Whiskey Sour. The drink development team, including Vancouver Magazine’s 2020 Bartender of the Year, Katie Ingram, takes inspiration from their travels and from what they love to drink. Additionally, local beer favourites, such as Collective Arts’ Life in the Clouds IPA, take centre stage, while the curated wine list presents some of the wine world’s greatest hits as curated by sommelier David Stansfield.
“Earls King West stands as a testament to the area’s rich history and contemporary allure, situated in the epicenter of Toronto’s social and cultural scene,” says Kristin Vekteris, Chief Brand Officer at Earls Restaurant Group. “With Earls King West being our 70th location in North America, we’re excited to celebrate this milestone with our most unique location yet and welcome the community to experience the essence of King West like never before. With our expansive space and stunning patio views, we aim to create a casual yet sophisticated dining experience that pays homage to the heritage of the building with the classic architecture contrasted with a modern design.”
“This location represents a bold departure from the traditional, offering a fresh interpretation of the Earls experience tailored specifically to the King West neighbourhood. This marks the third new location in Toronto in the past 18 months, showcasing Earls’ commitment to growth and innovation in the dynamic culinary landscape of the city,” says Vekteris. “Earls plans on opening three new locations in the U.S. in the coming year, further expanding its reach and influence in the realm of contemporary dining and experiences, with destinations in downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Waikiki.”
