Image missing.
Famous Toronto chef opens latest restaurant in iconic building

Phoebe Knight, Dished

created: Sept. 9, 2025, 5:14 p.m. | updated: Sept. 10, 2025, 4:37 p.m.

A prolific Toronto chef and restaurateur is breathing new life into a historic building with his latest venture, which just opened its doors. Rather, it's The Frederick, the latest venture by visionary Toronto chef Cory Vitiello, that's causing all the buzz, and despite its sister, The Chase, resting a few floors above The Frederick, there's nothing stuffy about it. Vitiello has a storied history on Toronto's food scene, from serving as the chef at the once-cherished Harbord Room to later acquiring The Chase and establishing The Chase Restaurant Group. The cocktail menu follows the same blueprint as the food one, in that diners can expect classic beverages done impeccably well. The Frederick is officially open as of Tuesday, Sept. 9, on the ground floor of the Dineen building at the corner of Yonge and Temperance streets.

1 month ago: blogTO