Jamie's Italian Yorkdale announces opening date of December 8th

Jamie Oliver and The King Street Food Company are pleased to announce that the highly anticipated first Jamie's Italian in North America will officially open on December 8, 2015, at Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Just in time for the holidays, the Jamie's Italian Yorkdale team invites guests to come in to relax and enjoy a meal from their no-fuss menu that includes fresh pasta made in-house every day, a variety of delicious bruschettas, made-to-order pizzas, and antipasti planks of cured meats cheeses and vegetables.

Jamie's Italian's award-winning kids' menu will be available, with beloved items such as happy chicken lollipops and cheesy pasta bake.
Jamie's Italian will have an inviting, relaxed atmosphere featuring high ceilings, an open kitchen and a welcoming bar, making it the perfect spot for shoppers to refuel.

Jamie's Italian Yorkdale will be open for walk-ins, from 11 am to 11 pm, seven days a week. The restaurant will begin taking reservations online and by phone beginning December 14th.

WHERE: Yorkdale Shopping Centre

3401 Dufferin Street Toronto, ONRestaurant entrance located in the north parking lot

WHEN: Tuesday, December 8th, 11 am

About Jamie's Italian
Jamie's Italian is the result of a collaboration between Jamie Oliver and his Italian mentor Gennaro Contaldo. The beautiful fresh food and the relaxed setting reflect their love for the Italian way of life and their sociable attitude towards food. Since the opening of the first restaurant in 2008 in Oxford, England, Jamie's Italian has grown to over 60 restaurants worldwide, including sites in Australia, Hong Kong, Brazil and Moscow.

About The King Street Food Company
The King Street Food Company – owner of Buca, Bar Buca, Jacobs & Co, The Saint Tavern, and now Jamie Oliver's restaurant partner in Canada – is set to open the first North American location of Jamie's Italian at Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre December 8, 2015, followed by more locations across Canada. KSFC will apply its trademark warm hospitality and commitment to sourcing the best, local and traceable ingredients to making delicious Italian dishes with a Jamie twist.

SOURCE Jamie's Italian