Toronto Life | Where chef Keith Pears eats in midtown Toronto
His favourite places for coffee, Thai curries, smash burgers and cake
Keith Pears is a man on a mission. Born in British Columbia to a family of chefs, Pears grew up immersed in the world of food, beginning his journey at his parents’ café before rolling up his sleeves as a dishwasher at the iconic Teahouse Restaurant in Stanley Park. Hungry for more, he honed his skills at Vancouver Community College, quickly climbing the culinary ladder in acclaimed kitchens across the city. In 2017, Pears’s ambition propelled him eastward to Toronto, where he took on the role of executive chef at Delta Toronto’s flagship hotel and then at Marriott’s W Hotel in 2021. He’s now the corporate executive chef for Glass Kitchen and Pears Restaurant, both in Markham
