By Erin Neilly
Sasha Velour is one of the most iconic and popular drag queens performing today. Her appearances on the way to winning season nine of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2017 are the stuff of legend. Her final lip-synch performance of So Emotional by the legendary Whitney Huston was celebrated as one of “TV’s Best Musical Moments … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Mother-daughter duo Christina and Kelly McDowell have a new boutique in Rosedale. Clementine’s shares the same name of their former luxury resale boutique, but is an entirely new concept shop that curates fashion, home and design goods. No longer offering luxury resale as part of its assortment, Clementine’s has moved forward with a focus on … Continued
By Erin Neilly
For a long time, unless you were intentionally willing to cough up tourist-level dollars on high tea at the Ritz or a classic steak and cocktail at Morton’s, you’d be more likely to dine outside your hotel, given the choice. After all, hotel restaurants were hotel restaurants: cavernous, empty, expensive and just a little bit … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Cat and Nat tackle motherhood with wit and wisdom. Find them at catandnat.ca or @catandnat. Not too long ago, there was a “bad mom” movement. It was a celebration of moms who are not always perfectly put together, with super-clean homes and gourmet meals for their kids. It was, essentially, a celebration of being normal. … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Ghost Quartet Ghost Quartet was created by American playwright and composer Dave Malloy. It hit off-off-Broadway in 2014. The original 2015 off-Broadway production was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Best Musical. It is unconventional in the best sense of the word. And it seems safe to say the production is a theatrical cousin … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Oliver & Bonacini, the restaurant group behind Auberge du Pommier and Maison Selby, expands its exceptional roster of restaurants with the opening of BABEL at Bayview and York Mills. Opened Nov. 1, the Mediterranean restaurant has an emphasis on dishes cooked on a massive open hearth in the centre of the space. One of Montreal’s … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Sebastian Clovis is a licensed contractor, HGTV Canada star and former professional football player who won the Grey Cup in 2006. He is also a spokesperson for DAZN’s ‘The New Home of Football’ campaign. It’s been an exciting year for sports in Canada. We’ve had the summer to bask in the glory of the Raptors … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Twin sisters Lindsay and Alexandra Lorusso grew up with front-row seats on waste management — their father is a co-owner of Canadian company Wasteco. This gave them an insider’s view into textile waste, and they decided to do something about it. In 2016, the pair started their clothing line Nudnik. Why did you decide to … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Joanne Kates trained at the Ecole Cordon Bleu de Cuisine in Paris. She has written articles for numerous publications, including the New York Times, Maclean’s and Chatelaine. I made a Béarnaise sauce this summer. The tarragon in the garden was in great shape, there was a steak in the fridge and asparagus for dipping in … Continued
By Erin Neilly
After being awarded a Michelin Star for his restaurant, Dosa in Seoul, chef Akira Back is now taking Toronto by storm. DASHA (620 King St. W.), chef Back’s second Toronto concept, will bring us an imaginative Chinese-inspired menu, as well as creative cocktails and private karaoke rooms. In a sea of juice bars and European … Continued
By Erin Neilly
It’s the great double-edged sword of Toronto’s dining scene: we’re home to some of the best restaurants in the country, but actually getting a table at the city’s most spectacular spots is no easy feat. Never fear, we’re here to help. We’ve researched the reservation systems of some of the city’s top restaurants to bring … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Leafs winger Zach Hyman tied the knot this summer with his longtime girlfriend Alannah. We caught up with the couple in time for the NHL pre-season this month. How they met Alannah: We met in high school and became friends in Grade 10 when we sat next to each other in English class. It took … Continued
