By Erin Neilly
It was after a long, brutal bout of COVID-19 that Adrian Niman found himself in Tulum, Mexico, dreaming about Miami. A longtime denizen of the city, Niman was with his family on an extended recoup mission when he began to get an idea: sure, Miami is amongst the culinary destinations of the world. And no … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Even after we’ve reached the point of financial independence—when we’ve accumulated sufficient wealth to cover our family’s needs for the rest of our lives—we may still practice smart money management. We may steward our wealth so as to maximize returns while minimizing risk as well as fees and taxes. That’s how we got here; why … Continued
By Erin Neilly
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her new podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. The season’s … Continued
By Erin Neilly
This week marks the start of Diwali celebrations across Canada. Often called the Festival of Lights, Diwali is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year, and is largely celebrated in Toronto’s South Asian community. Over the course of five days, it’s custom to see the city’s restaurants and homes decorated in lights, which … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Get spooked for a good cause. The Thornhill Woods Haunted House will be transforming their entire home into a haunted house to celebrate Halloween while collecting donations for the Sick Kids Foundation. The family brings their scariest monsters, witches, ghosts and more, turning their front yard into a massive cemetery. For three nights only from … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Although dedicated cycling lanes are much less controversial than they used to be, there is still some grumbling about where they have been implemented. I ride my bike to work, not every day but often enough to appreciate that bike lanes help make the trip feel a little safer. In the interest of full disclosure, … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Toronto’s own Simu Liu, best known as Jung Kim on CBC’s Kim’s Convenience, is making history as the lead in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Liu will be Marvel’s first ever Asian superhero as the star of the movie based on Marvel Comics character Shang-Chi. In 2014, Liu tweeted at Marvel asking … Continued
By Erin Neilly
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her new podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. Preparing for … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Has the market shifted, or is what we are seeing more seasonal? It’s seasonal. And also it’s comparative to a market that at the beginning of 2021 was just, like, ridiculous. That’s the word that comes to mind to be honest. Ridiculous. It’s a sign of the times. The people that were selling in January, … Continued
By Erin Neilly
After months of being closed, restaurants are finally being permitted to reopen for patio and indoor dining. Toronto had the longest lockdown in North America, so it is fair to say that small retailers and restaurant owners made a significant sacrifice to stop the spread of COVID-19. It was a relief to see the patios … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Danielle Bryk is the co-founder and principal designer of Niche & Co. and one of the experts on HGTV Canada’s Home To Win series. When my husband and I bought our 110-year-old home in the Beaches area at the tail end of 2019, we knew we had a big job on our hands. As an … Continued
By Erin Neilly
1. Toronto Outdoor Art Fair This year Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is celebrating its 60th year. TOAF is Canada’s largest and longest-running contemporary outdoor art fair showcasing over 400 emerging and seasoned artists across the country. The fair will run mostly digitally for the second consecutive year but will offer audiences a chance to … Continued
