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There is something kinda perfect about pulling out an acoustic guitar and strumming some tunes while gathered around a campfire. David Ritter, of the Strumbellas, has, well, strummed out a few tunes in his day. The band released a powerful new song this past February entitled “Greatest Enemy.” Here, Ritter gives TRNTO his top 10 … Continued
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Get your activities badge by trying these campy summer sports in Toronto Archery Little known to many Torontonians is the Toronto Archery Range, which is located beside the Ontario Science Centre in E. T. Seton Park. The range is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is one of a handful of … Continued
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Get your urban paddling badge by completing these four on-the-water adventures about town this summer Paddleboarding Toronto offers plenty of fantastic paddleboarding opportunities, but none quite so sweet as those offered on the Toronto Islands. The best time to paddle is later in the evening or early in the morning to catch the brilliant sunsets … Continued
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Summerhill Market executive chef Ted Corrado’s summer–ready smoked chicken recipe is perfect to share with your family as the weather heats up, or for safely enjoying at outdoor gatherings. Lemon Chicken Brine 113 g white sugar 113 g kosher salt Half onion, sliced 1 lemon, zested 2 garlic cloves, smashed 3 sprigs thyme 1 bay … Continued
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The critically acclaimed Toronto series Kim’s Convenience has officially come to an end, and we caught up with Andrew Phung who plays the character Kimchee. Phung is also nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Canadian Screen Awards which will air May 20. Originally from Calgary, Phung moved his family to T.O. while filming the … Continued
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Charlie Iscoe and Laya Bail spent years in high-paced New York careers in finance and luxury fashion marketing, respectively, so it might be surprising to hear they started a company devoted to providing sustainably raised, non-GMO, local farm-to-table meat through subscription boxes in the GTA. “[Laya and I] started to have this crazy idea of … Continued
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We round up some of the go-to comfort foods that have been getting us through the ongoing lockdown. BEST ‘ZA AMBASSADOR PIZZA CO. Ambassador Pizza Co. has introduced Toronto to the unusual but much-loved Windsor-style pie. Signature toppings in the Rose City include canned mushrooms and lots of shredded pepperoni. GHOST PIZZA A pivot by … Continued
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THE FOOD ADVOCATES We highlight some of the local figures who helped support important Toronto restaurant industry causes this year. JEN AGG The always-outspoken restaurateur has garnered support via social media for industry issues, ranging from paid sick days for hospitality workers to the negative impacts of SkipTheDishes partnership with the LCBO. VICTOR BARRY The … Continued
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The past year has brought a never-ending series of challenges for Toronto’s restaurant industry. The ongoing strife, however, has driven innovation. Looking back at the past year, it’s truly amazing that restaurants have been able to stay open at all, let alone manage to delight and surprise us with multi-course takeout tasting menus, thoughtful cocktail … Continued
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Catch Brian Gluckstein on Cityline, where he is a guest expert, and shop his GlucksteinHome collection of furniture and decor at Hudson’s Bay and GlucksteinElements collection of fixtures and finishes at Home Depot. Follow him @briangluckstein on Instagram for more. A bathroom remodel can boost your home’s value while improving the esthetics and functionality for … Continued
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Natalie Preddie is a travel and lifestyle writer, speaker and guest expert on Cityline, Your Morning and Global’s The Morning Show. This month we celebrate mothers, and after the year we’ve had, this day is more deserved than ever. Mothers have spent a lot of time with their family over the past 365 days. And … Continued
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Not one, not two, but four Toronto actors are set to star in some major movies and television shows for both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Disney+. With Star Wars Day upon us — May the fourth be with you — Hayden Christensen is set to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker (now Darth Vader) … Continued
