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The Chef | Anna Chen When the Michelin Guide came to Toronto this year, foodies and chefs eagerly awaited the announcement to find out who would receive a coveted star or Bib Gourmand recognition from the guide. Unfortunately, when the list was revealed, it was men who dominated the list, with very few restaurants between … Continued
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The Artist | Deborah Cox In Toronto and beyond, Deborah Cox is a household name, her music constantly on rotation since the beginning of her almost three-decade career. Cox’s artistry and icon status has been cemented this year when she made history as the first Black woman in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and … Continued
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The Doctor | Modupe Tunde-Byass As president of the Black Physicians of Canada, a national, not-for-profit organization established in July 2020, Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass has worked to advocate for and mentor other Black physicians across the country. She also helped found Women’s Health Education Made Simple, a forum that aims to debunk health myths, correct … Continued
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The Politician | Ausma Malik While this year’s Toronto elections were a mixed bag when it came to progressive voices on city council, it was a banner year for diverse candidates finally getting a chance to make their mark on the city. Along with Black health promoter Amber Morley, community organizer Alejandra Bravo and Black … Continued
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The inspiration continues! Here are a few more of our most inspiring women of 2022 that we couldn’t leave out. Mattea Roach The 23-year-old won the hearts of trivia fans when they secured the fifth-longest winning streak in Jeopardy! history and became the most decorated Canadian player of all time, earning $560,983. Iakoiehwáhtha Patton The … Continued
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After a blown anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sidelined her for a year, Kia Nurse returned to the court at the World Cup, but that’s only a slice of what she’s got going on. We chat with her about her comeback, the Raps, a women’s pro team in T.O. & the Olympic Games. What teams are … Continued
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Like many talented Toronto actors before him, André Dae Kim started his career acting on Degrassi. And, like Nina Dobrev and Vampire Diaries, André Dae Kim is stepping into the teen vampire romance genre with his lead role in W Network’s Vampire Academy. Who is your favourite vampire? I always say that I like the … Continued
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Toronto is home to some of the best food, shopping and city life around, and when you’re trying to figure out what to do and where to go in the city, it can be overwhelming! We’ve rounded up all the best events, activities, arts venues and more to give you plenty of options for things … Continued
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Toronto is home to some of the best food, shopping and city life around, and when you’re trying to figure out what to do and where to go in the city, it can be overwhelming! When it comes to finding the best places to shop in the city, we’ve rounded up all the top boutiques, … Continued
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Toronto is home to some of the best food, shopping and city life around, and when you’re trying to figure out what to do and where to go in the city, it can be overwhelming! When it comes to finding the best food in the city, we’ve rounded up all the top places to eat, … Continued
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UPDATE: We spoke with Patrick Kriss the night before the announcement of the Toronto Michelin Guide. It has now been announced that both Alo and Alobar received one Michelin star, making Kriss the only chef to receive a Michelin star for two of his restaurants in Toronto. “I’m trying not to think about it,” says … Continued
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In our ultimate guide to throwing the most delicious backyard barbecue, we asked chef David Lee to share his favourite recipes for vegan barbecue side dishes. Lee drew inspiration from popular dishes on his Planta menus such as Planta Burger’s buffalo cauliflower and Planta Queen‘s pineapple fried rice. Here are three must-try recipes to accompany … Continued
