The award-winning Don Alfonso 1890 has permanently closed the doors of its Toronto Street location. The Italian restaurant initially shuttered on March 19 to comply with government mandated closures due to COVID-19, but now it’s lights out for good. Known for its tasting menus and refined take on cuisine from the Amalfi Coast, Don Alfonso … Continued
Waterfalls are some of the most stunning natural wonders to explore. If you’re enjoying some R&R in Muskoka, you may want to check out some of the several cascading waterfalls in the area. Muskoka’s trail network covers close to 4,000 square kilometres of rugged terrain and while some of these hikes are easy, others are … Continued
Online grocery delivery may be more popular than ever in Toronto, but getting your hands on premium ingredients isn’t always a cinch. That’s set to change with the launch of Cibo Market, a new venture from Liberty Entertainment Group. Building on their pedigree of popular restaurants like Blueblood Steakhouse and Cibo Wine Bar, the company … Continued
Keeping your business afloat during a global pandemic is no easy task. Over the last couple of months, Toronto has witnessed tons of businesses — local and international food chains alike — waving goodbye to their locations or even filing for bankruptcy. According to a recent survey conducted by Restaurants Canada (a non-profit entity representing … Continued
Social distancing has confined many Torontonians to the small apartments and condos in which they live, with limited access to outdoor space. To combat this, the City of Toronto has been enacting new policies that convert road space into pedestrian-oriented spaces such as patios and bike lanes. These initiatives are part of the city’s CaféTO and … Continued
The St.Clair West neighbourhood has been growing with young families who want to be in close proximity to the downtown core, but live in a community oriented area with small town charm. The century-old multi-generational and multi-faceted neighbourhood is filled with charisma. A unique condo development, 900 St.Clair West, by Canderel and KingSett Capital is … Continued
After one full quarter fully under the effects of COVID-19, how did the Toronto retail and commercial real estate market fare? Actually not as bad as may have been predicted. Sales volumes are down, likely not unexpected, and the number of high dollar sales is way down as well. What we do not see this … Continued
When the announcement that Toronto would finally be allowed to move into Stage 2 of re-opening was made, the team at the L-eat Group and Paese Ristorante created a plan to transform their large empty parking lot into a massive outdoor dining and entertaining experience — with not just one concept but two! Paese has added … Continued
When the global pandemic hit North American shores in mid-March, schools across the GTA responded in different ways. We sat down with Justin Medved (Director of Learning Innovation & Technology) at The York School to learn about their “Continuity of Learning Plan” and how a small school responded to the challenge. Before the school went … Continued
Family law lawyer and mediator, Meysa Maleki, has recently launched The Conflict Resolution Grail: Awareness, Compassion and a Negotiator’s Toolbox, where she draws on her extensive experience as a family law lawyer and accredited mediator to introduce the everyday person to the elements of conflict, the sub-conversations and the skills that are required to resolve conflict … Continued
It’s been an unusual year for graduating classes of 2020, who have been home schooling since March. As student’s graduate and prepare for their future, Jaymie Heller, Valedictorian from Toronto Prep School leaves an encouraging message to the graduates of 2020. “I would like to wish a huge congratulations to my fellow graduates. I am … Continued
The best fashion boutiques cover a range of styles and designer brands, from local labels to unique finds from across the world. Whether you’re looking for trendsetting items or for classic staples, these are the places to have on your list of stylish shopping destinations. With Toronto having just moved to stage 2 of reopening, … Continued
