Parkdale is about to get a new wine bar from the hottest team in the restaurant game right now. Nice Nice wine bar sees chef and restaurateur Jonathan Poon (Paris Paris, Superpoint, Favorites Thai BBQ) and his team creating a cosy new neighbourhood wine and burger space in Parkdale. Yes, wine and burger. Nice Nice … Continued
Although the Paradise Theatre has been up and running since December, cinephiles and foodies alike have been hotly anticipating the opening of food and restaurant side of the film hub. But the wait appears to be over as Bar Biltmore and Osteria Rialto are set to open their doors with the cocktail lounge debuting on … Continued
Yorkville’s quaint back-alley bistro, Chabrol, has found a new home, and the fans of this romantic and decadent French bistro can breathe a sigh of relief. The new location means a larger kitchen, and more room for Chef Doug Penfold to work his culinary magic. This spring, the restaurant will nestle up in a heritage … Continued
Toronto residents will soon be able to purchase up to 59 new marijuana products, such as edibles, extracts and topicals, from retail shelves. The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), Ontario’s pot distributor, noted in a press conference that the limited-supply of products will be available for order in retail stores beginning Monday, with shipments taking place … Continued
The holiday cheer at Meat and Pie Co. didn’t stop when the new year rolled around. Ehab Dahdouli, owner of the unopened Meat and Pie Co., reached out to Dixon Hall before the holidays to see if they could coordinate a festive dinner for their clients. Dixon Hall is one of Toronto’s leading housing services … Continued
On Jan. 1, Toronto’s SickKids children’s hospital announced that Ryan Reynolds and his ugly holiday sweater campaign brought in more than $300,000 in donations. Last holiday season, the Vancouver native was tricked by fellow actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman into wearing the infamous holiday sweater. This year, Reynolds decided to bring the sweater back. … Continued
Israeli chef Tomer Markovitz took the city by storm with his Middle Eastern masterpiece Parallel on Geary Ave. The Tahini haven turned full-blown restaurant gave Toronto a real feel for Israeli cuisine with a take that was modern and inspired — not just falafel and pita. Markovitz is moving on from Parallel and is set … Continued
From high school sweethearts to love at first sight, our How They Met column was bursting with stories of love this year. Here are the top five romances that got readers’ attention: Zach Hyman and his wife Alannah Our most loved how they met of the year had to be the one of home-grown Maple … Continued
The woodsy retreat at 634674 Pretty River Rd. lives up to its street name. The estate is nestled within the Niagara escarpment, just south of the Blue Mountains, next to a pond and surrounded by scenic trails. It’s perfect for those seeking a stylish and private residence, while still being minutes away from the wintry … Continued
Descendant Pizza took Leslieville by storm with their fluffy deep dish pies and now they’re bringing that signature pan crust to the west end of Toronto. In a cryptic Instagram post on Dec. 18, the deep dish pizza house posted a photo of the Dundas West tattoo parlour, Holy Noir. The notable tattoo spot at … Continued
Tequila Bookworm is the most recent Toronto establishment to be pushed out of their space on Queen Street West as a result of increased rent. The city has lost many small businesses due to the rent and property tax increases recently. But now Torontonians are beginning to wonder if the closures are starting to suck … Continued
Moray Tawse grew up in movie theatres. Today, the successful financier has returned one of Toronto’s oldest single-screen theatres to its former glory. On Dec.5, the Paradise Theatre, which dates back to 1937, reopened after 13 years. The Art Deco space was reimagined by Tawse with help from ERA Architects, Solid Design and Ware Malcomb. … Continued
