Author: Nicole Richie
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Rental of the Week: A three-storey home in Yorkville for just under $20,000 a month
Ever want to live like an artist? The tenant who signs the hefty $19,995-a-month lease for the detached house at 109 Hazelton Ave will have that opportunity. The property owner, who purchased in 2014, is “a prominent Canadian artist,” according to the listing agent. With their time spent jet-setting between New York, Miami, and Toronto, … Continued
Toronto’s best Greek spot just opened a sister restaurant
Mamakas Taverna is one of the city’s best and busiest restaurants. Their elevated Greek cuisine and contemporary Mediterranean atmosphere makes them stand out among the slew of incredible restaurants on the Ossington strip. So it comes as no surprise that Thanos Tripi, the owner and operator of Mamakas, has opened up a sister spot. Bar … Continued
Chick-fil-A is coming to Yorkdale Mall
It looks like Chick-fil-A is preparing to open a second Toronto location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre after a recent job listing was posted online. The controversial, yet widely popular fast-food chain specializing in chicken sandwiches opened a location in Toronto this past summer, and customers are still lining up. The company’s announcement that it would … Continued
Picasso canvas estimated to sell for more than $8 million at Toronto auction
Tonight at the Heffel Fine Art Auction House fall sale, Pablo Picasso’s Femme au Chapeau will lead the bidding with a pre-auction estimate of between $8 and $10 million. Picasso’s canvases are some of the most sought-after on the international market, and this piece is no exception. Painted in 1941 oil on canvas, Femme au … Continued
The best ravioli and agnolotti in Toronto
Home of the Week: Just under $13 million for a baroque estate in Richmond Hill
There’s no need to travel across the ocean to gaze at a French chateau—just head to Richmond Hill instead. Locked behind a wrought iron gate at 45 Kensington Drive is an awe-striking mansion fit for royalty. The 2017 build sits on a 1.5 acre property and has over 15,000- square-feet of living space. This two-storey … Continued
The biggest thing to happen to the donut since Timbits
The Box Donut seems to have ventured where most have failed — to fit a square peg into a round hole. As the name suggests, the Box Donut is just the newest player to win us over in the bakery wars to reinvent familiar offerings in a different format. The Hungarian owned franchise started here … Continued
Yorkville just lost its best bakery
Sorelle and Co., the popular worry-free bakery on Yorkville Avenue shut its doors on Nov. 3. The elegant store opened in 2018 and captivated the public with its decor, which looked like an ode to Marie Antoinette, and its guilt- and allergen-free sweets. This bakery was symbolic of grandeur and excess, which is humorous as … Continued
Iconic deli says goodbye to Toronto after 47 years
Yitz’s Delicatessen was founded in 1972 by Yitz Penciner. Now 47 years later, one of the last of Toronto’s Jewish delis is closing up shop. Two years ago we did an interview with Barry Silver, owner and operator of Yitz’s Deli who has been at the helm of this celebrated Midtown establishment for almost 20 … Continued
Surf and turf is coming to Toronto in a big way
Opening at the end of November in Toronto’s Entertainment District at 214 King St. West is Lobster Burger Bar (LBB), and yes, it is going to be a collision of epic epicurean eats. It’s poised to offer contemporary spins on your beloved seafood and burger dishes. The menu is accommodating to everyone from solo diners … Continued