By Nikki Gill
As consumers continue to educate themselves and push back against fast fashion, more and more brands are adopting ethical, sustainable and local into their company framework. Canadian luxury department store Holt Renfrew’s latest collaboration with the Campaign for Wool is one example. The Campaign for Wool has spent a decade doing exactly what its name … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Businesses suffering from the COVID-19 restrictions go far beyond restaurants. Though shopping in-store is still allowed in Toronto’s current modified Stage 2, retail shops across the city are still enduring tough circumstances in what was already a tough industry. Klaxon Howl, a popular menswear shop on Queen West has not been immune to these circumstances. … Continued
By Nikki Gill
After a much-anticipated wait, Janet Zuccarini’s Gusto 54 restaurant group has announced it is opening its new Middle Eastern restaurant later this year at 96 Ossington Ave. The group teamed up with well-known Toronto chef Stuart Cameron (Mira, Patria, and Byblos) for this eatery which was first announced back in 2019. Cameron will focus on … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Designer Hayley Elsaesser’s latest capsule collection, titled Champion the Truth, launched online last week, and she says her inspiration came from her grandfather. “I often say that newspapers are in my blood and it’s true! My Opa was actually the owner and publisher of a local community newspaper in British Columbia for many years, so … Continued
By Nikki Gill
By Nikki Gill
Chris Palmer is a guest expert on the Global Morning Show and is the owner of Handcrafted by Chris Palmer. Nothing beats Toronto in the summertime, especially if you have a backyard to kick back in and soak up the sun. But before you know it, summer turns to fall, and with fall comes the … Continued
By Nikki Gill
As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the city, several Toronto restaurants have made the difficult decision to temporarily close their establishment, after one or more of their employees have tested positive for the virus. Sotto Sotto, a high-end Italian trattoria loved by celebrities like Drake and DJ Khaled, voluntarily closed its doors on Sept. … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Jane Lockhart is an award-winning designer, TV personality and author. She is also the principal designer of the Toronto firm she founded in 1997, Jane Lockhart Interior Design. While the cooler weather sets in and outdoor socializing time wanes, it’s time to turn our attention to the great indoors. Here are some tips on how … Continued
By Nikki Gill
By Nikki Gill
Summer maybe winding down, but that doesn’t mean cravings for ice cream dissipate along with the warm weather. Luckily, anyone who happens to be in or around Yorkville now as a brand new option for cold treats. S’Cream Ice Cream + Coffee is a new designer ice cream shop where all of the ice cream … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Much like the rest of us, photographer Edward Burtynsky found himself under lockdown as the Coronavirus pandemic took hold. And he used that time to turn his camera lens toward the world around him; specifically, Grey County, Ontario. The photos taken during that time, shot using a new camera that captures remarkable detail and density, … Continued
By Nikki Gill
While news of creative revamps and even several grand openings continue to flow in, there is one stream that is steadier still — the ever-growing list of beloved Toronto restaurants shuttering due to COVID-related hardships. Here are the five most recent to which we bid adieu. SoSo Food Club SoSo Food Club at Dundas … Continued
