By Nisean Lorde
Afternoon tea service usually brings to mind posh dining rooms and delicate china in a very sort of elegant atmosphere, but a new Toronto experience is taking that teatime charm to the streets, complete with panoramic city views, live violin music, and, oh, a glass-roof double-decker bus! The aptly named High Sociétéa launches later this … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
On June 13, the sun screen will be plentiful at Coronation Park as Torontonians strip down and lather their loins to participate in the 22nd World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR). The annual event originated in Vancouver in 2004, but now takes place in 80 cities across the globe. The ride is meant to celebrate cycling … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
We get it: kids can be picky eaters. Thankfully, more Toronto restaurants are offering kids’ menus that go beyond the usual basics. From mini salads and cheesy naan to quesadillas and build-your-own taco kits, these spots make it a little easier to feed both picky eaters and adventurous little foodies alike (and honestly, adults would … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Summer is just around the corner, and that means road trip season! Thankfully, you don’t have to travel too far from Toronto to find small town charm and countryside escapes that feel worlds away from the city. Here are 35 essential summer day trips from Toronto to add to your warm-weather bucket list. Cobourg This … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s ravines are full of after-dark life, and this month, one guided field trip is offering a rare chance to slow down and look for it. On June 20, Field Trips: Turtles at Twilight will take visitors on a gentle sunset stroll through the Don Valley at Evergreen Brick Works to get a closer look … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s housing market is still wildly expensive, but apparently, even Blue Jays hitters aren’t immune to a below-asking sale. George Springer’s Lawrence Park home has reportedly sold for $6 million after being listed last month for $6.445 million, putting the final sale price $445,000 below asking. That’s also below the roughly $6.43 million Springer and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Heated Rivalry went into the Canadian Screen Awards as one of the year’s most talked-about shows, and closed out Canadian Screen Week, unsurprisingly, as a record-breaker. The Crave hockey romance picked up three major trophies during the televised ceremony in Toronto on May 31: Best Drama Series, the Cogeco Fund Audience Choice Award, and Best … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this month, and while Toronto and Vancouver are getting all the stadium action, one small Ontario town will have its own quieter claim to World Cup history. The training sites for the 48 national teams playing in the World Cup were recently unveiled, and only two base camps … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
You don’t always need a family-run trattoria to enjoy hot pasta coated in fresh sauce, and a new cult-fave Greek chain is proving exactly that, bringing its elevated “street pasta” concept to Toronto in iconic to-go cups. Mailo’s The Pasta Project is opening its first North American location in the entertainment corridor this month, allowing … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A restaurant in St. Catharines has just landed on one of the biggest new burger rankings in the world, and it’s the only Canadian spot to make the cut. Fat Rabbit ranked No. 38 on the newly released World’s 101 Best Burger Places 2026 list, a global ranking produced by London-based Upper Cut Media House, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Looking for the best new restaurants in Toronto this week? The city’s dining scene keeps growing, and right now there are nine fresh spots worth checking out. From a cool new yakitori izakaya near Yonge and Finch to a modern Greek takeout counter on St. Clair West and an elevated Lebanese spot on Geary Ave, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Little Portugal is about to become one of the city’s biggest outdoor parties as Do West Fest returns next weekend. The massive west end street festival returns from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, transforming Dundas Street West into a 16-block summer kickoff. Visitors can expect tons of live music, food, patios, vendors, art … Continued
