By Nisean Lorde
Toronto said goodbye to the iconic Honest Ed’s discount store at Bloor and Bathurst at the end of 2016, ending a 68-year run that helped define the neighbourhood’s neon-lit charm. Now, nearly a decade later, a new mixed-use community is rising to take its place, with most of the work either already done or expected … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Drake just dropped Iceman at midnight, and because he’s not exactly the type to be subtle about album rollouts, his official Drake Related website has been given an icy overhaul. The site has been acting as a virtual tour of Drake’s 50,000-square-foot Bridle Path home for a while now, but the Toronto rapper appears to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Looking for the best new restaurants in Toronto this week? The city’s dining scene keeps growing, and this week there are 10 new spots worth checking out. From a Turkish brunch café serving pistachio pancakes on Queen West to a Korean draft makgeolli brewery on Dundas West, the city is offering plenty of fresh excuses … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto has a new all-day vinyl hangout for both latte lovers and record collectors. Osler Records opened in late April inside a former aluminum factory in the Junction Triangle, with a concept that’s just perfect for a full day of playing hooky: coffee in the morning and drinks and music after dark, with a ton … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Victoria Day weekend runs from May 16 to 18 this year, and of course, there will be tons of fireworks displays across Toronto, but if you’re looking to get out of the city for a few days, the long weekend forecast will give you a decent excuse. In Toronto, Environment Canada is calling for a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
There’s no better way to celebrate the warm weather than with an outdoor movie night. This summer, open-air cinema nights are officially coming back, with Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) returning for its 16th season of free outdoor cinema across three public parks. The outdoor film festival runs from June 26 to Aug 23 under … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Mississauga’s Ridgeway Plaza got a surprise dose of soccer royalty this week when Brazilian legend Ronaldinho Gaúcho stopped by Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal Grill, giving one of the restaurant’s most popular shawarmas his personal seal of approval. “The legend @ronaldinho gave us a visit & he absolutely loved our Supreme Chicken Shawarma!” Sumaq wrote in its Insta caption, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s food scene is packed with hidden gems, but this year’s ByBlacks Restaurant Week is putting a spotlight on Black-owned businesses serving the most flavourful comfort food! The annual celebration runs from May 11 to 17 and highlights restaurants and caterers offering everything from smoky Nigerian suya and Lagos-style shawarma to braised oxtail, jerk lobster, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto has a packed festival season ahead (just in time for the warm-ish spring weather), and the celebrations include a major North York takeover this weekend! The Welcome Market is bringing its Asian Heritage Month celebration to Mel Lastman Square for two full days of food, shopping, live performances and community programming, with more than … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s fashion scene is stepping into the spotlight this month as Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) returns with its Spring/Summer 2026 programming! The city-wide takeover runs from May 23 to 31, and signals a new chapter for Canada’s longest-running independent fashion week, with more than 50 designers, immersive installations, and a mix of runway and offsite … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A popular Woodbridge-area breakfast spot has introduced a new billing rule for larger tables, and, although the restaurant is known as having one of the best breakfasts in the neighbourhood, some customers aren’t taking the policy lightly. The Vaughan City Grill recently announced that groups of five or more will now be placed on a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
With warmer weather finally on the way, Toronto is heading into one of its busiest and most fun festival seasons of the year, with the most amazing lineup of cultural events that make it very easy to forget winter ever happened! Here are 10 spring festivals worth checking out in Toronto over the next few … Continued
