By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s latest fashion-food crossover has landed at Eaton Centre (and seriously, what better way to shop than with a bit of chocolate)? Aritzia’s newly expanded boutique at Toronto’s biggest downtown mall now includes an A-OK Café, which is the brand’s in-house coffee shop, and the Toronto debut arrives with a collab featuring a limited-time chocolate … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Fan Expo Canada 2026 is still a few months away, and the celebrity guest list is already making headlines…just not for the reasons organizers might have hoped for. On Thursday, the convention announced on X that Mel Gibson will appear at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday, Aug 29, hyping up the Oscar winner … 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 nine spots worth checking out. From a Japanese hambāgu steakhouse concept downtown to a hidden alley bagel shop drawing weekend lines, there are plenty of reasons to eat your way across the city. Here … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Well, the rumours were true. One of Toronto’s most recognizable pizza names is getting ready to expand, and this time it’s heading to the Annex. Pizzeria Badiali will officially open its second neighbourhood slice shop on May 11 at the former Victory Cafe space near Bloor and Bathurst, bringing its much-loved pies to Mirvish Village. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s annual cherry blossom watch is heating up, with the latest updates suggesting that High Park’s most photographed spring ritual could reach peak bloom by the middle of next week! Just days ago, Steve Joniak (aka Sakura Steve) reported that trees across the park had moved into Stage 3 and, in some cases, Stage 4, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
World Book Day takes place on April 23 this year, and Toronto is getting an especially sweet crossover to celebrate it. Craig’s Cookies has announced that 9-year-old cookie entrepreneur Sam (aka Sam Cooks Eat More Cookies) will take over the counter at its Church Street location this Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. The duo … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Toronto’s most recognizable restaurant names is making a comeback this June, just not in the city where it first built its following. Chef Claudio Aprile is set to open Bar Origin in Burlington, reviving the Origin name with a new restaurant that looks back on one of the most influential concepts of his … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s official FIFA Fan Festival was sold to Torontonians as an open, citywide celebration of the 2026 World Cup, showcasing the city’s cultural vibrancy through art, music and food (all without having to pay a dime). Now, after city staff floated the idea of a new ticketed model, Toronto’s executive committee has pushed staff to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
For a generation that trusts social-driven recommendations more than traditional review platforms, one Toronto venue is clearly hitting the right note with Gen Z. Rooms Coffee on Dupont is equal parts hi-fi lounge/cocktail bar/coffee shop, and it’s emerged as the city’s go-to spot in the city for Zoomers, according to Corner. The social mapping app … 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 eight spots worth checking out. From an Indian Hakka newcomer in the Village to a covert Leslieville pie shop serving proper London-style comfort food, there are plenty of excuses to eat your way across … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
It’s been a bit rainy this week, so everyone’s wondering whether summer will be prime for patio outings. The answer is yes, for the most part, though maybe not without a few soggy interruptions. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a hotter-than-normal summer across much of the country, including southern Quebec, the Prairies and southern British Columbia. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The Toronto Maple Leafs are limping toward the end of a season that few fans saw coming, and one East Coast golf resort has decided that the timing is simply too perfect not to say something. With the Leafs missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in a decade, following a 4-1 loss … Continued
