By Nisean Lorde
It is a massive day for the Toronto dining scene. Today, April 9, 2026, the highly anticipated Riley’s Fish + Steak officially opens its doors in the Financial District, bringing Michelin-recommended Vancouver vibes to Wellington Street. But the steakhouse isn’t the only news in town; from viral mapo tofu pasta in Little Italy to a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
When you go to a fancy restaurant, you can expect a table with a view, but in Parc Oméga’s case, it’s more like a scenic table with wildlife habitat grazing outside the glass windows. This safari park in Montebello, Quebec, is less than an hour’s drive from Ottawa (about 5 hours from Toronto), and has … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Katy Perry is giving fans another peek at her relationship with Justin Trudeau, this time through a playful Instagram carousel. On Tuesday, the Firework singer, 41, shared a post that included a photo of the former Canadian prime minister, 54, alongside a mix of more intimate snapshots from her life. Perry captioned the carousel, “Never … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s latest dose of cold feels kind of unfair for April, after a wintry start to the week dragged temperatures down to a forecast high of just 2 C on Tuesday, with a low of -5 C overnight. Thankfully, this stretch doesn’t look like it’ll overstay its welcome! Toronto is expected to climb back into … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Ontario’s soon-to-be Toronto-to-Muskoka train was just spotted on the tracks! The Northlander, i.e., the legendary passenger rail service that’s been paused for more than a decade, is back on the move. The blue and yellow train was spotted pulling into Ontario Northland Train Station in North Bay last week after passing through towns such as … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Canada’s Wonderland is kicking off its 2026 season this May with news of a major nostalgia play. The inverted roller coaster long known as Flight Deck (originally introduced as Top Gun in 1995) is being reimagined as The DareDeviler, a newly themed ride tied to the park’s Grande World Expo area and a turn-of-the-century aviation … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto has no shortage of omakase experiences, but Denovia is taking the Japanese chef’s-choice dining style in a much sweeter direction. Traditionally, omakase refers to a fixed-price, chef’s-choice meal where diners leave the selection up to the chef. But at Denovia, that idea shows up as a monthly Dessert Omakase, so guests can indulge in … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Watching the Toronto Maple Leafs play at Scotiabank Arena is one of the most expensive game-day experiences in the NHL, and despite the team generating hundreds of millions in revenue each year, the franchise has somehow found yet another way to monetize fandom. This goes well beyond ticket prices and overpriced beer — the club … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s night sky is about to light up with colourful streaks of cosmic dust, and you won’t even need a telescope to see it. The annual Lyrid meteor shower returns later this month, with the strongest activity taking place around the nights of April 21-22 and April 22-23. The shower is active through the second … 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 newer spots worth checking out. From a contemporary Vietnamese dining room downtown to a flashy Markham nightlife destination with Chinese fusion food and live entertainment, here are 10 of the best new places … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
As it turns out, Toronto’s best bingo nights aren’t in retirement-home rec rooms, they’re in bars. Across the city, bingo has taken on a whole new nightlife feel, blending old-school cards and number-calling with music-themed rounds and campy drag-hosted nights! Here are a few spots worth checking out now. Rockin’ Good Time Bingo at Houndstooth … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Update: Due to overwhelming demand, Daniel Caesar has since added a second Toronto date on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Fresh off a major weekend at the 2026 Juno Awards, Daniel Caesar has announced the Son of Spergy Tour, a new arena run across Asia and North America in support of his latest album! This includes … Continued
