By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians are buzzing over a possible celeb sighting at The Butcher Chef. An Insta reel posted last Thursday has people speculating that Drake was dining at the upscale steakhouse on Harbour St! “POV: Fine dining, great company and Drake sitting across the table,” a diner at the restaurant wrote. The clip shows a group of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The Lake Erie shoreline in Niagara is made for a serene beach day, surrounded by rugged boardwalk-style trails and big-sky sunsets. Along this stretch sits a rural, low-key nature escape that feels a world away from Toronto’s noise. Wainfleet hugs Lake Erie with multiple sandy beaches and a charming mix of conservation areas, think dunes, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s indie crowd already has plenty of reasons to wander down Geary Avenue this weekend, but one unexpected perk might involve belting out a song for lunch. Mike Gabel, the founder of the karaoke series Hot Breath, says he’ll be handing out free grilled cheese sandwiches to anyone willing to sing him a song during … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s dining scene has long been one of the city’s defining features, and now it’s also dominating online. A new global study has officially named Toronto the most viral food city in the world, beating out Dubai and Melbourne for the top spot on social media According to the report, Toronto generated the most TikTok … Continued
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Toronto’s finally getting a little warmth this weekend, with the forecast calling for a high of around 14°C on Saturday (with a risk of showers and a thunderstorm) and about 10°C on Sunday (and given the winter weather we’ve experienced to date, it’s paradise!) It’ll be just warm enough to justify a long walk or … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have closed on a $170 million mansion on ultra-exclusive Indian Creek Island (aka Miami’s famously guarded “Billionaire Bunker”) in what’s being called the most expensive home sale ever recorded in Miami-Dade County! And here’s where Toronto’s luxury design scene scores a record-setting headline: The estate was … Continued
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With the warmer weather slowly starting to seep in, Torontonians get to celebrate outside with thousands of other near-springtime revellers in two major parades: the annual St. Patrick’s Parade downtown and the Greek Independence Day Parade in Greektown. Both events are free to watch, and both double as a reminder of how many cultures shape … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Late-night ramen cravings in Vaughan are about to get a little more interesting, or at the very least, a lot more automated! Canada’s first 24/7, on-demand self-serve ramen bar is set to celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Vaughan. The bar has already soft-launched inside Aisle 24 Market (100 Eagle Rock … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Many Toronto streets do one thing really well, but Ossington does it all, making it the perfect avenue to spend an entire day wandering through (bonus: it’s also one of the coolest streets on the planet). The sweet spot is the Ossington strip between Queen St W and Dundas St W, where you’ll find tons … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Daylight saving time (DST) returns this Sunday, March 8, 2026, meaning Toronto (and most of Ontario) will lose an hour of sleep overnight as clocks jump ahead. The trade-off, though, is brighter evenings (and hopefully, slightly less of a need to worry about dark evening drives). The switch happens at 2:00 am this Sunday: the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
For those who’ve hit peak Toronto dating-app fatigue, a new concept making the rounds on Instagram might tempt you back into the wild! Woosuk Pocha is a new-ish Korean late-night spot at Yonge and Wellesley that’s being pitched as a sort of “blind date pocha.” You enter via Dakgogi (look for the chicken sign out … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Celebrate Toronto is back at Nathan Phillips Square this weekend for a free anniversary festival marking Toronto’s 192nd birthday. If nothing else, it’s the perfect excuse to head downtown and maybe end your night under a fireworks show! The all-ages event takes place this Saturday, March 7, and features a winter-friendly mix of shopping, food … Continued
