By Nisean Lorde
Hamilton’s new TD Coliseum is adding some serious star power to its food lineup this month! Celebrity chef-restaurateur Matty Matheson is officially opening The Iron Cow Public House on Dec 8. “Our House is a gathering place,” the restaurant’s Instagram account teased in a recent post. View this post on Instagram A post … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The El Mocambo has just announced that a new version of Toronto’s iconic Speakers Corner booth will return to the city, teasing a dose of ‘90s Queen West nostalgia for a whole new crowd. In a series of Insta posts, the El Mocambo confirmed that “Speakers Corner Returns to The El Mocambo in 2026… #staytuned.” … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto chef Coulson Armstrong just became Canada’s newest Top Chef (and actor/restaurateur Matty Matheson has a serious reason to celebrate his protégé’s win, but let’s start with last night’s crowning!) Armstrong was named the winner on Tuesday night’s Season 12 finale of Top Chef Canada, after a season that put the 41-year-old and nine other … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
After months of slow days and mounting costs, the owner of a popular queer-owned neighbourhood bar-bistro in Toronto’s downtown east end says the future of her café is far from guaranteed. Buvette Pacey opened in late 2023 in a small storefront near Queen and Parliament, in the former Runner Market space. Late last month, owner … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Winter solstice hasn’t yet begun, but Toronto is officially in glide mode. On Saturday, Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Paula Fletcher laced up at Greenwood Park to mark the start of the City’s outdoor skating season, as the city began to roll out openings at more than 50 outdoor rinks and skating trails across the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If your perfect vacation is all about trees blazing with colour, quiet rivers and rocky outcrops, then Kleinburg Village makes for an ideal artsy little escape. This heritage village is tucked between two branches of the Humber River in Vaughan, and boasts a winding main street, boutiques and cafés, with the legendary McMichael Canadian Art … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Three Toronto steakhouses just landed on a list of the 50 Best Steak Restaurants in North America, proving you don’t need to fly to Chicago or New York for a world-class steak dinner. The rankings come from the World’s Best Steak Restaurants, the group behind the uber-popular World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list, which is … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s holiday high teas are basically like real-life Christmas movie scenes you can sip: think feel-good experiences that are a bit sentimental and a touch nostalgic! Each festive tea service is unique, so you can expect everything from Nutcracker spreads to seasonal notes of spiced apricot and cardamom-vanilla. To help guide your holiday tea journey, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Holiday-themed train rides present a perfect opportunity to get into the festive spirit this winter. These magical trains are filled with traditional carols and live entertainment, covered from top to bottom in luminous decorations and offer tasty treats, providing the perfect family bonding experience! The annual CPKC Holiday Train and Holiday Express will make a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A cult-favourite ramen chain from Japan has opened its first Canadian outpost in downtown Toronto, and noodle lovers are already lining up! Machida Shoten Toronto is a branch of the massively popular Japanese chain known for Yokohama Iekei-style ramen, a deeply savoury ramen that’s huge in Japan but still relatively rare in Canada. This ramen … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Perched on bluffs overlooking Lake Huron, Goderich, Ont., has worn the title of “Canada’s Prettiest Town” since Victorian times, when the Port of Goderich started drawing visitors with its charming streets and big-sky sunsets. Legend has it that the title was bestowed on the village by Queen Elizabeth II herself! Today, Goderich is a popular … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Well, it’s been years in the making, and we even had a few false starts, but a Canadian “Shore” house is finally a real thing! On Thursday morning, Paramount+ officially unveiled the cast and premiere date for Canada Shore, the first-ever Canadian edition of MTV’s global Jersey Shore franchise, and it looks like most of … Continued
