By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians may be focused on getting through the latest stretch of hot, humid weather (and hiding out from thick, smoky skies), but The Old Farmer’s Almanac is already looking past patio season and into fall. The publication recently released its Fall 2026 weather forecast, where temperature predictions are compared with a 30-year statistical average prepared … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s dining scene keeps growing, and this week there are 11 amazing new spots worth checking out! From handmade Sicilian street food to authentic Kerala cuisine and oversized Mexican tortas, there’s no shortage of reasons to plan your next meal out. Here are the best new restaurants to check out in Toronto right now. 1. Ammucca … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto pasta lovers have just one month left to line up for a plate at Famiglia Baldassarre’s famously tiny lunch counter. The Michelin-recognized pasta factory at 122 Geary Ave will serve its final public lunch on Friday, Aug 14, before closing for its usual late-summer holiday. This time, however, the shop won’t reopen to the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians are already sweltering through hot, humid weather in the middle of an ongoing heat wave, and now they have another health concern to contend with. On Wednesday morning, IQAir ranked Toronto as having the worst air quality of any major city it tracks worldwide. Early this morning, IQAir’s live global ranking placed Toronto at No. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final four teams, and while Toronto may be done hosting matches, the city is definitely not done watching. France and Spain face off in the first semifinal today, Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. The match takes place at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the winner … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Dirty lattes are all over social media lately, and you can now try one in Toronto’s east end. A.M. Coffee Laboratory in Scarborough announced its new ‘Signature -86°C Dirty Latte’ earlier this month, and customers apparently have just seconds to taste it at its best! According to Barista Magazine, a dirty latte typically starts with … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto only recently escaped its first major heat wave of July, and another round of sweltering weather is already here. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a yellow heat warning for Toronto this morning, meaning the heat could lead to moderate and short-term disruptions or health impacts. The heat wave is expected to bring daytime … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto has some of the best food festivals to look out for this summer, but why stick to just one city? Gather the family and plan a staycation within Ontario. Make sure to check out these delicious food fests along the way. The Incredible Edibles Festival | Campbellford View this post on Instagram … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
PG Clucks has long been considered one of Toronto’s best spots to get your chicken fix, and now, after a decade, it’s turning off its fryers for good. The restaurant announced yesterday that its tiny College Street counter closed immediately, while the larger Queen St W location will keep frying until July 25. View … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s long-running oyster-shucking championship is less than two weeks away, and this year’s competitors are facing a major first. The Shuck Stop: Ontario Oyster Shucking Championship returns to The Block on King St. W. on July 19, and for the first time in the competition’s 38-year history, Ontario’s top shuckers will have to tackle both … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A burger battle could soon be brewing just north of Yonge and Bloor. McDonald’s is moving into a heritage storefront at 826 Yonge St, opposite the Toronto Reference Library, while Shake Shack is set to open just a short walk south on Yonge. The new McDonald’s site was previously home to a Pizza Pizza and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
We’ve still got about two months to go before the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, and Toronto movie lovers finally have their first look at what’s coming to the city this September. This year, TIFF runs from Sept 10 to 20, and festival organizers have just revealed the first three films in the lineup, all … Continued
