By Nisean Lorde
In a few weeks, Ontarians will be dusting off their lederhosen and downing steins of cold bier to celebrate Bavarian culture! It’s all part of Oktoberfest celebrations, and the Kitchener-Waterloo region is the place to be as the area hosts the largest Oktoberfest celebration outside of Germany. From late September to mid-October, the region will … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Dwayne (“The Rock”) Johnson is in Toronto promoting his new sports flick, The Smashing Machine, at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), but he made sure to get a workout in at a local gym. Staff at Fit Squad Training Gym (111 Peter St, Unit 102) were pleasantly surprised when the former wrestler popped … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Fans of Toronto’s only two-star Michelin chef are in for a treat. During a Q&A following the premiere of chef Masaki Saito’s new documentary, Still Single, last Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival, it was revealed that Saito and his business partner, William Cheng, are planning to open a new high-end restaurant next summer … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
We’re winding down the last weeks of summer and getting ready to welcome cooler autumn nights. Before the fall chill really sets in, there’s still time to enjoy a few festivals. Head to Toronto’s waterfront later this month for the new Water/Fall Festival and experience everything from public art installations (both on and off the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
There are many tea shops across Toronto, but few let you play dress-up while enjoying your loose-leaf brew. Tucked away on Victoria Park Ave is Siruplum. This hidden gem is part tea salon, part photo studio, set inside a 3,000-sq-ft Chinese culture space! The venue blends traditional aesthetics with modern ease, allowing visitors to sip … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s spookiest cocktail experience is returning this October. Just in time for the Halloween season, Black Lagoon is heading to The Walrus Pub & Beer Hall from Oct 1 to Nov 2, 2025, offering a mix of eerie ambiance paired with creatively crafted cocktails! The award-winning Halloween pop-up was created by industry vets Erin Hayes … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Port Perry has an incredible mix of art galleries, boutique shops, and fine dining, surrounded by a quaint, old-fashioned historic landscape—as you stroll down its Victorian main street, lined with gorgeous heritage buildings and charming storefronts, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped onto a Hallmark holiday movie set! Fall is approaching, and there’s a charming small … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you’re looking for a way to reconnect with nature and escape from urban life, consider heading to the countryside for an overnight farm stay. Agritourism vacations allow guests to stay in the most charming rustic accommodations while immersing themselves in hands-on farm experiences, surrounded by the most stunning landscapes and cute little animals! Here … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
This High Point Street Mansion in Toronto’s Bridle Path is pure grandeur. This two-storey estate spans five-plus-two bedrooms and 11 bathrooms on a 224-by-388-foot lot, blending inspiration from Versailles’ Grand Trianon and Rhode Island’s Rosecliff Mansion with modern comforts like central air and heating. Designed by Shane Baghai, J.F. Brennon and Laszlo Kerekes of Opus … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A space-themed burger restaurant opened its doors in Leslieville this past May, and it’s already a hit with locals thanks to its out-of-this-world burgers and shakes. From the outside, Atomic Burger keeps things a bit understated, with a plain white sign and an orange-striped awning that could almost make you walk right past it. But … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Ossington Ave is one of Toronto’s trendiest food corridors, offering everything from wine bars and Michelin-recommended restaurants to cute cafes, pop-up snack shops and backyard BBQ joints. So, naturally, a burger crawl along this street feels like strolling through some sort of culinary anthology! Whether you’re looking to devour the ultimate smash burger or a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
NBC announced its newest Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast members on Tuesday, and one of them has ties to Toronto. Canadian comic Veronika Slowikowska, 29, will join the sketch comedy show’s 51st season this fall, along with four other new cast members (Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall and Kam Patterson), making Slowikowska the only … Continued
