By Nisean Lorde
Valentine’s Day is just weeks away, and Toronto has a new pop-up bar to help you plan the most perfect romantic escape. Bar Besos, touted as one of Toronto’s first Valentine’s pop-ups, is a seasonal cocktail pop-up bar that will take over Bar Mordecai’s downstairs area from Feb. 5-20, 2025. With over-the-top kitschy decor and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Tourism in Toronto may be slightly down compared to a few years ago, but we’re still making records. Nine million overnight visitors to Toronto drove a record $8.8 billion into the city’s economy in 2024 — the highest level of visitor spending ever recorded in Toronto, according to a new report by Destination Toronto. Overnight … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to go into hibernation! The celebrations continue throughout Toronto’s winter festival season. These festivals showcase the best of the city’s cultural diversity and creativity, providing the most magical distractions from the cold winter nights (and making Toronto the place to visit as we await … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Apparently, Drake is just like the rest of us Torontonians. On Sunday, the Toronto rapper posted a super-relatable Instagram story that expresses exactly what most of us are likely thinking: “Love to all the 6’ers Winter months are the toughest. Shit can be depressing so take care of yourselves and try [to] show love to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Is there any better combo than incredible food and live music? Now, picture that food coming from a Michelin-starred chef, with Canadian music legends setting the vibe. That’s exactly what you get with Elora’s Icons Series — a seriously cool blend of first class dining and intimate performances. All this magic happens in the heart … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you prefer a more intimate movie-watching experience, Toronto has some of the best small indie cinemas in the province. Their facilities might not be as grand as the city’s larger theatres, but they’re perfect for showcasing niche content — everything from cult classics to foreign films, indie premieres, and of course, Canadian flicks! For … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
It’s winter season, and that means it’s time to enjoy a tall glass of icewine! This low-alcohol dessert wine is made from super-ripe frozen grapes that have been left on the vine during the winter months, so it’s very sweet and filled with rich flavours. The Niagara region is renowned for its icewine, and the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
It’s been two months since we’ve reported on the grand opening of National at the Well on Front St, and the popular Calgary-based resto-entertainment venue has since become one of the hottest places in Toronto for amazing food, drinks, arcade games, and of course, tons of bowling. View this post on Instagram A … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
It’s time to double-down on those New Year’s resolutions. January offers the perfect opportunity to break bad habits and focus on self-improvement and stress reduction. Research shows that nearly half of all people ditch their resolutions by the end of January, but experts believe that the key to sticking with your resolutions is to be … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Queen Street West transforms into a mystical wonderland during the holidays, but the magic doesn’t end once January hits! Here are the best places — both indoors and outdoors — that you can explore throughout the winter season in and around Toronto’s Queen West area. Graffiti Alley Graffiti Alley stretches from about Spadina to Portland … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you were lucky enough to watch the Quadrantids meteor shower earlier this month, you experienced one of Earth’s best annual meteor showers! If you missed it, don’t worry — there are plenty of other ways to explore the cosmos this year. Here’s a guide to 2025’s most spectacular stargazing events that you can witness … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was in Toronto over the weekend to promote his new book, Simply Jamie, at an Indigo book-signing event in Yorkdale Mall, and he seems to have made a few stops along the way to check out Toronto’s vibrant food scene. Photos on Instagram show Oliver dining at Maha’s Egyptian Brunch (226 Greenwood … Continued
