By Ron Johnson
Although her Toronto International Film Festival appearance got off to a shaky start, actor Anna Kendrick was able to make it thanks to the efforts of the Toronto Fire department. The movie star, best known for her turns in the Pitch Perfect films, got stuck in an elevator on the way to the premiere of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Every year, celebrities, filmmakers and local art lovers come together to enjoy a conglomeration of the year’s best films. At TIFF, celebrity-driven films are shown alongside indie productions which creates a unique viewing experience for all. This year is like no other, as we expect the city to be crawling with globally renowned celebrities. Continue … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto bartending community is reeling after the loss of bartender Sandy De Almeida, a resident bartender at The Drake, who was known as a master mixologist and was a staunch cheerleader for Toronto’s cocktail scene. Friends and colleagues took to social media to share their memories of De Almedia, and offer their condolences. “The … Continued
By Ron Johnson
There’s something about the cool autumn air that makes us hungry. Maybe it’s the need to pack on some pounds before the snow sets in, or it’s finally cool enough to indulge in calorie-laden hot foods. Either way, we’re excited that so many excellent food festival options are happening this fall in the GTA. Check … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Jay Carter and Susan Beckett, the team behind one of Toronto’s most beloved restaurants, are back with a new restaurant dubbed Dotty’s. And it sounds like a picture-perfect neighbourhood bistro. Chef Carter last helmed the kitchen at the bistro Dandylion, considered by some to be one of the best in the city. Sadly, the restaurant … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The gone-too-soon Caribbean cuisine pop-up Miss Likklemore’s is finally here to stay as a new permanent location is open for Torontonians to get some serious end-of-summer vides and delicious food right now. Darren Hinds (of The Good Son) and Lonie Murdock created the Miss Likklemore’s pop-up on Queen West back in the day, and it … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Liberty Group is bringing a fine-dining steakhouse and seafood restaurant to Union Station Union Station, the transit hub-turned-cultural destination for food and retail is getting a new fine-dining spot at the corner of Bay and Front Street, brought by Nick Di Donato of the Liberty Entertainment Group. The new spot rubs shoulders with Liberty Entertainment … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Airports are overcrowded and flights keep getting cancelled, so you may be thinking of cancelling that end-of-summer vacation. But that just gives Toronto residents another opportunity to try something new in their own backyard! And while Canada may be known for winter activities, stand-up paddle boarding—or SUPs as the cool kids call it—has slowly become … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Vending machines have come a long way since they were first introduced in London in the 1880s, dispensing envelopes, postcards, and notepaper. And while Toronto may not have a vending machine culture as quirky as places like Japan — they have more per capita than any other country — we do have our fair share … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Montreal, bagels. Halifax, donair. Chicago, deep dish pizza. Toronto…?? For the first three cities, I don’t need to state the question. You instinctively understand that I am pairing each city with its signature dish. When it comes to Toronto, there is no immediate correct answer — but there is one that is obviously wrong: the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Trailblazing entrepreneurs Matt Rubinoff (Stackt Market) and Drummond Munro (Superette) have taken over the space at 2400 Yonge St. to create the city’s first pickleball club with a focus on inclusivity and good times. Murno says, the inspiration for Fairgrounds was his own upbringing, which included plenty of time spent in posh and exclusive private … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Summer isn’t complete without the annual culinary event, Summerlicious, which kicked off on Aug. 12 and runs until the Aug. 28. Patrons across the city have the chance to experience a three-course meal at some of the best spots across the city, selecting from prix fixe menus at six extremely reasonable price points ($20 – … Continued
