By Ron Johnson
During the pandemic, takeout is ruling the culinary world. And that has given many in the business and those new to it the opportunity to experiment and try something new, often with delicious results. Case in point: BEAR Steak Sandwiches. BEAR Steak Sandwiches is a great local sensation serving up $16 flank steak sandwiches with … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Would you prefer a pink heart-eyed robot delivering your late-night munchies? Tiny Mile, a Toronto-based startup, can make that food-induced fever dream come true. Tiny Mile has six active robots named Geoffrey that deliver food within two kilometres of restaurants in Toronto through Uber Eats. The adorable robots are all over social media and have … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto residents woke up this morning to the news that every major event scheduled for the summer has been cancelled. The cancellations, posted at 7 a.m., pertain to every in-person city-led and city-permitted event until at least Sept. 6. The move is to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and help provide “predictability” to event … Continued
By Ron Johnson
When you think of magic mushrooms, you might not think of them as a solution for mental health and addiction, but it may be headed in that direction. New Leaf Canada, a Toronto-based cannabis company, is waiting on approval from Health Canada to open a psilocybin research facility in Southern Ontario where they plan to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It has been a long hard road for Toronto’s incredible live music scene, but one of the oldest and most iconic of them all, the Horseshoe Tavern, is doing what it can for music lovers in the city despite it all with the just-announced concert series Chill-O-Rama. Running July 15-17 the series will include performances … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Looking to be entertained by a little song and dance from the safety of your own home? A Toronto theatre company has just the thing. The Musical Stage Company is reviving its popular Porchside Songs coming to a front yard or porch near you this summer — maybe even yours. The line-up features performances by … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Canadian Stage has unveiled an ambitious summer of outdoor arts programming at the High Park amphitheatre. Usually the staging ground for the annual summer tradition Shakespeare in High Park, the Toronto theatre company is set to open the space up to the broader arts community with a stunning lineup of productions and one-night events from … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It’s hard enough running one restaurant kitchen during the pandemic. Try three. That’s exactly what the staff at Flor Mexicana are doing with three different businesses with three different menus operating out of Lula Lounge at Dundas and Brock. Chef Javier Romero and his team run Pizza Azul, fried chicken sandwich shop Bird Box along … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s Kiwi Jr. released their latest album Cooler Returns, the follow up to their debut Football Money, on Jan. 22 worldwide through Sub Pop, with the exception of Canada where it was released through the band’s own Kiwi Club imprint. For this column we asked band member Brian Murphy to tell us the types of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The artistic director of Canada’s National Ballet Karen Kain has spearheaded the country’s dance world for decades as a leader, innovator and champion of the arts. Today, Canada Post is honouring her longstanding commitment and dedication with the release of a new commemorative stamp, coinciding with International Dance Day. Kain’s dance career began when she … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Although there is a giant question mark over the next month or two, the city of Toronto has confirmed it is moving ahead with curb lane installations for its CaféTO outdoor dining program with construction to begin May 8. “We know at some point, we will be able to reopen again and we want to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto-born artist STORRY received her second Juno nomination last month for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year for her debut album CH III: The Come Up. The new honour followed on the heels of her first nomination in 2020 for Reggae Recording of the Year for her song “Another Man.” STORRY said that being nominated … Continued
