By Ron Johnson
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Hayden Desser and company will once again put their sizable musical talents to good use for the annual Dream Serenade benefit concert. The show will be live-streamed on Nov. 28 with proceeds going to the COVID Family Relief Bursary. The evening, hosted from its creators’ home, will feature performances by Feist, Kathleen Edwards, Dan Mangan, Kevin … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One Toronto restaurant is set to defy Premier Doug Ford and open his restaurant to the public on Nov. 24. Yes, today. Never one to shy away from controversy, Adam Skelly, the owner of Adamson Barbecue with locations in Leaside, Aurora and Etobicoke, announced on social media today that he will open his Etobicoke location … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto City Council, Executive Committee voted in favour of moving forward with consultations into redeveloping Deer Park Library. According to a report from CreateTO, the property was originally identified for proposed redevelopment back in 2009, but “the continuing interest for retaining a library on the site has posed significant challenges, which have limited the ability … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Alex Chan had no idea what he was getting into when he decided to open a cannabis store at 1605 Queen St. W. Chan expected to find a new space for his project, but he never thought he’d uncover the remnants of a once-famous 1920s theatre after walking into a utility closet. “I went into … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Once named the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue Magazine, the Queen West area is a source of great pride for Torontonians and the business owners who call it home. With countless experimental restaurants, avant-garde art galleries and some of the hippest shops in the city, the hood is a playground for the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Vinyl purists know that a perfectly pressed record is a thing of beauty. Precision Pressing is one of the largest vinyl pressing plants in North America, and the records Precision presses are known for being top-quality. In 2017, Precision Pressing made 50,000 units per month, but lately, that number has grown to more than 500,000 … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto native Candice Kaye returned home to Toronto in 2016 after a stint abroad in Paris and completing a design program as well as working on a few design projects in New York City. Once home, she started Candice Kaye Design, a local design project that produces artisan wallpaper, rugs and embroidered linens. The textile … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Ottawa’s famous Kettleman’s Bagel Co. is finally coming to Toronto after a slight delay due to COVID-19. Kettleman’s has been a staple in the 613 for years and the city is just a tiny bit excited to try out some of the shop’s famous flavours. As with most respected and hailed bagel shops, Kettleman’s makes … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Inspired by his father’s work as a tailor but itching to carve his own unique path in the garment biz, Ben Viapiana chose to begin working with denim as a teenager. He made his first pair of jeans at age 16, and from then on, he made it his mission to make each pair better … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Lighthouse Immersive team behind the popular immersive Van Gogh exhibit has announced a new production dubbed Illusionarium, which is set to open on Dec. 14 and run alongside Van Gogh. The exhibit is said to feature life-size holograms, 3D projection, floor-to-ceiling production design, and vanguard special effects within a 300,000-square-foot space. The Lighthouse team … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Holiday shows will look a bit different this year. Most of the city’s favourite productions are happening online though some are cancelled completely, including the National Ballet‘s annual Nutcracker production. While nothing beats going to the theatre on a winter night, especially around the holidays, there are some benefits to catching a show from home, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
According to documents filed at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Toronto’s King Street Food Company (KSFC), the hospitality group behind some of the city’s biggest and best-known fine dining restaurants including Buca, Bar Buca, and many others, is insolvent and looking to restructure its financial situation in an effort to carry on operations to … Continued
