Author: Samantha Peksa
Leslieville haunt’s new sister restaurant opens on King West
Every plate tells a story at chef Sash Simpson’s new Toronto restaurant
Queen West just got a trendy rooftop patio by Charles Khabouth
Toronto gets its first specialty tempura restaurant with Akimitsu
Here’s where to watch the Raptors in Toronto by neighbourhood
Tonight the Raptors have their first of three opportunities to close out their series with the defending champion Golden State Warriors and bring the first NBA championship north of the border. For those without tickets to the game yet, as of noon today, tickets were being sold on StubHub with prices ranging from $1482 to … Continued
Massive House of Mirrors part of this year’s Luminato Festival
Toronto’s annual Luminato Festival has brought another cool exhibit to town. The immersive art installation “House of Mirrors,” will make its North American debut at the festival from June 7-23. Creators Christian Wagstaff and Keith Courtney designed the 12-foot-tall mirror maze in the hopes that they’d bring a bit of joy to a few hometown … Continued
Chef Steve Gonzalez picks Toronto’s best empanadas
What to expect at Toronto’s swankiest art party of the year
Each year the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery holds an awe-inspiring annual fundraiser that promises to deliver elaborate art projects, food, fashion and (of course) spectacle. And this year’s Power Ball: 21 Club on June 6 appears to be no different. Ahead of the event, we chat with executive director Gaëtane Verna to find out … Continued
This Toronto restaurant is opening an outpost in Prince Edward County
Toronto’s 7 Numbers restaurant is bringing its classic Italian fare to Prince Edward County this summer. With two beloved locations already under their belt in Toronto (Danforth and Eglinton West), this new locale will bring the tally up to three for the 7 Numbers team. The new digs have already been picked out in Picton … Continued
Toronto teens are overcoming exam stress in cool study lounges
Before teens can head into summer break, they have to get through the dreaded exam period. Local entrepreneur Vanessa Vakharia (pictured above) wanted to take the dread out of studying sessions by making it fun. Last year, she opened a pop-up Xam Study Lounge, at 2581 Yonge St., with the goal of creating a safe, … Continued