An employee at Pusateri’s Fine Foods has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), after visiting two of the gourmet grocery stores in Toronto. On Wednesday, April 29, the company was notified of its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Although the employee in question was working primarily out of head office, they had reportedly visited … Continued
Minimalism is a major interior design trend in Toronto these days, and suite A at 34 Coulson Ave. pulls it off nicely. The white, wood and black colour palette seen throughout the condo gives it a clean and spa-like ambiance. The two-storey condo has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a trio of private terraces. Along … Continued
Mayor John Tory has announced a new plan that aims to close curb lanes and widen sidewalks at 100 different hotspots across the city. The new plan, called CurbTO, seeks to identify retail main streets that continue to see a lot of foot traffic despite the citywide lockdown due to COVID-19. CurbTO will install curb … Continued
In Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taipei, restaurant hosts must now act as medical bouncers. Before a table is seated, every member of the party must have their temperature checked. Should one of the customers register a fever, the entire reservation is refused entry. In areas of Asia that have lifted their lockdowns, restaurants … Continued
While the art of baking sourdough bread has a long history, these leavened loaves are enjoying a renaissance across Toronto right now. With only water, flour, salt, and yeast, residents are hunting down beginner recipes, watching masterclasses on Youtube, and chatting via social media to find out how to make the flavourful bread at home. Since … Continued
Colourful murals depicting messages of love and support are popping up on local businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic across Toronto. Toronto-based artists have partnered with a local marketing firm Kadence to help raise people’s spirits across the city. Some of the murals feature motivational messages like “Hang In There” and “In This … Continued
Drake is offering fans the chance to win a first class trip to Los Angeles in his private plane for the All in Challenge for COVID-19 relief. The winner will receive round-trip airfare on Air Drake for themselves and seven guests, plus four tickets to a Drake concert nearest to their hometown, an OVO and … Continued
Toronto has just lost another longtime neighbourhood institution. Vesuvio Pizzeria and Spaghetti House, a mainstay in the Junction for more than 60 years, announced its closure via Facebook on Tuesday. According to the post, the family-run restaurant will not be able to recover from the financial turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The decision to … Continued
Charlie’s Burgers (CB), a pop-up supper club series in Toronto, is donating all of the profits earned from its monthly wine program to COVID-19 research and relief. This means wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts can restock their cupboards with some world-class wines, with the added benefit of knowing their money is going toward a very important … Continued
Toronto’s restaurant industry is getting a much-needed break from the provincial government. Starting Thursday, licensed restaurants and bars doing takeout and delivery across the province will be able to sell booze with their orders. The announcement is a welcome one to restaurants struggling to offset their losses during the pandemic. The temporary change to the … Continued
Looking to whet your whistle with some local craft beer, but practising social distancing has limited your supply? This public service announcement is for you: breweries across Toronto are delivering. Of course, there are a more than a couple of ways to get your hands on some quality hops. You can support local breweries by … Continued
