The movie trailer for Run This Town, a film about a young male journalist looking for his big break in the Rob Ford era of Toronto, has just hit the internet. English actor Damian Lewis (Band of Brothers, Homeland) plays former mayor Doug Ford, who, if you somehow don’t remember, exploded onto the world’s stage … Continued
OysterMine is bringing fresh seafood and all-you-can-eat (AYCE) oysters to midtown Toronto. The “classy yet modern, romantic yet family style” concept stemmed from owner Evie Zhang’s love of water, “as a child, I loved to go fishing and I grew up on seafood.” Just south of Yonge and Eglinton, this seafood spot may not look … Continued
MIA Brunch Bar is a new go-to spot for morning commuters and neighbourhood noshers in the Yonge and Eglinton area. Open seven days a week, the new morning and afternoon hangout is a bright and cheerful kind of space. The menu consists of some classic brunch staples with a twist, as well as a slew … Continued
Toronto diners are no strangers to seeing their favourite neighbourhood spot go up in flames — literally. In late November of last year, Parkdale’s beloved spot for French small plates and craft cocktails, Chantecler and its adjoining butcher shop Chantecler Boucherie, were closed due to damage from a three-alarm fire. Chantecler Boucherie, which was just … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Newly minted Formula One race car driver Nicholas Latifi has chosen to wear the number 6 for his rookie season, a shout-out to his hometown. “As we gear up for the season ahead, it’s time to reveal my Formula 1 race number for 2020. The one I’ve chosen is… 6!” wrote Latifi, in a message … Continued
From the people that brought Toronto the somewhat controversial Poop Cafe, comes the city’s first unicorn-themed restaurant. Unicorn restaurants have become somewhat of a phenomenon over the past year. With pastel and confetti-covered spots popping up in cities like Bangkok, Abu Dhabi, and now Toronto. Whimsical and explosively colourful, Toronto’s Unicorn Cafe is no joke. … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Toronto continues to produce fantastic restaurants helmed by visionary chefs. But it is a merciless business, and sometimes even the best of the best lose momentum. We decided to look up some of the leading chefs who changed dining in this city over the past two decades, to see where they are now. Didier Leroy, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is getting 366 more units of affordable housing at Mirvish Village. A financing agreement was announced at a press conference on Jan. 16 between the developer, the city and the federal government. The Mirvish Village development includes six residential buildings and 916 units. The mixed-use community includes 100 per cent rental dwellings at the … Continued
The Chinese New Year is around the corner and this year marks our return to the first animal on the zodiac calendar: the rat. So without further ado, here are five of the best ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Toronto, just in time for Jan. 25 this year. Lee Restaurant Lee Restaurant … Continued
Roncesvalles has a new destination for game day burgers and beer with the launch of BAR*Q. This revamp sees the former Barque Butcher Bar, which is located six doors down from Barque Smokehouse, transformed into a relaxed sports bar. The bar’s pared-down menu features griddle-smashed burgers complemented by handmade spice blends and rubs, served on … Continued
