If you happen upon Uwakmfonabasi Nyong and Uwakmfonabasi Mokutimabasi Nyong’s Instagram (also known as Whak and Mo, respectively), the first thing you’ll see is their bio: “Shifting Paradigms.” A quick scroll through their photos will prove exactly what they mean by that. When the Nyongs moved to Canada from Nigeria in 2015, the twins’ first … Continued
By Erin Neilly
It was after a long, brutal bout of COVID-19 that Adrian Niman found himself in Tulum, Mexico, dreaming about Miami. A longtime denizen of the city, Niman was with his family on an extended recoup mission when he began to get an idea: sure, Miami is amongst the culinary destinations of the world. And no … Continued
Located inside the Yorkville Village mall, local brand Numi’s first pop-up space is joining the likes of other high-end boutiques, like TNT, Via Cavour and Jacadi and exclusive labels from top Canadian and global fashion designers including Balmain, Isabel Marant, Kenzo, Yeezy, Victoria Beckham, Smythe, The Row and Brunello Cucinelli. With the COVID-19 era ushering … Continued
As we continue heading straight into holiday season, the city is more than ready to ensure all in the mood to feel festive should have no problem doing so. Markets and festivals big and small are popping up all over the place, giving visitors a chance to shop local, snack on seasonal goodies and generally … Continued
Toronto-born Kwesi Kwarko-Fosu is living a dream he didn’t even know he had. This summer, he was added on as one of the VJs for the iconic Canadian MuchMusic network, which was relaunched back in July. As a VJ, Kwarko-Fosu will be hosting the program’s Intimate and Interactive concert series while also creating content for … Continued
Real-estate pros Drew and Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers: Forever Home) are multifaceted entrepreneurs and home transformation television and lifestyle personalities with over 18 million monthly TV viewers. They are the co-founders of Scott Brothers Global, a leading lifestyle and entertainment company producing content (Scott Brothers Entertainment) and consumer products (Scott Living, Drew & Jonathan Home) … Continued
We’re roughly halfway through November, which means the city is about to get a lot more festive. Opportunities for merry-making, holiday shopping and other seasonal activities abound and this weekend is no exception. From markets and holiday pop-ups to winter-themed festivals, there’s plenty to choose from in Toronto. Here are six of the best weekend … Continued
If someone said they could help you live well past 100 – for a price – would you pay up? That’s the premise behind Longevity House, a new 9,000 square foot ultra-exclusive club in west Toronto purporting to extend members’ lives by increasing their “healthspans,” letting them not only live until 120, but do so … Continued
Some may say that the story of Coffee and Clothing started in Oakland, where Jen and Matt Schachtebeck first had the idea to open their own vintage store. Others may claim that the story of Coffee and Clothing began in South Korea, where Gabby Ondrade and Zoe Sylvester learned how to properly roast coffee beans. … Continued
The holiday season is right around the corner and this year you can give more than just a good gift. For its second consecutive year, Canadian menswear retail giant, Harry Rosen, has developed a capsule collection in partnership with Toronto Raptors Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri and Toronto-based luxury designer Patrick Assaraf. When you purchase … Continued
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Well, maybe not with the summer weather we’ve been having lately, but Canada’s Wonderland is sure to get you in the holiday spirit with the return of WinterFest this weekend. Beginning Nov. 13, WinterFest returns bigger than before with more live entertainment, millions of holiday lights, festive … Continued
Does the colder weather have you itching to run full tilt into the arms of another human? For 20 months now, human connection has been precarious, with countless closures and stay-at-home orders thanks to COVID-19, forcing singles to weather the changing seasons alone. Now that vaccinations have introduced some sense of normalcy in our day-to-day … Continued
