What started as a hobby project for Andrew Golden and his sous chef mom has officially become a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Golden Horseshoe BBQ, a Texas-style barbecue eatery, is officially opening its doors this weekend. When Doris Golden brought home a pellet barbecue during the pandemic, Andrew — who wasn’t in school and didn’t have much … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians craving some serious heat are in for a treat. From Sept 23 to 24, Blue Moon and OpenTable are teaming up with acclaimed UK chef Vivek Singh to host Moon & Pepper, a special pop-up at Curryish Tavern that showcases the amazing flavours and styles of Indian cuisine. Singh is no stranger to pushing … Continued
Pull out your knit sweaters, light those candles and fill your shelves with all the pumpkin spice you can find, because we’ve (basically) hit the coziest (and also scariest!) season of the year. We have to embrace every minute of fall, so start making the most of the season by enjoying these can’t-miss autumn activities … Continued
Two longtime friends, former educators and proud residents of The Beaches have teamed up to open a café that not only serves up a piping cup of specialty coffee steps away from the lake, but that also provides a welcoming community, sense of belonging and empowerment to individuals living with disability. That’s because Judy’s … Continued
When Rebecca Snow’s daughter heads into Grade 7 this year, she’ll have a device with her — but it’s not going to be a smartphone. Instead, she’ll be carrying a Pinwheel phone, which allows her to call, text and even listen to music. Notably absent from the device? Social media apps and a search engine. “I don’t … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
October is just a few weeks away, and that means that Toronto’s free, all-night contemporary art festival is making its annual return! The 19th edition of Nuit Blanche takes place from Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. to Sunday, Oct. 5 at 7 a.m. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s festival before … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto is home to more than 200 ethnic backgrounds, so it’s no surprise we’ve got some of the world’s most delicious, culture-blending bites! These culinary gems fuse traditional flavours from different cuisines, serving up the tastiest food fusion mashups. Here are three of the most creative fusion mash-up spots to check out in the city. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
In a few weeks, Ontarians will be dusting off their lederhosen and downing steins of cold bier to celebrate Bavarian culture! It’s all part of Oktoberfest celebrations, and the Kitchener-Waterloo region is the place to be as the area hosts the largest Oktoberfest celebration outside of Germany. From late September to mid-October, the region will … Continued
Toronto is abundant in vintage and preloved clothes — including a number of creatives turning upcycled fabric into one-of-a-kind garments. Veteran upcyclers say that people have been doing this in the city for decades, but in more recent years they’ve noticed younger generations taking more interest in sustainable clothing options. “I think people are really … Continued
Big Way Hot Pot, the viral DIY hot pot bar, is bringing its sizzling brand of fun and feast to Koreatown. The brand soft launched its newest outpost — a 2600 foot restaurant with modern design and Instagrammable interiors — at 559 Bloor Street West. Big Way is known for its pay-by-weight hot pot bar, … Continued
Fall day trips from Toronto are the perfect opportunity to soak up the spectacular scenery that Southern Ontario has to offer, when the air becomes brisk and the trees turn colour. You don’t have to travel hours to find stunning vistas, majestic waterfalls, and some of the best hiking trails in the province. And the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A low-key night in Toronto took a turn for James McAvoy when he was reportedly and unexpectedly struck in the back of the head by a stranger at a bar. Reports state that the Scottish actor—who’s in town for TIFF, where he’s premiering his directorial debut California Schemin’—was blindsided late Monday at Charlotte’s Room. The … Continued
