By Nisean Lorde
A burger battle could soon be brewing just north of Yonge and Bloor. McDonald’s is moving into a heritage storefront at 826 Yonge St, opposite the Toronto Reference Library, while Shake Shack is set to open just a short walk south on Yonge. The new McDonald’s site was previously home to a Pizza Pizza and … Continued
When September rolls around this year, some of comedy’s biggest stars will be descending upon Toronto — and no, it’s not for TIFF! Just For Laughs is coming back to the city, and some big names like Pete Davidson, Tiffany Haddish and John Cleese will be headlining. On Wednesday, Just For Laughs announced a star-studded … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
We’ve still got about two months to go before the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, and Toronto movie lovers finally have their first look at what’s coming to the city this September. This year, TIFF runs from Sept 10 to 20, and festival organizers have just revealed the first three films in the lineup, all … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s hidden underground history will meet one of the city’s emerging music artists as Fox Revett is set to take over one of the city’s most mysterious, dare we say haunted, spaces. On July 20, Revett will stage the first immersive concert inside Lower Bay Station, the long-closed subway platform beneath Bay Station that has … Continued
Around Lawrence and Keele, Ingram-Keele is an industrial stretch that looks like an auto repair maze from the street. Inside the warehouses, it opens into fashion studios, Italian markets and craft breweries. Sit down for an artisan dinner By night, Speducci Mercatto evolves from an upscale butcher shop into an incredible sit-down dinner destination. The … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Another hot new destination microhood is taking shape along Yonge Street anchored by the iconic Sporting Life store, and you’ll spot several of the same brands popping up alongside a new wave of lifestyle shops, turning the Midtown strip into one of the city’s most noticeable retail pockets. The stretch has been aptly dubbed the … Continued
Dear Sangita: My girlfriend is obsessed with all my ex-girlfriends, and it’s getting weird. She brings them up in conversation almost casually, as if they’re her friends. She’ll do something and then ask if it reminds me of any of my exes. And then she came home last week with her hair dyed. It looked … Continued
Start planning your pink outfits, Toronto. The ultimate Barbiecore dining and entertainment experience is making its Canadian debut in the city this summer, and it’s a total throwback dream. Following massive, sold-out runs across the U.S. and Australia, the Malibu Barbie Cafe is landing at 70 The Esplanade on August 13. Brought to life by … Continued
Summer means one thing in Toronto: cottage season. Jeanne Beker searched Toronto’s top shops (and some cottage country boutiques) so you can take it easy in clothes that will take you from the dock to the bonfire with ease. And if you want to rep your lake, there’s a style solution for that too! A. … Continued
Bordering Moss Park to the north and two square blocks south is Old Town, a tiny pocket of Toronto that’s easy to overlook. But, on your way to the Distillery District or Riverside, you might find that you can spend a day in this vibrant district. Start your morning at George Street Diner. With a bright … Continued
Toronto’s omakase scene has officially moved beyond sushi and sashimi, with one local chef now giving the tasting-menu treatment to something a little less expected: dry-aged beef. Chef Joe Friday, the man behind Friday Burger Company, has launched a hidden Burger Omakase experience that is the first of its kind in Toronto. Instead of ordering … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Union Station serves hundreds of thousands of commuters each day, so no surprise it’s one of the best spots to grab a quick breakfast on the go. But the lunch and dinner options are just as tempting, with everything from crispy Chinese-style burgers and bowls of tonkotsu ramen to fried chicken sandwiches and spicy Jamaican … Continued
