Summer may be ending, but with the dreaded earlier sunset comes an exciting perk of living in this city — the nightlife. September is when Toronto comes alive with arts, culture, fascinating food experiences and pop-ups and plenty of other cool things to do when the sun and temperature goes down. From sunset yoga to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) just unveiled its final group of honourees for its 2025 TIFF Tribute Awards, with Toronto-born actress Catherine O’Hara being the recipient of the TIFF Norman Jewison Career Achievement Award. The 71-year-old’s inspirational pop culture career has spanned five decades, from her groundbreaking work on SCTV to iconic roles in … Continued
Toronto’s BBQ game is getting even more tastier and a lot more convenient. The team behind east-end heavyweight The Carbon Bar has launched a new offshoot, this time at King and Spadina, with a fast-casual concept called Carbon Snack Bar. This new all-day snack bar keeps the same DNA as the original with its smoked … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto is well-known for its sushi scene, but Torontonians are about to experience this delicacy on a whole other level. For one night only, on Sept 5, part of King Street W will transform into the city’s most exclusive sushi bar! It’s part of a celebration of the world premiere of Still Single, a new … Continued
From eager university students drunk on the freedom of living on their own for the first time to nervous high schoolers seeking spontaneity on the weekend, it’s been pretty much a rite of passage for young Torontonians to head to Queen West’s Adrenaline for a piercing. Unfortunately, the tradition is coming to an end — … Continued
A pilot at The Pilot. Ignore the tweeness of this sentence; this is the origin of Bleeding Edge film collective. Co-founded by Ethan Vestby and Alan Jones, Bleeding Edge was born out of a need to fill a gap in Toronto’s film landscape. During the summer of 2022, as people tentatively re-entered society, Vestby and … Continued
This summer, Toronto has given a warm welcome to the newest Turkish restaurant in the neighbourhood — where fusion cuisine, a sumptuous ambiance, banquet-size halal meals and live entertainment combine for something unforgettable. At Ziyafet Kebab Modern Turkish Cuisine authentic and fusion cuisine is served through sizable platters in a space that’s designed to have … Continued
Café Atelier is a new brunch destination in Thornhill with a clear mission: to serve thoughtful, comforting food that looks like a work of art. Hailey Lee, one of the founders, says the café is inspired by the brunch culture she’s experienced worldwide — but with a uniquely local and creative twist. “We’re a small … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto will become ground zero for Britpop fans this weekend. From Aug 24-25, Oasis will take the stage at the newly built Rogers Stadium (that “weird stadium in the middle of nowhere”) for two back-to-back sold-out shows to kick-off the North American leg of their reunion tour. Oasis Live ’25 marks a huge comeback for … Continued
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is gearing up for the release of her seventh studio album Man’s Best Friend — and to celebrate the release, she’s hosting listening parties across the globe, including in two very lucky Toronto record shops. Carpenter released the full list of participating record stores on Tuesday, and Toronto favourites Kops Records … Continued
Toronto retail is in the middle of a shakeup, and the new Simons at Yorkdale Mall is both a symptom and a response. The Quebec-born fashion retailer, which has long been whispered about by Torontonians who’d trek to Montreal (or shop online) for a fix, finally opened its first urban flagship here last week. The … Continued
Reposado’s good vibes are well-known beyond Ossington Street. The Mexican influence takes centre stage, and there’s no shortage of tequila and mezcal inside the lively bar. But there’s now something equally as exciting — and equally as authentic — on its back patio: Cascabel BBQ. The concept serves up authentic Mexican flavours, thanks to a … Continued
