By Nisean Lorde
Summer might be winding down, but Ontario’s festival season is far from over. While the Toronto International Film Festival might be September’s main attention-getter, Ontario is filled with lesser-known (but still wonderfully unique) celebrations that are more than worth the trip. Here are nine festivals to check out next month. Cogs & Clockwork – Fergus … Continued
You’ve probably seen Jon Montgomery on your screen in the country’s most picturesque adventure destinations as he supports teams of hopeful Canadians through unexpected physical and mental challenges, all hoping to cross the finish line first and win the grand prize. But before he was the host of The Amazing Race Canada (season 11 is … Continued
From the wine bar of Paris Paris to the Bib Gourmand-recipient Favorites Thai BBQ, Chef Jonathan Poon has been taking Torontonians on a global culinary tour with his restaurants — without leaving Ossington Avenue. For Taberna Lx, the latest masterpiece on his resume and on the strip, Poon has crafted a worldly menu featuring the … Continued
Nothing compares to a freshly baked butter tart — and this weekend, you can chow down as many as your stomach can stand at a huge festival just outside Toronto. The annual Caledon Butter Tart Festival is back on Saturday for a celebration of everyone’s favourite buttery pastry (and a bunch of other baked goods, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
We know that Toronto has a vibrant dinner scene, but brunch is nothing to skip over. The city’s brunch scene is filled with a delicious mix of styles, boasting unique flavours and dishes, everything from comfort foods like scrambled eggs and pancakes to sleek Japanese fusion to refined French fare. And when you throw in … Continued
Toronto’s own Rob Gentile made headlines last year when he packed his bags for balmier weather and made the move to Los Angeles. The former Buca chef teamed up with fellow Torontonian and restaurateur Janet Zuccarini to open Stella West Hollywood — a sprawling, 8,000-square-foot Italian restaurant in the former home of Madeo. Since its … Continued
Some Toronto restaurants don’t bother with 10-page menus; they pick one thing and perfect it. From flaky, cream-topped scones to yolk-dripping egg sandwiches and Paris-worthy steak frites, these are the city’s top spots for one masterful dish. Not your nan’s scones Who says scones are just for the Brits? At Hiya Scones and Coffee — … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
For three days, Toronto taco lovers munched their way through 250 plus varieties of tacos filled with slow-cooked meats and spicy salsas at this year’s TacoFest! From Aug 8 to Aug 11, more than 50 of the city’s top chefs and vendors served up their signature creations, with taco lovers casting votes for their festival … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Taste of the Danforth has been quietly cancelled again, marking the second year in a row without the iconic three-day Greektown festival. Once a summer staple since the mid-’90s, it last ran in 2023 after pandemic cancellations in 2020 and 2021, and another in 2022. The cancellation sparked somewhat of an outcry across social media, … Continued
Husband and wife duo Aldo Camarena and Ashley McKay quickly became integral in the Toronto food scene when they unveiled Xolo, a combination of hypnotic beats and mouthwatering Latin-American eats. The pop-up experience touched down at various spots across the city, bringing together aspects of Camarena’s life and the creative mementos he collected from stints … Continued
Biidaasige Park is officially open, and it’s kind of a big deal. Sitting on the new island of Ookwemin Minising, it’s the biggest park Toronto’s seen in decades — complete with ziplines, a giant snowy owl, splash zones and bike trails for days. And when you’ve had your fill of climbing, paddling or just hanging … Continued
For 20-year-old Woodbine apprentice jockey Pietro Moran, racing has always run in the family. Son of fellow Woodbine rider David Moran and former jockey Maria Moran, he says he can’t even remember his first time on a horse: “My parents probably had me on a horse before I could walk.” Growing up watching his dad race, Moran … Continued
