With the summer comes festival season — food festivals, shopping festivals and, best of all, music festivals. In Ontario, we’re lucky to be so close to some of the best festivals of the year. Here are 12 to put on your radar for 2025. 1. NXNE When: June 11-15 Right here in Toronto is Canada’s … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Torontonians can kick off the summer season in style on the Toronto Islands next month! The SunDowner event, hosted by Mosea Marketing on Centre Island’s Toronto Island BBQ and Beer Co. (120 Centre Island Dock), will be inspired by an upscale Hamptons-style event. Expect an all-white open-air sunset party featuring Toronto’s most popular DJs (Darius … Continued
Set deep on a leafy street in Aurora Village, 72 Connaught Ave. is a rare century home that radiates quiet charm. Framed by mature trees and wrapped in quiet elegance, this century-old arts and crafts Aurora home doesn’t just stand out, it stands still; a moment frozen in time. With its soft stucco facade, sunlit … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you’re a little low on funds but still want to attend some of the best concerts across Canada this summer, Live Nation is launching a ‘$30 Ticket to Summer’ promotion beginning May 21! True to its name, concert tickets across the country will go for just $30 and will include all service fees (although … Continued
Looking to break free from the office for a lunch with a kick? Sink your teeth into a flaky Caribbean classic: the Jamaican patty. This pastry’s got a storied past in Toronto. 38 years ago, the city was rocked by the infamous “Patty Wars” when health inspectors decided that “beef patties” couldn’t legally be called … Continued
Update: The Lunch Lady, the beloved Vietnamese street food icon made famous by Anthony Bourdain, has passed away. Nguyễn Thị Thanh died of cardiac arrest on May 19, 2025, shortly after arriving in Toronto ahead of her new restaurant opening. The Ossington location, originally set to open June 3, has been postponed. Fifteen years ago, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Jim Carrey, Toronto’s beloved comedy icon, is still looking for a buyer for his sprawling Los Angeles estate, two years after it first hit the market. The estate is nestled in Brentwood, one of L.A.’s most sought-after neighborhoods, and has been Carrey’s home for three decades. Known for his breakout roles in Ace Ventura, The … Continued
Toronto’s culinary scene is about to get a taste of nostalgia with a Ginsberg and Wong pop-up. This marks the first collaboration between Toronto chefs Anthony Rose of Fat Pasha and Trevor Lui of Highbell Hospitality, who will resurrect the spirit of the original Ginsberg and Wong — a legendary Chinese-Jewish fusion restaurant (if you … Continued
From its cultural tapestry and world-renowned gastronomy to its obscure history, Toronto is a pleasure to uncover by foot. With countless walking tours at your fingertips, there’s no reason not to explore this marvelous city with the knowledge and enthusiasm of an expert guide. Whether you crave exploring little-known epicurean delights, want the insights of … Continued
Same Same, Toronto’s newest Thai restaurant, is set to open May 22 under the ownership of Jesse Warfield and Phanom Suksaen (owner of Toronto restaurants Le Lert, Savor, Larb Muang, Aamara and Koh Lipe,) but the inspiration for the concept revolves around a Vancouverite. “Chef Tempo” aka chef Warakorn Suriyawong, first moved from Thailand to … Continued
Lead photo: Summer Music in the Garden – Harbourfront Centre As the weather warms up, Toronto’s waterfront transforms into one of the city’s top destinations. With lakeview patios, the return of lively festivals, boat tours, kayak rentals and sunny days filled with cycling and beach days on the Toronto Islands, rising temperatures bring a fresh … Continued
