By Nisean Lorde
Canada’s largest and longest-running outdoor art fair is heading to Nathan Phillips Square this summer! The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF), which debuted in 1961, is returning for its 64th year from July 11 to 13, so both locals and visitors can enjoy a full weekend of art and culture. This year’s roster boasts over … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Victoria Day takes place on Monday, May 19 this year! To help you make the most of the unofficial start of summer, here’s a list of what’s open and closed. Public transit TTC: All TTC routes will operate on a Sunday schedule but will start earlier (at approximately 6 am). Any routes that don’t normally operate … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The summer season is just around the corner! To help celebrate the warmer weather, there will be tons of free events at the reimagined Downsview Airport lands in the coming months. Running from May to October, “For the Love of Free” programming activities at the YZD lands will be accessible, inclusive and creative — so, … Continued
Toronto has no shortage of “best restaurant” lists — but most come from critics, influencers, or people who just really love burrata. We wanted the real deal. So we asked 50 of the city’s top chefs — from Rob Rossi and Anna Chen to Massimo Capra and Alida Solomon — where they actually eat when … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Last month, Toronto’s Charlie’s Burgers united two Michelin chefs for an unforgettable dining series (at $1,675 a pop, so you know the food was good). Culinary titan Masaki Saito, who made history as the first chef to earn two Michelin stars in Toronto, and the renowned French gastronomist Jérôme Schilling, who holds the prestigious title … Continued
Baldwin Village’s latest sandwich shop, Alfie’s only opened last month, and yet, with its viral success, owner-chef Alex Rad already has big plans for expansion. Though it may seem like an overnight success, Alfie’s Sandwiches & Market, which comes from the team behind Smoque N’ Bones, was years in the making. Born from a pandemic … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Next month, two of Toronto’s top culinary talents will collaborate for a one-night-only tasting dinner event at Park Hyatt Toronto (4 Avenue Rd) to mark the end of the city’s vibrant Sakura Season. On Sunday, June 1, patrons can dine on an eight-course tasting menu presented by MICHELIN-starred chef Ryusuke Nakagawa of Aburi Hana restaurant … Continued
Toronto’s popular plant-based chain seems to be facing some trouble. On Monday, Planta filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S., as the vegan brand known for turning kale and cauliflower into viral dishes looks to cut costs. In court documents submitted in Wilmington, Delaware, Planta’s parent company, CHG US Holdings, along with 17 affiliated … Continued
The WNBA regular season hasn’t even started yet, and yet Toronto star Laeticia Amihere is already making headlines. During the team’s first pre-season game, she led her team’s scorers with 20 points — and generated some serious social media buzz. It’s clear the work she’s putting in is paying off, after an off-season in which … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Do West Fest, one of Toronto’s largest street festivals, has announced its full music lineup for 2025. Running from June 6 to June 8, the annual event takes place along a 16-block stretch of Dundas Street West in Little Portugal, from Ossington Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue. This year’s festival will feature more than 30 musical … Continued
If you’ve ever dreamed of indulging in a perfectly cooked, dry-aged ribeye without committing to a white tablecloth or a triple-digit bill, you’ll want to head to Paris Steak — a sleek, subversive new steakhouse that recently opened in Liberty Village. Housed in a moody, art-splashed space that blends the feel of a French bistro … Continued
Sangita Patel is Streets of Toronto’s advice columnist and was previously an entertainment reporter with ET Canada. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters. Dear Sangita: I’m in love with my best friend’s brother, but I know it would ruin our friendship if I confessed. Recently, though, I’ve gotten the sense that he … Continued
