With Toronto’s deli scene heating up, we’re smoking the competition in a delicious smoked meat sandwich showdown! We’ve brought in chefs Anthony Rose of Fat Pasha and Vito Marinuzzi of 7 Numbers to judge a blind taste test between the city’s top contenders: Centre Street Deli, with roots in Montreal’s Snowdon Deli, and the trendy … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One sure sign of summer on the way are all the announcements of summer festivals and headliners, including the new Misty City Music Festival set to make its debut in Niagara this summer. The festival just announced its two headlines, and they are solid choices that should help shine a spotlight on Misty City for … 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: My sister is having an affair with a married man and it’s completely ruining our relationship. I’ll put it bluntly — I don’t approve of her … Continued
By Ron Johnson
For the millions of readers of the wildly popular Maid series of mystery novels, this week is a bittersweet moment with the release of The Maid’s Secret on April 8. It’s the final chapter of the series penned by Toronto writer Nita Prose, one that has turned her world upside down and enraptured so many. … Continued
Drake’s IMAX music video production for his solo hit “Nokia” swept the world. While the hit continues to grow globally, a father-daughter duo in Toronto are receiving endless love for creating the Caribbean Mas’ looks that are featured throughout the video. Dexter and Celena Seusahai are the designers behind 40 elaborate carnival costumes, which they … Continued
If you love food and you love music — especially tunes from local talent — then there’s a good chance that you already know about Standard Time. It’s got a little bit of everything — a cafe and workspace, an event space, a fully equipped kitchen and outfitted bar, and even a record shop. And … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Easter is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for annual Easter egg hunts (and no, these aren’t just for kids!). Toronto’s most epic treasure hunt returns this weekend, hosted by the Grand Order of Divine Sweets, aka, The GOoDS (1162 Queen St. W.). This Saturday, April 12, 10 prize-filled mini-treasure chests will … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A Reddit post has generated a ton of discussion after a user spotted some surprising wildlife, a river otter, at Tommy Thompson Park last week. “Went to Tommy Thompson to look for owls. Found none, but saw these instead,” Reddit user szthesquid, a Toronto-based author, wrote in a post on the r/toronto sub-Reddit on Friday. … Continued
Few desserts are as fun to play with as they are to eat, but Savorology Artisan Bakery’s latest viral sensation does just that in the most adorable way. Savorology has gone viral for its mochi cakes inspired by Jellycat — the irresistibly cute plushies known for their smiley faces. These mochi cakes feature a stretchy … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
It’s crazy to think about balmy summer weather considering the sporadic bouts of scattered flurries and ice rain that have hit southern Ontario in recent weeks, but here we are! Summer is a little over two months away, and weather predictions from the Old Farmer’s Almanac were just released for June, July, and August 2025. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The staycation is the new vacation as Torontonians and those across the country give the United States a huge pass thanks to the ongoing trade war. But, what a great opportunity. We all know the famous Toronto tourist attractions, but given the circumstances why not put a little Canadian spin on it. Consider this your … Continued
Those in the know already know that Toronto’s culinary scene is pretty cool, but it just got a whole lot cooler. A recent Condé Nast Traveler article, A Map of the World’s Best Restaurants, includes an interactive map highlighting the world’s top dining spots — and one lone Toronto restaurant makes the cut in the … Continued
