By Nisean Lorde
Seafood boil season is here, but honestly, you don’t even need a reason to roll up your sleeves and crack into some crab legs. The GTA is home to tons of restaurants serving up saucy seafood spreads loaded with everything from lobster tails to shrimp, mussels, crawfish, clams, corn and more! Whether you’re looking to … Continued
Pride weekend is almost here in Toronto, but the festivities and celebrations actually don’t have to cost you a single cent! There are so many totally free events happening across the city this weekend. From festival parties to celebrating with your pets, here are the best free things to do this Pride weekend in Toronto. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Beach escapes and patio crawls are great, but picking your own flowers might be one of the most charming ways to spend a summer day. And you don’t have to travel too far from Toronto to wander through rows of dahlias, sunflowers, lavender and other colourful blooms before heading home with a pretty bouquet you … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The Church-Wellesley Village is officially making room for more people and tons of patio energy. Starting Friday, June 19 a stretch of Church Street is going car-free as part of the Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot, a new summer initiative aimed at turning Toronto’s most iconic 2SLGBTQ+ neighbourhood into a more walkable public gathering space! The … Continued
Before Toronto had Ossington (or now Geary Avenue, for those in the know), Queen West was the spot to be in the city. Queen West was known as the city’s fashion district and cultural destination, thanks to independent music venues that lined the blocks. Still, in recent years, the strip has lost the foot traffic … Continued
Magnolia Bakery is officially heading north! The New York bakery that had people lining up for cupcakes long before social media made food go viral is expanding into Canada. Chetanshi and Shaishav “Shay” Thakkar are leading the rollout, with plans to open 10 locations across Ontario. Magnolia Bakery’s rise to fame can be traced back … Continued
Since opening last summer, Spaghetti Western has quietly built a loyal following in the Upper Beaches. Located on Kingston Road, the shop is run by Dimitri and Laura Petropoulos alongside their longtime friend Costa Patiniotis. Although the restaurant isn’t new, it has been attracting a fresh wave of attention online in recent weeks. Much of … Continued
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers You know the sound. That stress-inducing drip… drip… drip echoing from the ceiling into a plastic bucket on your apartment floor. What you might not realize is that a puddle isn’t just a sign of a bad pipe; it’s a ticking clock on your landlord’s legal responsibility. … Continued
Toronto’s annual culinary celebration returns July 3 to 19, 2026, with more than 240 restaurants serving special three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus across the city. For diners looking to get the most out of Summerlicious, knowing where to book can make all the difference. We compared this year’s menus against regular menu prices … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
World Cup predictions are big business. Most rely on sportsbooks or even AI forecasts these days, but now and then, an animal dips its toe (limb?) into the ring. In 2010, Paul the Octopus became famous for predicting World Cup winners in South Africa. Now, we have a new animal oracle in our midst, this … Continued
Rain may be in the forecast this weekend in Toronto, but there are still plenty of ways to have fun in the city. From the return of Cirque du Soleil to a rib fest and summer carnival, these are the best things to do in Toronto this weekend. Arkells at RBC Amphitheatre The Arkells just … Continued
We’ve got no spare time for boring BBQ. Between the World Cup matches and the summer heat, we’re taking Dad’s favourite feast on a trip around the world. Chefs Anthony Rose and Nuit Regular sampled ribs from Wuxi spareribs to Argentine asado. Consider this your official guide to global grilling. Chef Anthony’s winner El Inka, … Continued
