By Nisean Lorde
If you’re looking for a new show (or two) to kick off the New Year, we’ve got you covered! Whether you’re into campy horror, coming-of-age dramas, conspiracy thrillers, or edgy comedies, we scoured various streaming platforms to find some of the highest-ranked new releases worthy of bingeing this month. Some are returning series, so it’ll … Continued
Montreal-based fashion retailer behind three Toronto stores, Frank and Oak, filed for creditor protection last month for the second time, citing almost $71 million in debt owed to over 100 creditors. The brand known for its eco-friendly and minimalist fashion isn’t the only Canadian company seeking creditor protection — Comark Holdings Inc., the parent company … Continued
Rob Despins and Geneviève Lemaire, the dynamic couple behind Fair Catch Fishmongers, have opened a second location in Toronto’s Leaside neighbourhood, a move that reflects their growing passion for both sustainable seafood and small business. After establishing their first location in Lawrence Park in 2020, they’ve expanded into the former De La Mer Fresh Fish … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Now that we’ve crossed the threshold into 2025, many people are embracing resolutions to improve their health, manage stress, and enhance their overall well-being. One of the best ways to experience this is by visiting a saltwater spa or salt cave — they offer the most relaxing and holistic salt-based treatments and therapeutic services that … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
A Canadian train trip that departs from Toronto was included on a list of the world’s top rail experiences for 2024. For Condé Nast Traveler’s 37th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, readers voted on their best travel experiences from last year, ranking everything from rail journeys to hotels, airlines, cruises, islands, and even luggage. Out of the top 20 rail journeys, Via … Continued
“When people ask me my dream, I say I want to overhear a discussion on where to have dinner tonight and hearing — among their choices of Chinese, Indian, or Italian — Palestinian.’ It’s making Palestinian food what it is, which is a beautiful cuisine, like any other.” Such was chef Fadi Kattan’s motivation 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: I’m secretly dating my boss. It started as just a fling. But things have been getting serious, and I feel like we’re in too deep now. … Continued
Toronto’s Winterlicious is back, and it’s basically an all-access pass to the city’s hottest tables — minus the usual waitlists and sky-high price tags. What started in 2003 as a post-SARS boost for the restaurant scene has morphed into a two-week frenzy of prix-fixe feasting. With over 220 restaurants serving up multi-course menus, it’s set … Continued
We love supporting local in Toronto, and we’re lucky to have so many amazing independent shops in the city. The next time you’re on the city’s coolest street, Ossington, check out these 10 essential shops. LoversLand Known primarily as as bridal store, fans of this elegant shop know it’s so much more — with the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto is in the middle of a very cold and very dark period and there is no relief anytime soon. So, we spend our lives huddled indoors waiting for spring. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t have a good time. Toronto is still the best city in the country for live music, and it isn’t … Continued
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. January is all about … Continued
Maven, a cosy new restaurant in Harbord Village, offers a modern take on eastern European Jewish cuisine. Chef-owner Shauna Godfrey, formerly of Momofuku, Kōjin and Atera, built confidence from her pandemic-era Godfrey’s Supper Club to open Maven, which debuted a month ago after three years of planning. Maven, named after a nickname given to Godfrey … Continued
