A new social club is launching in the city this fall, and if you’re thinking modern interiors, a dedicated concierge, fancy café and members-only events, you’d be right — but the members will be different than your usual Toronto socialite. Queen West’s Hound House is setting itself apart as the first “canine social collective” in … Continued
As the LCBO’s strike wages on, restaurants in the city of Toronto and beyond are facing a challenge. Save the establishments that use private importers for (often global) bottles of wine, most of the city’s eateries rely on the LCBO for their cocktail programs and wine lists. So, if the primary place to buy the … Continued
Toronto’s dining scene has been a whirlwind of dynamic, diverse and eclectic this year, as evidenced by our curated list of the 12 best new restaurants. We believe in getting the real scoop from insiders, which is why we tapped into the city’s culinary elite, from Michelin stars to celebrity chefs, to bring you their top picks. Next on … Continued
Dundas Street thrift shop Expo Vintage has just added an extra splash of colourful vintage clothing and houseware to its stock, courtesy of the New Zealand thrift mavens behind pop-up shop Silly Billy Vintage. The brand is known for a curation of playful pieces, including cottage core and western aesthetics, as well as ’80s glam. “We … 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 wife has a “work husband” and he’s making me rage with jealousy. He always does nice things for her, buying her lunch and helping her … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s Wavelength Summer Thing is back on August 10, 2024, at Trillium Park, Ontario Place. This annual event promises a day filled with live music, art, food, and community, all at a scenic locale along Lake Ontario. What’s happening? Imagine a summer evening by the lake, with live music filling the air, campfires crackling, and … Continued
A famous Beverly Hills steak house, The Grill on the Alley, is set to make its grand entrance into Toronto, and the city’s food scene is buzzing. Known for its hidden entrance north of Wilshire Boulevard, this classic American restaurant has been a haunt for Hollywood’s elite since it opened in 1984. Now, rumor has … Continued
Mark your calendars for July 18, because Yu Seafood Yorkdale is serving up something unmissable. As part of Summerlicious, this exclusive, one-night-only, eight-course Michelin-starred evening features culinary legends Alvin Leung and one of Hong Kong’s most famous chefs, Cheng Kam Fu. They’re bringing their A-game to Toronto, and you definitely don’t want to miss it. … Continued
At the end of the month, Scarlett Finn will be in Paris, swimming in an Olympic pool, ready to compete for gold with her team. But the 22-year-old’s path to her first Olympics started in a very different swimming pool — one in her home city of Toronto, where her mom held her at three … Continued
Summer’s here, bringing hot days and cool nights — the perfect time for killer fish tacos. Fresh, tangy and straight-up delicious, these tacos are the ultimate summer bite. Whether you’re at the beach or in the city, we’ve rounded up the best places to find mouthwatering fish tacos that will make your summer even more … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers As winter shifts to the rearview mirror and the promise of spring weather becomes more and more prevalent, drivers begin to ask themselves: “When is it safe to remove my winter tires?” Being Canada’s largest personal injury law firm, Diamond and Diamond Lawyers, guided by Partner Jeremy … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Last month, the city passed an important milestone. Toronto’s anxiety about whether it was a world-class city was displaced by its anxiety about traffic congestion and the fact that you could not travel around the city. Period. The world-class anxiety flowered when Art Eggleton was mayor in the 1980s, and for several decades it lurked … Continued
