By Ron Johnson
The city of Toronto is set to make changes to its noise bylaw after a lengthy review and some are concerned the new rules could put a serious damper on outdoor music festivals. It was announced that the city of Toronto is currently reviewing its noise regulations. Specifically, the city is looking into its regulations … Continued
The term “ad idem” refers to a business law phrase in which everyone in a collective group agrees on the matters at hand. Toronto may have a secluded and sporadic view of the fashion scene, but one viewpoint is clear: The city is in ad idem on Adidem Asterisks being Toronto’s next streetwear empire. The … Continued
Toronto has no shortage of restaurants serving delicious, authentic Italian eats. But a late-night spot serving up Italian-inspired cocktails is a bit harder to come by. Situated in the St. Lawrence Market District, Bar Notte is serving Italian-inspired cocktails and a variety of wines that complement both small and large Italian dishes and is an … Continued
Patrick Groves, Jessie Mak and Mike Vieira are set to make waves in Toronto’s culinary scene with the launch of Contrada, an Italian restaurant opening its doors in Little Italy later this month. Bringing a wealth of experience from top Toronto establishments, including Alo, Giuletta and Aburi Hana, this dynamic trio is all about creating a … Continued
From smoky BBQ joints to sizzling steakhouses, Toronto is a carnivorous wonderland where every street is a meat-filled adventure. Get ready to sink your teeth into the best spots that make the city a haven for meat lovers. BEST BARBECUE SPOT BARQUE SMOKEHOUSE This family-friendly smokehouse serves up smoked ribs, brisket and chicken, paired with … Continued
Kevin Hamdan can read your mind. His social media pages — where he’s racked up almost 700,000 followers on Instagram and 1.7 million likes on TikTok — are filled with videos of the mentalist stopping people in the streets of Toronto, asking them to think of a name or a memory before seemingly reading their … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Sure, a good scary movie is a perfect weekend pastime about now, but what would make it even creepier is knowing the films weren’t just filmed here but were made by fellow Torontonians. Toronto has provided the perfect backdrop and inspiration for some of the most chilling movies ever created. Here are 10 of the scariest … Continued
Last month, two new boutiques moved into Rosedale. Homewares store Urban Island Official is bringing handcrafted linens, kitchenwares and gifts made by Sri Lankan artisans to the neighbourhood, while jewelry shop Augustina Boutique will be the new go-to spot for unique accessories. Although these niche shops can be a hit or a miss in other … Continued
The Toronto Maple Leafs will officially kick off their NHL season on Tuesday night against their arch-rivals the Montreal Canadiens. If you’re not fortunate to be at the game, here are six Toronto sports bars to watch the Leafs beat the Canadiens! Score on King [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CnITZD0Oqop/?hl=en”] Hailing from the west end of Vancouver, Score … Continued
A high-end Chinese seafood restaurant located in North York inside Yorkdale Shopping Centre, has been slapped with a staggering number of DineSafe health violations. Yu Seafood, located at 3401 Dufferin St., is under scrutiny for 17 violations flagged by health inspectors on Oct. 6. The restaurant, which also has another location in Richmond Hill, received … Continued
Commencing Countdown, Engines on. Parkdale is counting down to the official grand opening of Toronto’s newest one-of-a-kind music venue. Ground Control, currently in its soft launch at 1279 Queen St. W., pays homage to David Bowie, immersing music enthusiasts in the sounds of the 1970s, 80s and 90s to current. Ground Control stands out as a distinctive … Continued
Sangita Patel is Streets of Toronto’s new advice columnist and was an entertainment reporter with ET Canada. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters. Dear Sangita: My best friend started dating this guy she’s liked for a long time. They seemed good together, until we all went to this party and … Continued
