By Ron Johnson
The inaugural “Dark Side of…” Distillery District movie series promises to bring the chills and thrills this summer as part of the Lavazza IncluCity Festival, presented by ICFF. Starting June 27 and continuing through July 21, the Distillery District will morph into a fear-inducing spectacle that brings the horror-thriller genre to life in one of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With such a large amount of Toronto talent in the new Barbie movie, it is no surprise that our city is included in the eight-location summer tour in support of the movie. One of the many Toronto-centric stars of the movie, Ryan Gosling, announced the tour alongside Barbie herself, Margot Robbie via a video on … Continued
The best gift you can give your dad on Father’s Day is an incredible meal, so this month, chef Anthony Rose helps us kick off patio season by grilling and tasting the ultimate summer banger — sausage. Which is the city’s best and which is the wurst? Read on to find out. Winner: Sanagan’s Meat Locker’s maple … Continued
Daphne’s arrival in Toronto’s Financial District hopes to herald a revitalization into the neighbourhood, infusing fresh energy back into the area. A partnership between lifestyle company INK Entertainment Group (Amal, Byblos, Sofia Yorkville) and Dream, a Canadian real estate company, the “modern American” experience includes a dynamic outdoor destination, called the Alleyway that is set … Continued
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. You can watch her on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker on Thursday nights from 7-9 p.m. starting September or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. … Continued
It appears as though all-star point guard Fred VanVleet’s days with the Raptors are coming to an end. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wonjnarowski, VanVleet has declined his $22.8 million US player option for 2023-24 and will become an unrestricted free agent in July. VanVleet’s departure comes as no surprise; when the 29-year-old signed a four-year, … Continued
After a steady expansion trajectory throughout the city, Alobar Downtown, the latest business venture from the Alo Food Group, is now accepting reservations. Michelin-star chef and owner Patrick Kriss remains the face behind the brand, accompanied by chef de cuisine Rebekah Bruce, who was the opening day chef de cuisine at Alobar Yorkville. The Alo … Continued
Toronto’s Celine Song didn’t begin as a director. She didn’t begin in film at all — Song’s first love, so to speak, was theatre, where she received critical acclaim for her playwriting, including 2019 play Endlings. But in 2020, the constraints of live theatre during the pandemic and unfavourable changes within the industry prompted her … Continued
The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Friday that pitcher Anthony Bass has been designated for assignment and effectively removed from the team’s roster in the wake of his anti-LGBTQ2S+ posts. The move comes just before the Jays’ fourth annual Pride Weekend at the Rogers Centre. The 35-year-old, who was booed by fans in his first … Continued
The last year was a a busy and exciting one for the Toronto food scene, in which we saw electric openings that ranged from highbrow to low, including modest local joints and grand, attention-grabbing eateries. To highlight the standout newcomers, we asked Michelin-recognized chef Anna Chen, recently awarded a Bib Gourmand for Alma— an intimate … Continued
In 2003, Michael Leshner and Michael Stark, also known as “The Michaels,” made history as the first same-sex couple to legally be married in Canada. Now, ahead of their 20th anniversary on June 10, Michael Stark tells us the story of how they met and the secret to 42 years of happiness. How they met … Continued
Three former star Blue Jays’ players have made headlines — but it’s not for their performances on the field. According to an article for the National Post, José Bautista, Josh Donaldson and Russell Martin are reportedly engaged in legal disputes with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) regarding the extent to which they could claim deductions … Continued
