Sangita Patel is Streets of Toronto’s new advice columnist and is an entertainment reporter with ET Canada. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters. Dear Sangita: My kid is in high school and has a boyfriend I am frankly not a fan of. Nothing horrible. I can just tell he’s not … Continued
An award-winning Toronto dim sum restaurant is opening a new location at Yonge and Charles later this summer. While this is great news for Yorkville residents who love Pearl Chinese Cuisine, it also could pose as major competition for Dynasty, another high-end dim sum restaurant that’s been in the neighbourhood for over a decade. Pearl … Continued
Día restaurant offers a warm, open space for its guests to dine from crafted brunch, lunch and dinner menus, a speciality wine list and a creative cocktail menu. Chef Justin Raponi, Día’s Executive Chef and Lead Culinary Enthusiast, is behind the inventive menu, which highlights his vast experience in Italian cuisine with small plates, Roman-style pizzas, and decadent … Continued
After operating online since 2017, Ruru Baked, a specialty ice cream maker, has expanded, opening up shop in Markham’s Pacific Mall. Although they no longer sell out in mere minutes, opening weekend back in April seemed to be indicative of the company’s ongoing success. “This was our craziest weekend ever,” reads a post on Ruru’s … 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 Ivan Castro, recently awarded a Bib Gourmand for La Bartola— a plant-based … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market experienced a boost in sales during the month of May 2023. However, the demand for homes outpaced the available supply, resulting in soaring prices. Paul Baron, president of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), said the failure of governments to address the issue of housing supply is … Continued
By lindsaylow
Since winning the first season of Drag Race Canada, Priyanka has parlayed her success and become the best-known queen in Toronto and probably Canada. Now, we chat with her about her Art Gallery on Ontario show as part of this year’s Pride Toronto festivities, dealing with the ignorant haters and, yes, her fave local restaurants. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Is it even really summer if you don’t take advantage of the city’s offering of vacay-vibes?… We didn’t think so either. The fact is rooftop season has officially arrived and it’s all about pools, patios and panoramic views. So whether you’ll be gathering a group of friends for poolside food and cocktails or arriving solo … Continued
Less than two weeks after the unexpected departure of Kyle Dubas, former Calgary Flames GM, Brad Treliving has been hired as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ next general manager, the club announced on Wednesday. Treliving spent nine seasons with the Calgary Flames and in that time saw moderate success with the team, including five playoff appearances, but … Continued
INK Entertainment Group and Harlo Entertainment have joined forces to open a new luxurious supper club just in time for the summer. Opening June 6, Ultra offers an edgy, mature space to spend your evenings with Pan-Asian cuisine followed by late-night entertainment. If you were a club-goer back in the early 2000s, you might remember … Continued
For the past year, women in Toronto have been using the “Are we dating the same guy?” Facebook group to warn other women about men they’ve dated who have harassed or abused them or find out whether the men they’re dating are cheating on them. Versions of this Facebook group have popped up in cities … Continued
It’s the fastest growing sport in North America, so it’s kind of a no brainer that a new pickleball court just opened downtown. A partnership between the city’s first Pickleball social club, Fairgrounds and Stackt Market, the court is inclusive of all players from beginners to elite and is located at 28 Bathurst Street. The sport … Continued
