This week, one of Toronto’s beloved and most recognizable French restaurants has soft-launched their new location and, though the response has already been promising, it’s only just the beginning of Chantecler’s re-build. In November of 2019, the stylish restaurant, which first opened in Parkdale in 2012, was closed down after a three-alarm fire left the … Continued
While vintage shopping has become its own trend in fashion circles in the city, the OG secondhand shopping — thrifting — hasn’t gone away. Whether it’s because you don’t feel like spending $30 on a T-shirt or because you love the thrill of the find while sorting through piles and piles of clothes for a … Continued
Toronto’s Japanese food scene is on fire. If you don’t believe us, just take a peek at Toronto’s recent Michelin Guide selections and you’ll see not one but five restaurants specializing in Japanese cuisine that made the list. Not to be outdone, an impressive crop of Japanese restaurants are combining a mish-mash of cuisines to tantalize us with bountiful flavour combinations that fit surprisingly … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Craig Pike founded the very popular and tasty Craig’s Cookies 10 years ago, but that is just one chocolate chip-sized part of a rather large story. There’s that time he was studying jazz saxophone at university before contemplating the idea of becoming a Catholic priest before moving to Toronto to take up, of course, acting. … Continued
American ready-to-wear brand Veronica Beard has opened its first-ever Canadian retail store in Toronto, bringing the brand’s vibrant style to Yorkville. Since founding their eponymous brand in 2010, co-designers and sisters-in-law, Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard have evolved the label into a go-to for modern wardrobe staples that has been touted by stars such … Continued
North of Brooklyn, the hugely popular Toronto pizza spot has headed even further north than its name suggests, recently opening a flagship location in North York. Located on Avenue Road, just north of Lawrence Avenue West, the new spot just happens to be close to another highly acclaimed ‘za spot: Maker Pizza, by celebrity chef and personality Matty Matheson. The North York location exudes a … Continued
The fashion influencer’s role in shaping the trends of today has grown since the emergence of TikTok and Instagram. But now, some influencers are taking that role one step further — what happens when a fashion influencer becomes a designer? Small Town Boys is the newest small batch clothing brand to hit the Toronto fashion … Continued
Popular Asian-Caribbean fusion restaurant Patois is expanding its brand yet again. But you won’t have to go too far to get your hands on the latest deliciousness from celebrated chef Craig Wong because this latest venture is just next door to his popular Asian-Caribbean eatery. Located in the Trinity-Bellwoods neighbourhood at 796 Dundas St W., … Continued
Taline is a new restaurant that’s focused on bringing the cuisine and experience of Armenia and Lebanon to Toronto. But Taline isn’t just a celebration of these countries; it’s an ode to one special woman. The restaurant is named after the late mother of the three brothers who conceptualized the space. “We’re just going to be replicating basically her legacy … Continued
Next month, Toronto restaurants and bars will usher in the start of patio season with the return of the CaféTO program, but according to an announcement from the city, hundreds of fewer businesses will be taking part this year. In a statement released on Thursday, the city said that approximately 500 businesses had submitted applications … Continued
Remember the days of pizza parties in school? Nothing made a day more bearable than knowing your class would be getting a special delivery in time for lunch. A local pizza chain is giving you the chance to relive that joy all over again this month. Toronto-based Pi Co. is known for its authentic, custom-crafted … Continued
Although inflation has caused the cost of dining out to soar, there are many standout restaurants in the city with quality food at reasonable prices. And when it comes to restaurant recommendations, who better to trust than a chef — and a Michelin chef to boot! Chef Devindra Singh, recently awarded a Bib Gourmand for … Continued
