By lindsaylow
We’ve rounded up the best spots to indulge in the most romantic food pairing: oysters and champagne. Time to break out the bubbly! COFFEE OYSTERS CHAMPAGNE It would be impossible to round up restaurants that serve oysters and champagne without including the King West spot that has the two items in its name. Indulge in the … Continued
Do you ever get sick of having the same old fight with your partner? Good news — if you have kids it will truly diversify the things you argue about. From changing diapers and dealing with tantrums to homework and curfews, the list gets longer with every developmental stage. The bad news is that these … Continued
GAL-entine’s…PAL-entine’s…(not Valentine’s), you get it? This subversive off-calendar holiday, referred to by mass media as Galentine’s Day after Amy Poehler’s beloved Parks and Recreation character Leslie Knope, is a day for self love, friendship love, family love and any other kind of love outside the bounds of the traditionally celebrated romantic kind. Canonically speaking, in … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
Just because the temperature has plummeted doesn’t mean you have to go into full-on hibernation mode. A number of spots in Toronto and the surrounding area are offering accommodations, like heated domes, that will allow you to dine outdoors all season long. Here are five of the best spots to dine al fresco, while keeping … Continued
The condom business, monopolized by a handful of major players, is quite frankly stuck in its ways, but where many see male-centric, heteronormative branding and unoriginal cliches, longtime friends Whitney Geller and Yasemin Emory saw a gap in the market. That’s where Jems was born — a vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free condom brand that has earned … Continued
If the plan is to stay in this weekend and watch the Super Bowl at home, why don’t you kick off the big game in style by ordering a barbecue feast. Here are the best places to order a takeout barbecue this weekend. Barque BBQ Barque’s “heat-to-eat” menu of classic barbecue fare is available for … Continued
By Ron Johnson
For just the third time in Canadian history, a men’s skier has won a world title. His name is Jack Crawford and he’s born and raised right here in Toronto. Crawford landed on top of the podium at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Courchevel and Méribel, France just 0.01 seconds ahead of Norway’s … Continued
Since it’s release on Jan. 5, Ginny & Georgia’s second season has occupied one of the top spots on Netflix’s watch list. Now, it has a new honour — becoming one of the top 10 English TV seasons of all time on Netflix. It reflects well on Toronto — the cast is made up of … Continued
I don’t date. I haven’t had a crush in years, unless you count my occasional flirtation with the cute waiter at my favourite pizza joint. To be fair, my reservations about dating at times feel warranted. I’ve spent some time on dating apps and have been on dates that range from boring to somewhat harrowing. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Last night, former Raptors player Jakob Poeltl visited town as the San Antonio Spurs took on the hometown side at Scotiabank Arena. Sure, the Raptors won easily, but more importantly Spurs centre Poeltl got an extended and indefinite checkout at the hotel as the Raptors landed the tall Austrian centre in a trade. Forget the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The National Basketball Association is getting in to the restaurant business and is announcing Toronto as the location of its first bona fide NBA Courtside Restaurant. Described as a “premium, sports-inspired dining experience celebrating the NBA,” the new space is set to open this spring at 15 Queens Quay East, near the base of Yonge … Continued
