See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers You’ve been there. Gripping the steering wheel through a chaotic intersection on Lake Shore Boulevard, or dodging unpredictable traffic on Hurontario Street, muttering about whoever approved that road layout. But what happens when a poor lane marking, an overgrown tree, or a badly timed light goes beyond … Continued
Midtown residents who spent years passing the corner of Eglinton and Redpath can finally stop wondering. After a long stretch of “coming soon” signs and endless local Reddit threads, the Harp Tavern officially opened its doors in April. The team is headed by the Quinn family and Shaun Ruddy — the man behind Toronto’s St. … Continued
Nightlife in Toronto used to be an extrovert’s territory: music blasting loud, parties that end in the early hours of the morning and shouted conversations over a thumping bass. A new rave experience is offering a softer, more introvert-friendly alternative to Toronto’s nightlife — and there’s clearly a ton of demand for it. Fittingly named … Continued
For years, Toronto has had Winterlicious and Summerlicious: city-wide dining events built to get people into restaurants during slower seasons. Now something new is on the calendar. Sustainablicious, running from May 15 to June 14, brings together more than 30 Toronto restaurants for a month-long initiative focused on plant-based dining and sustainability-minded eating. As grocery … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto has a new all-day vinyl hangout for both latte lovers and record collectors. Osler Records opened in late April inside a former aluminum factory in the Junction Triangle, with a concept that’s just perfect for a full day of playing hooky: coffee in the morning and drinks and music after dark, with a ton … Continued
By Ben Kaplan
Before leaving our interview at Noble Studios, where 29-year-old Alessia Cara recorded her sensuous new jazz album Love or Lack Thereof, the Grammy-winner recorded a video for my daughter. “You look just like your father,” she said, “Both beautiful people inside and out.” The gesture reflects the thoughtfulness Cara seems to bring to every facet … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Victoria Day weekend runs from May 16 to 18 this year, and of course, there will be tons of fireworks displays across Toronto, but if you’re looking to get out of the city for a few days, the long weekend forecast will give you a decent excuse. In Toronto, Environment Canada is calling for a … Continued
When the weather finally warms up in Toronto, everyone and everything goes outside — including, it seems, our workout classes. A new wellness experience is taking over Casa Loma for the summer, and it’s bringing Hollywood’s outdoor yoga trend to the city. In June, Casa Loma is launching Breathtaking Gardens, a Sunday wellness series pairing … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
There’s no better way to celebrate the warm weather than with an outdoor movie night. This summer, open-air cinema nights are officially coming back, with Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) returning for its 16th season of free outdoor cinema across three public parks. The outdoor film festival runs from June 26 to Aug 23 under … Continued
If you consider extra cheese a lifestyle rather than a topping, and you’re currently itching to ditch the Toronto traffic for a day, we may have just found your next road trip. About 90 minutes from the city, there’s a Cheese Trail in Oxford County that runs Big Cheese Days every Saturday this month. It’s … Continued
Dear Sangita: My “work husband” and I have a LOT of chemistry. My actual husband is starting to notice. I haven’t crossed the line, nor has my work husband, but that’s almost made it worse — it’s like there’s tension simmering underneath our interactions sometimes. There are a lot of work socials, and so my … Continued
Toronto chef Kaitlyn Lasagna (better known as @thedonlasagn) has the kind of name that’s almost too perfect for the job. Raised in an Italian household where food was at the centre of nearly everything, Lasagna has spent years cooking and working through some of Toronto’s most beloved kitchens. Now, she is stepping into something of … Continued
