Window Wonderland—Toronto’s award-winning immersive urban art walk—returns for its third year, now until January 1st, 2023. The streets of the Junction have once again transformed into a magical outdoor gallery featuring 24 augmented reality (AR) installations. Presented by The Junction BIA and Isaan Der Authentic Thai Kitchen, the free exhibition showcases local and international artists … Continued
Beloved Toronto pizzeria North of Brooklyn is expanding yet again. Not long after opening Better Half Bar on the Danforth, they’ve announced that their sixth location will open midtown at 1728 Avenue Rd., in January — just a few blocks away from another Toronto pie fave, Maker Pizza. “We’ve been hearing, ‘When are you coming … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
Amanda Cordner has quickly become an actor to watch in Canada. With the Nov. 15 season two release of CBC’s Sort Of, Cordner has made an even greater impression. Playing best friend 7ven to Bilal Baig’s Sabi, Cordner shines on screen in the hilarious and heartfelt award-winning TV series. But when Cordner was a kid … Continued
Fast-food chains exist all across the city, but a healthy alternative can be trickier to find. Forest Hill Farmhouse is a new, fast casual salad concept that caters to those who want to live an active healthy lifestyle while juggling a busy schedule. The brainchild of Blair Bitove, the space will officially open on Dec. … Continued
We’re back with another terrific set of Christmas festivals and markets for this coming weekend. Join Santa, Rudolph and the rest of the reindeer around the city as we prepare for an extra special Christmas. Here are five Christmas markets for you to visit this weekend. Make sure to bundle up! We’re expecting a magical … Continued
A wave of chic bars serving a bevvy of natural wines have popped up around Toronto in recent years, making the world of wine a lot more approachable and fun for the average vino lover. Officially opening its doors in the Leaside neighbourhood on Nov. 23, The Daughter is a new natural wine and bottle … Continued
Ross Petty and Karen Kain have been the titans behind Toronto’s most popular stage productions for decades. Kain has spent 50 years with the National Ballet of Canada, first as a principal dancer and then as an artistic director of the company. Petty created his annual pantomime theatre tradition, Ross Petty Productions. Now, Kain has … Continued
Ann Kim, Peter Jensen and Jed Smith are at it again. The talented team from Donna’s, a neighbourhood favourite for tasty fare and great wine, have come together once more to open a new tapas-style bar, The Golden Peacock. Officially opened on Nov. 22, the inspiration for the design of the bar is a combination … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto musician Jason Collett, a founding member of Broken Social Scene and renowned solo artist, has released his first new album in too many years really. Five years in the making, Head Full of Wonder, features 11 new songs that celebrate Collett’s elegant indie folk at a time when we could all use some positive … Continued
Nearly seven years in, La Banane is still one of the city’s busiest and buzziest restaurants. The contemporary French spot is situated in a prime location on the Ossington strip, serving up whimsical eats and delectable treats in an uber cool art deco space. Just months after being named as one of the Michelin Guide’s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Not all holiday shows in Toronto are created equally and let’s be thankful for that. Much as we are sure there are plenty of folks who dig another session of Handel’s Messiah, others prefer holiday affairs that are a bit more off-the-beaten-path. Herewith, is our guide to some of the more unique and interesting holiday … Continued
