For Rena, co-cast head, stage manager and occasional Janet with Toronto’s long-running The Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast, the show isn’t just a career or an interest — it’s a way of life. Luckily, she found someone who loves it just as much as she does — her husband of four years and boyfriend … Continued
Fall has arrived in the city! The chill is officially in the air now, the leaves are changing to their vibrant colours and the pumpkin spice concoctions are everywhere! It’s such wonderful weather to get out and enjoy Toronto’s neighbourhoods – like the Eglinton Way in Forest Hill! Located between Oriole Parkway and Chaplin Crescent, … Continued
Rafael Bastidas and Sergio Calderon have been regulars in Toronto’s restaurant scene for the last decade. Rafael is a co-owner at midtown’s taco and churro spot, Clandestina, and also a general manager at Fonda Lola and Arepa Cafe, while Sergio has worked as the general manager at Milagro, as the manager at Fonda Lola, and … Continued
Carlo’s Bakery, the esteemed, Hoboken-based dessert empire, has opened an express location in Yorkville. The bakery earned widespread attention when it was the subject of a popular TLC reality show, which went on to run for nine seasons and amassed a legion of sweet-toothed fans. In 1910, Carlo’s bakery was founded by Italian pastry chef … Continued
Have you ever envied the style of your favourite artist or band and wished you could make it your own? You’re not alone. Performers just make everything look cooler! Now, your chance has arrived — Toronto band The Beaches is about to drop an exclusive collection of clothes for sale that they wore on their … Continued
Hybrid grocers, or “grocerants” are the latest trend sweeping the city, acting as a one-stop-shop for all your dining out and grocery item needs. A mashup of the words “grocery” and “restaurants” — think of delicious, locally owned spots that feature in-restaurant markets selling artisanal pantry items, fresh pasta and more. We’ve sourced five of … Continued
With wide-open space, fresh air and endless opportunities for dreamers and entrepreneurs, 2203 County Rd. 2 offers the perfect opportunity to start something new. Beautiful Prince Edward County has long been a road-tripper’s destination of choice. As if straight out of a postcard, the enchanting towns and intimate wineries that dot this region alongside Instagram-worthy … Continued
A familiar face for Middle Eastern cuisine on Geary Ave. is opening a second location in March 2023. The Parallel Brothers, owned and operated by actual brothers Aharon, George, Guy and Alon, have purchased a spot in Kensington Market at 152 Augusta Ave. The three-storey space is currently vacant, but once housed a dive bar. … Continued
Get ready to go starry-eyed for Offworld, a new Queen West cocktail bar with an outer space theme. Run by the same people behind self-appointed “nerd bar” Storm Crow Manor, Offworld leverages the team’s flair for creating theatrical dining and drinking experiences. “We’re taking the thing that made Storm Crow so famous and popular and … Continued
City Bakers Collective, the virtual bakeshop founded by two sisters, Alysa and Jenna King has just opened a brand new brick-and-mortar in the East end’s Danforth Avenue neighbourhood, thanks in large part to a super successful Kickstarter campaign that helped raise $40,000 to support the purchase of specialized equipment, signage and furnishings. The company, which … Continued
From a very young age, Nicole Huff had a fierce passion for the arts. “I grew up dancing, singing, acting, playing piano, figure skating and doing karate — my parents enrolled me in so many different activities,” says the Toronto actor. But it was acting and music that drew her in the most. “I was … Continued
After months of being restricted from selling some of their most in-demand and priciest pieces through concession boutiques, Fendi has opened its first standalone Canadian storefront in Yorkdale Shopping Centre. The move comes after Holt Renfrew’s ban on fur at the start of the year. The Italian brand has been selling wholesale through the retailer … Continued
