Nestled in an old, brick Victorian house and tucked among the other residential houses of Clinton Street, The Hamptons is the latest upscale restaurant to come to Toronto’s Little Italy. With its original exposed brick walls and hardwood floors intact, as well as a beautiful secret back terrace with a seating area, walking into The … Continued
Toronto is experiencing a sudden surge in a brand new market. No, it’s not high fashion labels, and no, it’s not another coffee shop. Filling the streets of Toronto are exotic snack shops looking to feed off your desire for exclusive items and unique food. These snacks are treats from all over the world that … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Ask any sushi lover what their favourite kind is and they’ll tell you in an instant. While it’s always fun to see how many spicy tuna rolls you can indulge in at an all-you-can-eat sushi joint, sushi is traditionally meant to be enjoyed à la carte. Whether you enjoy a mix of sushi and sashimi, … Continued
By Erin Neilly
We asked Zachary Barnes, who is helming the kitchen at the newly relaunched Le Sélect Bistro, to taste-test one of his favourite classic French dishes. Here’s his take on eight of the city’s best quiches. WINNER: JULES PATISSERIE – Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onion & Potato “This is delicious, very sweet. The caramelized onion comes through … Continued
By Erin Neilly
DaiLo sits beside Bar Raval and, along with its owner, Grant van Gameren, chef Nick Liu has transformed west College Street into one of Toronto’s hippest restaurant dining blocks. Liu, 46, has been cooking since attending George Brown College in 1996 and learned his craft at Michelin-starred restaurants like the Fat Duck and also at … Continued
By Erin Neilly
1. Barenaked Ladies are always a big hit in Toronto The always-fantastic Toronto band Barenaked Ladies has rescheduled its summer show and will set up musical shop at the Budweiser Stage on Aug. 30. The local date for the Last Summer On Earth tour features an awesome lineup that includes Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Danforth’s local fishmonger, Hooked, now offers an in-store fish-and-chips counter with savoury take-out food. Sailor’s Fish and Chips opened recently with little-to-no publicity, making it an “if you know, you know” kind of spot. The owners of Hooked, Laura Cleland and Sean Kinghan, love the community and wanted to leverage the high-quality fish they … Continued
By Ron Johnson
International pop star Shawn Mendes has cancelled the remaining shows of his Wonder World tour amid “mental health concerns.” More than 70 shows have been cut due to this decision, including two in Toronto on July 31 and Aug. 2. Earlier this month, Mendes opted to postpone the tour for three weeks, telling fans that … Continued
Blue Jays play-by-play announcer proposed at swan boats then married during all-star break.
If you’ve been on TikTok this summer or even walked the streets of Toronto, odds are you’ve seen people wearing vintage football (soccer) jerseys with some baggy or straight-cut denim and some type of classic Adidas sneaker. Whether those are Samba’s or Spezial’s, it’s really up to the person’s preference. The trend has been around … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto Raptors just announced the signing of Spanish basketball player Juancho Hernangomez and the city is expressing an inordinate amount of excitement for a journeyman baller who hasn’t managed to stick with an NBA team in his short career. Why? Because this particular journeyman is better known as Bo Cruz, the character he played … Continued
For those venturing into Toronto this summer, there’s a good chance you’re hoping to snag an ice cream at a local, trendy spot. This summer, a set of sisters and a one-woman operation are becoming the hotspots for frozen dessert. Some might even call the pair the queens of frozen dessert in Toronto. King West’s … Continued
