At Yorkville’s snazzy new bar Parc Ave, Ben Kingstone opens a fridge behind the bar and uses a pair of small tongs to remove a tightly-folded, white towel. “It’s hot outside, so before you enjoy a cocktail, cool down first,” he says, placing the ice-cold towel in my outstretched palm. As restaurants grapple with inflation, … Continued
Summer has finally passed its midpoint, and it’s criminal not to enjoy one of Toronto’s many patios this season. Every neighbourhood has its fair share, each with its own unique quirks and selling points. We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the best patios in Toronto sorted by neighbourhood, with a few of our top picks … Continued
Over the past few months, Toronto has become the newfound home of some premier barbecue joints – each of which is slinging meat right off the grill, directly on your plates full of all the standard fixings. Below are three of our favourites that opened during Toronto’s warmer months. Beware! There’s a good chance you … Continued
Toronto is a city that is jam-packed with restaurants and event spaces, giving you the chance to do just about anything in the city. Unfortunately, for those with disabilities, accessing these venues is sometimes impossible. To help make life easier, Taylor Lindsey-Noel is testing the accessibility of Toronto restaurants and event spaces, capturing it all … Continued
By Ron Johnson
If you’re unsure about what’s an acceptable amount to tip your waiter, one Toronto bar is doing the guesswork for you — and it’s got some people seeing red. Recently, a post surfaced on Reddit detailing how one patron’s visit to an undisclosed Toronto bar turned into “the worst tipping option experience” of his life. … Continued
By lindsaylow
Looking for a true island adventure, Ontario-style? Pelee Island, known for being the southernmost inhabited place in Canada, will not disappoint. Your first sign that you’re somewhere not quite like the rest of Ontario? Locals traversing by golf cart on public roads. Pelee Island just became one of only two municipalities in Canada to allow … Continued
Toronto recently got a new spot for spritzy cocktails and summery, seasonal bites. Located at 90 Portland St., Spritz Garden at Vela is a gorgeous pop-up outdoor oasis and the perfect spot to make the most of your summer in Toronto. Here, you can enjoy a light seafood-focused tapas menu paired with spritzy cocktails, and … Continued
Ever eaten at a diner so good that you want to take a piece of it home with you? Local artist Phoebe Todd-Parrish of Flycatcher Press is memorializing local Toronto diners with linocut prints, keeping the nostalgia alive with a keepsake art piece that honours the countless beloved spots all across the city. Inspired by … Continued
Hoping to get some European shopping done without hopping on a plane? Mango, a popular Spanish fashion brand, is preparing to re-open stores across Canada. With clothing lines inspired by European design, it’s no surprise that Mango’s Canadian expansion would begin with a standalone store in Toronto in Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Since it was first … Continued
By lindsaylow
For the intrepid traveller, the community of Temagami offers bountiful alfresco adventures, with opportunities for everything from canoeing to hiking and fishing. Ojibway for “deep water by the shore” the hub of the region is Lake Temagami, boasting 500 kilometres of shoreline and over 1,200 islands to explore. Located five hours north of Toronto in … Continued
When walking down Wilson, it’s hard not to smell the effervescence emanating from a particularly enticing restaurant named Haus of Lechon. And if the smell doesn’t knock you off your feet, then seeing the massive barbecue out front certainly will. Celebrating its fifth anniversary less than a month ago, Haus of Lechon is serving up … Continued
Skip long lines at airport security and eat your way through Shanghai right in Toronto at The Daily Dumpling Wonton Co. With two locations, one in Little Italy and the latest in the Annex, you can get your hand-rolled wonton fix with a variety of traditional fillings and your choice of soup or peanut sauce, … Continued
