Five tips to ensure a safe summer on the water
By Jarrod Daley
Before you hit the water, it’s time to brush up on boating safety before heading to the cottage or the lake this season.
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Never mind the Michelin guide, says Keith Froggett
By lindsaylow
On a recent Friday night at Scaramouche, Keith Froggett’s 42-year-old jewel in midtown, we had white asparagus and filet mignon and grilled octopus. The meal, paired with French, local and California wine and finished with a vanilla meringue, was impeccable, divine: expertly presented and prepared, fastidiously plated and sourced, elegant in execution and idea. Is … Continued
How They Met: David Suzuki on what he’ll do for love with Tara Cullis
For over 40 years, David Suzuki has been a household name for his tireless work as an environmentalist and activist in Canada. He and his partner, Tara Cullis, have been the driving force behind the David Suzuki Foundation for over 30 years. Ahead of the pair’s current run at the Luminato Festival presenting What We … Continued
Legendary Toronto chef Michael Stadtlander is back in a big way
For a superstar chef, Michael Stadtlander lives a very unconventional life. Instead of making headlines traversing the city and opening big-name restaurants, his genius comes from his desire to pay homage to his roots. “I grew up in North Germany, on a farm in Lubeck,” he says. “And my father and grandfather, they were milkmen. … Continued
Here are the best patios in Leslieville
You can get custom-lettered doughnuts at this new Toronto bakery
The click-and-order, custom-lettered doughnut business, Letterbox Doughnuts, just opened its first storefront after two years of online ordering success. When couple Jon and Priom Oliver started the business, they had zero experience in the food industry. Jon had been working in private equity and Priom, a passionate and skilled baker, worked professionally in tech, recruiting … Continued
Hip hop legend Chuck D of Public Enemy and his Toronto roots
By Ron Johnson
Carlton Douglas Ridenhour , a.k.a. legendary rapper Chuck D, has a connection to Toronto, and it’s not just the multiple times he’s played in the city, or the connections he’s fostered over the years with the local hip-hop community. It runs all the way back to the naming of Public Enemy’s seminal album It Takes … Continued
Massive colourful birds have taken over Bloor Street this season
If you’ve taken a stroll down Bloor Street recently, you might have noticed a little extra colour taking over the sidewalks. The flower planters lining the Mink Mile sidewalks are now home to massive birds (we’re talking child-size!) that are all the colours of the rainbow. The ceramic bird figurines are colour-coordinated with the flowers … Continued
Super heroes: here’s where to find the most epic sub sammies in the city
By lindsaylow
Whether you call them construction worker specials or hoagies or heroes these lunchtime favourites are having a moment. Toronto restaurants are redefining the art of the sub and raising the classic yet delicious sandwich to grab-and-go excellence. ELM STREET DELI The Sammy Davis Jr. and Sergio Leone take on new meanings as house-made pastrami and … Continued
You can now borrow an Ontario Parks pass from the library and visit for free
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto Public Library is a pretty amazing group that continually adapts to the times, and adding Ontario Parks passes to its list of offerings is another example of its creativity and excellence. Anyone with a TPL card can now reserve an Ontario Parks pass, a vehicle permit, which can be borrowed for a week … Continued
There’s a cave entirely dedicated to cheese in Toronto
Every cheese lover’s fantasy has returned to Toronto, thanks to the Ritz Carlton’s TOCA. The restaurant is slated to relaunch its famous cheese cave on June 9, kicking it off with a reception at the Ritz-Carlton called ‘Omaggio al Formaggio.’ The renowned cave, lined with unique and hard-to-find cheeses, is back in partnership with Afrim … Continued
This Yorkville bakery offers Japanese croissants in unique flavours
Your new favourite croissant isn’t French, although it does draw some inspiration from the Parisians who have perfected the fan favourite pastry. Hazukido is the new bakery serving up a unique twist on the croissant, guided by the Shokunin spirit of Japan. The technique uses only the finest ingredients to produce the perfect pastry complement … Continued