By Ron Johnson
Bather, the Toronto-based swimwear brand founded in 2013, is opening its flagship store on Friday in the city’s west end. Known for its colourful and ethically made designs that embrace patterns and prints, the new space, located at 450 Dufferin St. W., will carry the brand’s lineup of leisurewear including lightweight sweats, camp shirts and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Singer-songwriter Niall Mutter just released his debut EP, Pass Me By. On his new recording, Mutter’s country roots shine through alongside his penchant for dreamy low-key dance vibes to create quite a unique and compelling sound. Looking for a soundtrack for a lazy and sunny summer afternoon, look no further. Mutter released his debut five-song … Continued
By Ron Johnson
No matter how many local organic produce shops you visit, nothing quite beats the taste of a homegrown cherry tomato. In a dense city like Toronto, it can seem impossible to bring agriculture into your backyard — especially if you don’t have a backyard — but that isn’t necessarily the case. Most people in Toronto … Continued
By lindsaylow
It seems as if the stars have aligned for Michael Bunting. The 26-year old GTA native (born in Scarborough) is living the dream most young hockey players can only long for: suiting up in the blue and white jersey of his childhood heroes, gliding onto the ice underneath flashing lights and the sounds of screaming … Continued
Toronto is, officially, the first Canadian city to get its own Michelin Guide, and we have, at least in part, celebrity chef Daniel Boulud to thank. “I’ve been coming to Toronto for more than three decades,” Boulud said. His eponymous restaurant has been inside the Four Seasons Hotel for a decade, and he was involved … Continued
Thornhill’s Kakushin Sushi is adding modern flair to classic Japanese specialties. Since its opening about a month ago, the Kakushin Sushi team has been busy constantly adding new and unique items to their menus, such as Spam Musubi and a smoked duck roll. Launching a restaurant just a month ago means the team still had … Continued
There’s been an increased interest in outdoor spaces, and it’s been catapulted throughout the pandemic. Backyards, front yards and patio spaces have all become premium square footage because we’ve been confined to our houses more. The pandemic has shown us that we really need that connection to the outdoors and the healing force that is … Continued
Justin Bella and his team are cooking up some of the city’s tastiest Filipino food at BB’s Diner, a fun, multi-faceted space in Parkdale. Previously closing its doors in July 2020, BB’s Diner is now one of many things you can enjoy out of the Sari Not Sari space. The partnership started as a pop-up … Continued
It’s been a banner year for Alex Mallari Jr. He played the villain opposite Ryan Reynolds in Netflix feature film The Adam Project in March and was tapped to play the romantic lead in the CBC web series Hello (Again), co-created by Marvel star Simu Liu. But before that, you’d likely recognize him from one … Continued
After years of speculation and effort, Toronto’s food scene is finally being recognized by one of the most prestigious food publications in the world: the Michelin Guide. Though the city has yet to publicly announce the news, we can confirm that the guide, which ranks restaurants in global cities like New York and London, will … Continued
When Grey’s Anatomy star Caterina Scorsone picks up the phone, the first thing she says is: “You’re calling from Toronto? That’s nice even to know!” It’s clear from the start that Scorsone is missing her home — even though she’s likely stopped calling Toronto that years ago and has been living in Los Angeles for … Continued
By Ron Johnson
More than three decades ago, Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson put together a Toronto sketch comedy troupe dubbed Kids in the Hall that would catch comedic fire with its unique brand of offbeat and outrageous skits. From its humble beginnings at the Rivoli, the KITH went about as far … Continued
