Lovers of nostalgia and fashion will rejoice to hear that Le Château is making a comeback after its pandemic-prompted closure in 2020. The brand will reopen in 37 stores across Canada after Suzy Shier acquired the company’s intellectual property, including seven stores in the GTA. The new Le Château collection is focusing on evening wear, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Fabulous Toronto band Broken Social Scene helped define a musical generation, and it is back for more. The indie rock band helped make the city the centre of the musical universe when it burst onto the, ahem, scene back in the very early 2000s. Helmed by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning, the band was, and … Continued
Sitting at the corner of Crawford and Harbord Streets in the heart of Little Italy is Olivia’s Garden, a bespoke florist and multi-roaster specialty coffee shop. Everything about this café is stunning. Working perfectly in unity, the white walls and coffee bar details allow the colours and brightness of the florals and plants to pop. … Continued
Toronto is getting a massive three-storey Lululemon flagship store, right at the corner of the city’s bustling Yonge and Bloor street corner. The brand, which hails from Vancouver, will occupy roughly 12,100 square feet and span three floors, a huge upgrade from its current, much smaller 3,067 square foot space at 153 Cumberland St. The … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Things just keep getting better for Jeopardy! contestant Mattea Roach. On Monday night’s episode, the 23-year-old tutor from Toronto, beat out a college instructor and a marketing manager to secure an impressive five-game winning streak. To date, she’s raked in a total of $117,200 USD (about 147,00 CDN), and is eligible to play in the … Continued
Nicola Wealth clients enjoy the benefits of investing in real estate without some of the stress and headaches. They seem to be doing something right at Nicola Wealth. The firm’s dedicated real estate division, Nicola Wealth Real Estate (NWRE), led by Mark Hannah, Managing Director, has seen some positive performance from their real estate portfolio … Continued
For over 20 years, Ross Hull has been delivering to Canadians the weather news they need for the top news outlets across the country. Since moving to Toronto, Hull has worked at Global News as a meteorologist. If his face looks familiar while sharing the chance of precipitation on your TV, there’s a reason. You … Continued
Family-owned restaurant Jacques Bistro du Parc was a Yorkville staple for over four decades, offering guests the opportunity to step into a “corner of France in Toronto.” Located at 129A Cumberland St., the second-floor restaurant served up traditional French cuisine courtesy of Chef Jacques Sorin for 43 years. But, with big changes coming in Yorkville, … Continued
Dating in the digital age involves keeping up with evolving trends and terminology. It’s hard enough keeping up with the slang your kids are using, but for those of you getting back into the dating game, there’s a whole new language to learn. So we’ve enlisted a few Toronto daters to share their stories, insights … Continued
Sushi Atlantico, new on St. Clair Avenue West, offers a unique Brazilian take on Japanese cuisine that can’t be found anywhere else in Toronto. “Brazil actually has the biggest Japanese community outside Japan, and 90 per cent of this community lives in São Paulo,” says head chef and owner Vivian Puentes. “In Brazil we love … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With an expansion already in the works, the popular Village of Yorkville Park is also getting kitted out with even more tables and chairs to maximize the sunny season in the upscale nabe. After a lengthy lockdown, spending time outdoors has become increasingly popular and essential – especially for urban dwellers with limited access to … Continued
Chica is set to bring elevated sharing plates akin to those of Barcelona, Spain to the King West neighbourhood and will feature an ambitious and innovative menu offering a modern take on the tapas tradition. The restaurant, which opens today, is the latest venture from Scale Hospitality’s Hanif Harji and Charles Khabouth. Calling itself the … Continued
