The weather might be unpredictable this weekend but your plans don’t have to be. We’ve rounded up tons of fun activities whether you want to brave the cold or stay indoors in Toronto this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. From comedy and concerts to local shopping events and everything in between, there’s definitely no shortage of … Continued
Los Angeles-based hospitality group Noble 33 has brought the taste of Riviera Maya to the city with the opening of Casa Madera inside Wellington Street’s 1 Hotel Toronto. Chef Olivier Le Calvez offers an upscale Mexican-inspired menu of coastal cuisine that is inspired by his native country, as well as Europe, Asia, and Latin … Continued
This weekend, vintage store The Clarendon Trading Company will be moving in to Yorkdale Mall – the first of its kind to be getting a permanent spot in the upscale shopping centre. The Clarendon Trading Company was conceived seven years ago. Initially founded as a vintage furniture store, co-owners and partners Johnnel Francis and Colette … Continued
The first inaugural Filipino Restaurant Month kicks off on April 1, with the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) and the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary coming together to create a new culinary experience for Canadians. The month-long celebration will allow foodies across the country to experience Filipino cuisine in a brand new way. In Toronto, … Continued
Tonight, Project Bakeover is back to introduce some delicious treats from bakeries across Canada, as they get an expert menu and interior design revamp. Season two of the hit show is premiering on the Food Network and, if you’re a true sweet tooth, you might just recognize the Woodbridge custom cake shop that gets its … Continued
There are purses, there are earrings, there are hair accessories and there are . . . tooth gems? If you’ve ever wanted to add more bedazzling to your look through more than just jewellery, this new trend taking Toronto by storm is for you. Tooth gem embellishment is another gen Z trend that is garnering … Continued
By Erin Neilly
In a scathing and comical take on Black tokenism in the entertainment business, Toronto writer, playwright and all-around artistic dynamo Amanda Parris’s latest, Revenge of the Black Best Friend, is set to premiere on CBC Gem. “Revenge of the Black Best Friend came out of my childhood desire to see more stories on screen led … Continued
GoodGood Café, the local commerce company that brings together curated items, local hard-to-find favourites, and specialty snacks through instant delivery (in 60 mins or less) and retail has opened up a new, permanent location at 1187 St. Clair West. Founded by Ritual alum Robert Kim and Kris Linney and backed by an experienced team from … Continued
Sammy Davis Jr. and The Sergio Leone take on new meanings as house-made pastrami and braised brisket sandwiches at Elm Street Italian Deli, a local sub shop inspired by owner Lawrence LaPianta’s father’s love of Spaghetti Westerns and early Italian-American mafia films. No stranger to the Toronto food scene, LaPianta is the owner and pitmaster … Continued
Whether it’s vintage, consignment or thrifting, secondhand shopping is the latest fashion trend that definitely isn’t going anywhere. A 2021 report from global resale brand ThredUp predicted that the resale industry is expected to grow 11 times faster than the broader retail clothing sector by 2025. It’s no different in Toronto, where vintage stores pop … Continued
When Jordana and Bram Goldstein met for the first time is up for debate – he just might have been the DJ at her bat mitzvah. But since their potentially second meeting, it’s been a match made in heaven. Bram is the founder of bespoke golf bag design company Custom Sevens in partnership with former … Continued
An Israeli restaurant popular across the globe is opening its first Canadian location in the Yorkville neighbourhood near the Four Seasons Hotel this summer, and Torontonians are already showing their excitement. “Miznon” is a Hebrew term meaning “kiosk,” which accurately fits the restaurant’s concept of taking Mediterranean street food and giving it a modern take. … Continued
