“I was out there donating burgers kind of blindly, not knowing whether my business was even going to be alive in a month or six months,” says Johnny Prassoulis, the mastermind behind Holy Chuck Burgers. When the pandemic began, Prassoulis’ giving nature kicked in, and he knew that he wanted to step in and help … Continued
Black+Blue Steakhouse is heading east and opening a new spot inside the space that once housed the Toronto Stock Exchange. The award-winning, Vancouver-based restaurant has earned a variety of accolades, including TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Distinction, which ranks it in the top 10 percent of restaurants worldwide. And, soon, its swanky vibe and high-quality menu will … Continued
When Alleycatz closed down in the summer of 2020, it left a gaping hole in the Yonge and Eglinton live music scene. But, now, a new locally-owned restaurant, Benny’s Barbecue is giving the space some life again. On Wednesdays through Sundays, the craft smokehouse serves up carefully smoked goodness from 11:30 to 8:30, or until … Continued
“735 Days of Anticipation” is the slogan for Toronto’s largest St. Patrick’s Day party, and there’s no better way to describe the wait. As restrictions ease, Rebel Nightclub will once again be the place to be on Saturday, March 19 as SPD Guinness hosts 5,000 partiers for a day of Irish festivities, live music, and … Continued
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her new podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. With Wiarton … Continued
With the hospitality industry trying to revive itself after nearly two years of pandemic-related closures, restaurants across Toronto have come up with a new way to ensure that people are not skipping out on their reservations. Cancellation fees have started to pop up across the city, with some restaurants, like Little Italy’s Giulietta and it’s … Continued
Looking for something to do this weekend? We have rounded up a ton of activities, comedy shows, concerts, symphonies and more to get you out of the house and entertained from Friday to Sunday. Tyler The Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost Tour [instagram_embed url=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbwEy3vP4k/”] Friday, March 11 | 7:00p.m. Grab some last-minute … Continued
“Life is delicious,” is the slogan at Jack & Lil’s Commissary Kitchen and, for nearly 7 years, they’ve helped Torontonians realize that phrase, serving up mouthwatering fare like focaccia roast beef sandwiches, peanut butter blondies and French onion grilled cheese. But, sadly, owners and mother-and-son team Lauren and Dan are moving on from their St. … Continued
Walking into Bold Food Hub is a treat for the senses: it smells like comfort foods, with an array of flavourful scents greeting visitors. The one-of-a-kind, custom murals explode with colour and are rich in Chinese history, and modern rap music that makes you add a spring to your step plays as you walk in. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Lighthouse Immersive’s new production The Library at Night by acclaimed theatre visionary Robert Lepage opened in Toronto last night with the creator along with Mayor John Tory kickstarting the festivities from the exhibition hub at One Yonge St. The venue is a hub of artistic creation in the city. Although Lighthouse began as a home … Continued
On King Street West every weekend, you’ll find lineups outside doors with loud music and modern interiors, advertising clubs and cocktails. But, the area’s newest hotspot takes on a non-traditional vibe, with funky disco music emanating from the basement space Wednesdays through Sundays. Descending the steps of Pizza Wine Disco is to enter a space … Continued
