By Ron Johnson
Ombiigizi – (pronounced om-BEE-ga-ZAY, meaning s/he is noisy) – is a collaboration between Zoon (Daniel Monkman) and Status/Non-Status (Adam Sturgeon), Anishnaabe artists who explore their cultural histories through sound. The debut album Sewn Back Together is set to be released on Feb. 10 on Arts & Crafts. Here, Monkman answers our questions about the collaboration. … Continued
Bar From Afar and SoHo Hotel have a lot in common: both have a presence in both Ottawa and Toronto, and both are increasing their presence in the Toronto area. And, of course, both are learning to adapt to a pandemic-affected season. So, for Valentine’s Day, the pair of small businesses teamed up to create … Continued
By lindsaylow
Stella, the Italian word for “star,” is a perfect name for a new project between one of Toronto’s busiest restaurateurs and acclaimed chefs. With this amount of foodie star power, it’s no wonder the collaboration is set in Los Angeles, California. With a shared background and connection to Italian cooking, Janet Zuccarini, CEO of Gusto … Continued
There are big changes coming at ONE Restaurant. Today, The McEwan Group announced the sale of its 50% share in ONE Restaurant, turning it over to the new proprietors of the Hazelton Hotel. With this announcement, chef Mark McEwan confirmed that he, too, is leaving the Yorkville eatery. His departure comes after 15 years of … Continued
Twenty-seven-year-old Hamilton native Sarah Nurse is a stand-out forward and a University of Wisconsin alum, who will be joining the Olympic roster for the second time. Athleticism runs in the family: her cousins are Phoenix Mercury point guard Kia Nurse and Darnell Nurse, a defenseman for the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, while her uncle Donovan McNabb … Continued
What used to be a large GAP retail space at the corner of Bloor and Bay Street is set to be the new home of Los Angeles-based Alo Yoga, a company offering technical yoga clothing that can be seen on the likes of Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Taylor Swift. This move will mark the … Continued
Toronto is getting a new hot chocolate festival. From February 11 to 21, Stackt Market is hosting a celebration that any chocolate lover would love, planned in partnership with The Bay and Bailey’s. Stackt Market, at 28 Bathurst Street, is Canada’s largest shipping container market. The area is no stranger to hosting events like these, … Continued
A new Little Italy restaurant promises to bring rustic homestyle Italian food to Toronto. Il Padrino, set to open in March of this year, is the first restaurant from Concetta Amaral, a Bari-born chef who attended culinary school in Milan. After her mother passed away, Amaral decided it was time to put her mother’s culinary … Continued
India is a massive country with food as regionally specific and diverse as the people who live there. In the North, cuisine is marked by rich, dairy-based dishes, while the South focuses more on soup-like curries and fried snacks. Not sure what region of India serves up your tried-and-true favourites? This new Thornhill Indian restaurant … Continued
Yelp’s list of Canada’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2022 was just released, naming 14 Toronto eateries among the best in the country. Grandma Loves You was voted the best in Canada, serving up mouth-watering sandwiches, one-of-a-kind hot dogs and homemade vegan cakes. Italian, Japanese, Chinese and American cuisines all found their way to … Continued
To watch Roman Sadovsky skate is like art in motion. The 22-year-old Torontonian put himself on the figure-skating map when he took home the bronze at the CS Autumn Classic International in 2018 – his first senior medal. He’s gone on to win podium spots and fans alike which has earned him a spot at … Continued
With indoor dining open across Ontario again, reservations to eat at restaurants across the city are filling up quickly. Scoring a spot to enjoy a meal is now a coveted experience, hard to come by unless you booked it right away. Many restaurants filled up their slots almost instantly, the second the government confirmed that … Continued
