An Italian restaurant and popular events venue in Toronto’s historic Distillery District has transformed itself into a cozy and picturesque après-ski lounge. Now, you don’t have to board that expensive flight for an authentic Switzerland-inspired experience. Archeo, beloved for its sprawling cobblestone patio, has created its own slice of wintry bliss with an après-ski backdrop … Continued
One of Calgary’s hottest brunch spots is slowly popping up across the continent and Toronto is lucky enough to get not one, but two OEB locations opening later this year. The first will be “hatching” in Liberty Village this spring. When Chef Mauro Martina opened Calgary’s first OEB back in 2009, he had no intention … Continued
Zachary Kolomeir and Carmelina Imola are on a roll. The couple moved from Montreal to Toronto in 2018, and shortly thereafter, opened Dreyfus, a lauded ‘French-ish’ bistro on Harbord St., and Taverne Bernhardt’s, a rotisserie chicken joint in Toronto’s Little Portugal neighbourhood in 2020. Just last week, with the addition of co-owner Tristan Eves, Vilda’s, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Kevin Drury, or ‘Quadzilla,’ as he’s affectionately called by his teammates, is a 33-year-old Toronto native who made a successful debut at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, where he placed fourth in Men’s Ski Cross. Soon he’ll pack his bags and join Team Canada at the Beijing Games. Here is what you … Continued
With restaurants and gyms set to re-open on January 31, Doug Ford and the Ontario government announce the newest set of indoor dining regulations to accompany the modified Step 2 reopening plan. In short, there are quite a few differences from the first time Ontario was in Step 2. Restaurants are no longer required to … Continued
As we approach the long awaited end of Toronto’s temporary ban on indoor dining, and the particularly cold, miserable month of January, there is light on the horizon! Restaurants open for indoor dining on Jan. 31, but before that happens, check out these events to make the most of your weekend. Enjoy a free outdoor … Continued
A Kyoto-based coffee shop is moving into Yorkdale mall, true to its globally-minded mission: to see the world through coffee. This location is the first of two set to open in Toronto, with another spot at Union Station scheduled for later in the year. Construction is currently underway inside the former David’s Tea storefront, with … Continued
Jamie Drysdale and the Anaheim Ducks rolled into town last night to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Ducks, a Western conference NHL team, have not been here since before the pandemic. Last season’s games were division-only in a shortened campaign, which ruled the matchup out. While the Ducks fell 4-3 to the Leafs … Continued
What began as a side hustle spurred by the pandemic has expanded into a brick-and-mortar at Dundas and Brock Street where Jess Maiorana makes and sells ornate, handmade pasta along with other specialty grocery items and provisions. Visitors to the former hair-salon-turned-pasta-paradise can snag a variety of handmade goodies, like ravioli filled with ricotta, mint … Continued
Even if you didn’t know that Wednesday was Bell Let’s Talk Day, you probably figured it out soon after you opened any social media platform this morning and saw hundreds of people reposting and sharing the videos and hashtags. When Bell Media started Bell Let’s Talk and the annual day devoted to it, the goal … Continued
For years, Cindy Wahler’s friends and family gushed over her homemade cookies. But it wasn’t until spring 2021 that Wahler, who is a psychologist, author, and leadership coach, decided to turn her baking hobby into something more serious. “I think I suffer from a little bit of imposter syndrome,” Wahler says with a laugh. “People … Continued
If you’re planning on buying a box of KD at the grocery store any time soon, Kraft Dinner is bringing you a similar but unique alternative. Sure, the box at the grocery store is around $1.99 (even less if you buy it on sale), but you still have to go home and cook it. What … Continued
