By Ron Johnson
Kiefer Sutherland is putting his Toronto roots front and centre with his new country and western album. Bloor Street is the acclaimed actor’s third album following on the heels of his 2019 album Reckless & Me, and his debut Down in a Hole. “Writing and recording this album was a unique experience given the pandemic … Continued
There’s a new tequila and tapas bar coming to town, courtesy of local restauranteur Knick Ndreka. Ndreka has been active in The Annex for two decades as the owner of Victory Cafe and Crafty Coyote, both on Bloor Street West. His latest venture pays homage to Mexican culture, built as the restaurant concept of the … Continued
Winter might seem like the ideal time to hibernate, especially during an ongoing pandemic. But there are still a fair number of activities to safely take part in across the city. Whether you’re into art or the great outdoors, here are six of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend. Check out DesignTO … Continued
Fried chicken and sparkling wine is the perfect food and drink pairing you didn’t know you needed in your life, and thanks to the new venture from trendy Ossington strip wine bar, Paris Paris, Poulette has got your back for comfort food and the best in bubbly. Never thought to wash down a crispy chicken … Continued
Another Instagram-based bakery business has taken its online success to the streets, opening up a storefront in Etobicoke’s Mimico area on Lake Shore called Aster’s Refined Cakes. Automotive quality engineer-turned-baker, Maria Lymarenko, is self-taught, learning different baking techniques and perfecting her skills via YouTube videos and a couple of classes. Whipping up stunning, celestial-themed cakes … Continued
Starting Jan. 31, Ontario restaurants will be permitted to reopen for indoor dining at 50 per cent capacity. The announcement was made by Premier Doug Ford on Jan. 20. Since Jan. 5, indoor dining has been banned in the province of Ontario in an attempt to curb the spread of new Omicron cases. Despite the … Continued
New year, new you! For those looking for a new hobby to pick up, a study from DIYS.com found the most popular new in 2022 in Canada is thrifting. Looking at Google Trends data, the platform found searches for thrifting increased 102.6 per cent from December in 2021 to January 2022. If we can thank … Continued
Since the start of the brand in 2015, founder and creative director Ellie Mae has made her mark on the Toronto fashion industry with stand-out investment pieces, from funky prints to classic basics. Since the opening of the Ellie Mae flagship location at 1096 Yonge St. in 2021, the brand has grown. From a new … Continued
By Ron Johnson
On Jan. 19, 1971, music icon Neil Young strode onto the stage at Massey Hall for the Toronto installment of his Journey Through the Past Solo Tour. The solo acoustic performance was captured for the live album released in March 2007 dubbed, appropriately enough, Live at Massey Hall 1971. The album was a critical smash … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s Tennyson King is described as a nomadic indie-folk rocker who hails from Hong Kong and Canada. He’s spent much of his professional life on the road, whether it be touring across Canada, Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Brazil, or parts of Southeast Asia. Despite being grounded from tours due to COVID, King has been … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A dazzling light installation is making its way to Toronto’s waterfront beginning Jan. 27. Entitled, Nordic Lights, this free, outdoor light experience will take place at the Harbourfront Centre until Feb. 13, and is the official kick-off to Nordic Bridges, a year-long initiative that fosters cultural exchange between the Nordic Region and Canada. The event … Continued
Restaurants Canada is calling on the Ontario government to immediately provide the province’s foodservice industry with clear guidance for reopening indoor dining next week. “Restaurants can’t simply open their doors at a moment’s notice,” said Restaurants Canada President and CEO Todd Barclay. “They need to order food and supplies, schedule staff, and prepare menus. With … Continued
