By Nisean Lorde
Toronto chicken lovers are in for a flavour-packed collaborative dinner this August (though you’ll have to move fast to get a seat at the table!). Taverne Bernhardt’s is teaming up with its Queen West neighbour, Jamil’s Chaat House, for a Punjabi Poulet feast taking place at Bernhardt’s on Monday, Aug. 17, at 5 p.m. All … Continued
The August long weekend is almost here, and Toronto is filling up with plenty of amazing activities to keep you busy all weekend long. From Daniel Caesar and Ne-Yo & Akon to Caribana and the National Bank Open, these are the best things to do in Toronto this weekend. Daniel Caesar at Scotiabank Arena Toronto’s … Continued
The past decade of food culture in this city has been defined by virality, exclusivity and restaurants designed to feed our Instagram pages more than ourselves — but this year’s openings are telling a different story. Universally, across all aspects of culture, people are gravitating back towards an old way of the world. A world … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Hopping on the TTC during morning rush hour isn’t exactly the most uplifting experience (and Line 2 has a way of testing your patience), but one Toronto subway operator is doing his best to change that. Alex Crawford, better known to his passengers as “Uncle Crawfy,” is the Line 2 TTC operator who’s been going … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The August long weekend is almost here, with the Civic Holiday falling on Monday, Aug. 3 this year. In Toronto, the day is known as Simcoe Day, named for John Graves Simcoe, who founded York (now Toronto) in 1793! Thankfully, many city attractions, malls and grocery stores will remain open, although some will be running … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
You don’t have to head to a fancy Toronto pastry shop for an over-the-top summer treat. One Mississauga-based artisan baker has been drawing sweet-toothed locals to neighbourhood bake sales loaded with banana pie cups, chocolate-studded banana bread, coffee swirl cake and luxe loaves! Bri is the mastermind behind Baked By Bri, a handcrafted dessert business … Continued
A Toronto rapper will be taking on an 86-kilometre run down the entire length of Yonge Street to raise both awareness and funds for homelessness on Thursday. Dillan King, known professionally as DillanPonders, will be hitting the road at 5 a.m. at Green Lane and Yonge Street in East Gwillimbury on July 30 and running … Continued
There’s something to be said about the connection between food and travel, and a new Toronto restaurant, Iris, has built a menu that brings guests on a culinary experience inspired by the journey that led to its opening. Iris’s team works with local, seasonal ingredients and goods imported from France to transform traditional recipes into … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
What better way to celebrate a hot summer weekend than with a taco and margarita in hand (and perhaps a pair of stretchy pants)? Taco Fest Toronto is back at Fort York this August, and that means three days of gorging your way through more than 175 varieties of tacos from some of the city’s … Continued
Get your comfy clothes ready and your calendars clear, because Toronto’s favourite street festival Taste of the Danforth is making its long-awaited return. We at Streets of Toronto are beyond pumped to team up as the official Social Media Sponsor for what is easily going to be the biggest weekend of the summer! From Friday, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The August long weekend is almost here, and some of the summer’s biggest festivals and events are happening in and around Toronto. The Civic Holiday falls on Monday, Aug. 3 this year, with everything from electronic music festivals and waterfront celebrations to fireworks, street food and, of course, a massive Caribbean parade! Here are 12 … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Summer road trips are as much about the pit stops as the destination, and now you can wear a little of that nostalgia too. Roots just launched a limited-edition collection inspired by some of Canada’s most iconic local food stops, from Ontario burgers and apple pie to Montreal bagels and poutine. The new Pit Stops … Continued
