2021 has been a whirlwind year and it’s ending on an equally chaotic, unprecedented note with COVID-19 case counts rising and many in-person events and celebrations being postponed to help slow the spread of the Omicron variant. While it may feel like we are in an episode of Black Mirror, reliving the same horrors of … Continued
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Two years after breaking boundaries and winning the Polaris Prize for her breakthrough album Thirteenth Floor, Toronto native Haviah Mighty is back with the highly anticipated follow-up Stock Exchange, a collective of singles she’s been steadily releasing over the last year. And as a way to give back for all her success, Mighty recently launched … Continued
Everyone loves a good love story, and our How They Met column featuring Toronto couples proves that. These stories, featuring some of the city’s best comedians, actors, chefs and more, always catch the eye (and capture the hearts) of our readers. Here are our top five love stories of 2021. Andrew Phung and Tamara Andrew … Continued
Bloorcourt is now home to a new prix fixe Korean spot, serving up unique dishes all made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The succinct four-course prix fixe menu is available for $78 and provides creative, artfully plated dishes using the bold, aromatic Korean flavours you know and love served up in a modern, industrial-meets-minimalist space. … Continued
It’s been a wonderful year for fashion in Toronto. With so many up-and-coming designers taking a chance at founding new companies, along with big moments for established fashion brands with local roots, this was a year of inspiration and taking risks with major payoffs. Here are our top five fashion stories of 2021. Miriam Baker’s … Continued
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“Of all the desserts that I make, financiers are one of my mom’s favourites. She is an avid tea drinker and enjoys pairing it with a simple dessert,” says Roselle co-owner Stephanie Duong of this pistachio financier recipe. “Although we don’t have it on our regular menu anymore, she always requests that I make it … Continued
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Even before we found ourselves knee-deep in a pandemic that refuses to quit, most kids were already spending a lot of time in front of a screen, whether playing video games online with friends, scrolling through social media or watching YouTube videos. Now though, after nearly two years of varying forms of social distancing, Zoom … Continued
While ordering in Chinese food has become something of a holiday tradition, Japanese food is an equally popular choice. With plenty of options to choose from, and party trays that can feed anywhere from two to multiple guests, sushi is the perfect meal to serve at your holiday gathering. Unlike traditional sushi, aburi sushi incorporates … Continued
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“Creamy burrata is one of my all-time favourite cheeses,” says Food Network star and chef Lynn Crawford. “It’s incredible with bread still warm from the grill and topped with this delicious, easy-to-prepare chutney.” Chef Crawford says she first discovered white balsamic vinegar — a key ingredient of the chutney — while travelling through Italy. She … Continued
Aburi Hana Executive chef Ryusuke Nakagawa has created a series of bespoke tiers that are presented in traditional ojubako vessels. All three tiers contain an assortment of fresh fish from around the world, expertly sliced and delicately balanced atop rice and finished with garnishes that include truffle sauce, black caviar, edible florals, and more. Aburi … Continued
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When you sit down for a big holiday meal, there’s a good chance there’s a stuffed turkey involved. Chef Jason Do of Miku shares a recipe for a turkey dinner on a smaller scale. He cooks up turkey legs which cut down the roasting time and make for a better tasting bird since all the … Continued
In spite of everything that’s happened this year to the hospitality industry (one of the longest in-door dining bans in North America, lockdown restrictions, food inflation costs, supply chain shortages—we could go on and on), plenty of new restaurants still managed to successfully open their doors in 2021. From fine dining to casual snack spots, … Continued
