This week, stackt Market kick-started the holiday season with the opening of its Holiday Hills festival. Holiday Hills is a free and family-friendly event that will get you in the Christmas spirit with shopping, food, holiday-themed workshops, and live music from local artists. The festival marks the opening of stackt’s first rooftop patio, GoldInn. Located … Continued
As we ring in the new year, Easter Seals Ontario will be celebrating 100 years of changing the world for children with physical disabilities. On this momentous occasion, we look back on the exciting history of Easter Seals Ontario and its profound impact on the lives of thousands over the past century. Since its inception … Continued
Whether you want to spend the weekend starting (or finishing) your holiday shopping, gazing at twinkling lights, taking a selfie with Santa or sipping a festive cocktail, you have your pick of fun things to do in the city this weekend – here are seven of the best events to check out. Shop the One … Continued
Summerhill Market just announced that it will now carry several items from the Yitz’s product line. A staple in the community for nearly 50 years, Yitz Penicier opened Yitz’s Delicatessen in 1972 at the corner of Avenue Road and Eglinton Avenue. The Jewish deli was a well-known spot in the neighbourhood when it was purchased … Continued
After 32 years in the business, one of Montreal’s most esteemed chefs is hanging up his apron. According to the Montreal Gazette, the legendary chef David McMillan of Joe Beef has made the decision to quit the kitchen, citing burnout and anger as two of the leading reasons. Joe Beef is a restaurant based … Continued
Toronto’s Canada Goose just launched their very first footwear line with the same warmth-above-everything ethos as their iconic jackets, three years after acquiring Canadian Arctic-ready shoe brand Baffin. Most recognizable for their down-filled parkas with the iconic, circular patch on the arm, the company launched its 2021 line of winter boots just this week. Named … Continued
If you passed by the new Balenciaga store in Yorkville this week and thought a die-hard Gucci fan or graffiti artist with a sense of humour had visited recently, you’re not alone. Stores across the continent were faux vandalized as part of a collaboration between Gucci and Balenciaga, and it’s so realistic-looking that it even … Continued
Bar St. Lo is one of the latest establishments to open in Toronto’s bustling St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood. Boasting a menu that revolves around modern, seasonal Canadian fare, the location is perfect for sourcing ingredients that make their way into the kitchen. “Inspiration was definitely drawn from the market next door, but also originally we … Continued
For more than 100 years, Girl Guides of Canada has been creating safe, inclusive space for girls to take the lead and jump into fun activities designed to help them grow – all with the support of their peers and the leadership of valued volunteers. Girl Guides has been a vital experience for both volunteer … Continued
If you happen upon Uwakmfonabasi Nyong and Uwakmfonabasi Mokutimabasi Nyong’s Instagram (also known as Whak and Mo, respectively), the first thing you’ll see is their bio: “Shifting Paradigms.” A quick scroll through their photos will prove exactly what they mean by that. When the Nyongs moved to Canada from Nigeria in 2015, the twins’ first … Continued
By Erin Neilly
It was after a long, brutal bout of COVID-19 that Adrian Niman found himself in Tulum, Mexico, dreaming about Miami. A longtime denizen of the city, Niman was with his family on an extended recoup mission when he began to get an idea: sure, Miami is amongst the culinary destinations of the world. And no … Continued
Toronto bar and restaurant owners can expect a series of exciting new business opportunities once the new liquor framework comes into effect on Nov. 29, 2021. The new liquor framework under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) will allow liquor sales licensees to infuse liquor to create drinks or change the flavour of … Continued
