We’re roughly halfway through November, which means the city is about to get a lot more festive. Opportunities for merry-making, holiday shopping and other seasonal activities abound and this weekend is no exception. From markets and holiday pop-ups to winter-themed festivals, there’s plenty to choose from in Toronto. Here are six of the best weekend … Continued
Last week, Hogtown Vegan, Toronto’s favourite home to plant-based deliciousness, opened a new concept and customers already can’t get enough. Hunny is an Instagram-worthy hangout spot with all the familiarity and great tastes of Hogtown Vegan. Hogtown Vegan’s Bloor Street location has been closed since the start of the pandemic, but as restrictions began to … Continued
To celebrate the grand opening of their third location, Beach Hill Smokehouse is giving away free brisket sandwiches this weekend (Nov. 13) to the first 100 guests. Since opening their doors for the very first time in 2018, Beach Hill Smokehouse has been bringing a taste of authentic, Texan barbecue to Toronto and beyond. “Our … Continued
If someone said they could help you live well past 100 – for a price – would you pay up? That’s the premise behind Longevity House, a new 9,000 square foot ultra-exclusive club in west Toronto purporting to extend members’ lives by increasing their “healthspans,” letting them not only live until 120, but do so … Continued
Some may say that the story of Coffee and Clothing started in Oakland, where Jen and Matt Schachtebeck first had the idea to open their own vintage store. Others may claim that the story of Coffee and Clothing began in South Korea, where Gabby Ondrade and Zoe Sylvester learned how to properly roast coffee beans. … Continued
The Benue is Toronto’s latest Nigerian takeout restaurant that combines traditional African cuisine with some signature twists. Before opening The Benue, husband-and-wife duo Josette and David Boyo saw the need for African cuisine in the downtown area. “We knew there was a need for Nigerian food, and not just because of the high population of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
During an interview on an American sports talk radio show, an NFL insider name-dropped Toronto as the possible site of an NFL team should the league decide on expansion. The idea of an NFL team in the city has long been the subject of intense speculation, but the same stumbling blocks always got in the … Continued
The holiday season is right around the corner and this year you can give more than just a good gift. For its second consecutive year, Canadian menswear retail giant, Harry Rosen, has developed a capsule collection in partnership with Toronto Raptors Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri and Toronto-based luxury designer Patrick Assaraf. When you purchase … Continued
While we’ve been able to fly wherever we wanted, traversing the land border into the U.S. has still been unreachable. That’s finally changed recently, as the Canada-U.S. border reopened on Nov. 8 to fully vaccinated travellers. Time to grab your proof of vaccination, pack your van and take advantage of a long awaited loosened restrictions … Continued
By Ron Johnson
CaféTO is considered by many to be one of the best public space initiatives to come out of the pandemic, and helped many restaurants survive through a very dismal period. Now, the Toronto city council has just voted to approve a plan that will see the program become a permanent fixture. “CaféTO is good for … Continued
While the pandemic has certainly not been an easy time for many businesses in Toronto, one positive side is seeing how many exceptional and original business ideas have blossomed from the changing trends in consumer demands. Roncesvalle’s new wine and beer bar, Bossanova, is one such business. Longtime friends Ben Plisky-Somers and Dan Grant took … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Even after we’ve reached the point of financial independence—when we’ve accumulated sufficient wealth to cover our family’s needs for the rest of our lives—we may still practice smart money management. We may steward our wealth so as to maximize returns while minimizing risk as well as fees and taxes. That’s how we got here; why … Continued
