Prairie Boy Bread recently opened at Yonge and St. Clair, signalling the completion of a project that was two years in the making. First announced back in January of this year, owner Grant MacPherson had originally hoped to open the new shop by April 2021. “This location has been a long time coming and we … Continued
By Erin Neilly
This week marks the start of Diwali celebrations across Canada. Often called the Festival of Lights, Diwali is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year, and is largely celebrated in Toronto’s South Asian community. Over the course of five days, it’s custom to see the city’s restaurants and homes decorated in lights, which … Continued
A new outerwear-focused pop-up from a Toronto designer who was inspired by her own kids’ snowsuits just arrived in Summerhill. The pop-up, from the brand Luxton, is the first the company has tried since its inception in 2019, and will be open until the end of December. “We opened very late in the year in … Continued
Dan Levy, known for playing the role of David as a co-creator on one of Canada’s most beloved television shows, Schitt’s Creek, recently announced that he’s producing a new show called The Big Brunch. Levy, who was born in Toronto to parents Eugene Levy and Deborah Devine, is an actor, writer, and producer. Both his … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Drake is already the global ambassador and ardent supporter of the hometown Toronto Raptors. His OVO brand is a major sponsor of the NBA team. So, when Champagne Papi himself sends out a message over social media hinting at an interest in bringing a WNBA team to town, the city perked up its collective ears. … Continued
After surveying more than 4,500 lawyers across Toronto and the GTA, Streets of Toronto and Post City Magazines have released their first ever list of the top lawyers in the GTA. This list includes over 300 of the city’s best counsel in 25 different practice fields. The peer-nominated process involved a survey sent out to … Continued
Later this month commuters, sports fans and concert-goers alike can stop in on their way through Union Station for a bite to eat at Mikey’s Smash Burgers, the latest venture by Chef Michael Angelino, co-owner of OCHospitality which backs well-known restaurants like Union Chicken, Amano Italian Kitchen, and the recently-opened Amano Trattoria. Whether you’re just passing … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Now that capacity limits are gone, and venues are opening up again, show announcements are coming fast and furious including the popular Basement Revue. The brainchild of musician Jason Collett (Broken Social Scene) is set to return to Paradise on Bloor for a series of half-literary, half-music variety shows every Thursday night. The Basement Revue … Continued
As Toronto emerges from the pandemic, the city’s hotel scene is coming back with a bang as many new and newly-renovated hotels make their long-awaited debuts. Whether you’re ready to dip your toes into the world of travel again with a local getaway or are simply looking for a break from your day-to-day routine, these … Continued
Tartar sauce is usually the preferred side for an order of fish and chips, but at this new Yonge and Lawrence spot, you can get crispy fish and chips and bubble tea – all under the same roof. Aida Li and her partner opened Halibut and Tea House back in early September after years of experience … Continued
By lindsaylow
Randy Bachman, the legendary guitarist from The Guess Who and BTO made headlines recently with the incredible tale of being reunited with his first Gretsch guitar. We asked Bachman to recount the story of when the guitar was stolen in Toronto. So tell us about the guitar. I bought it way back in Winnipeg, Manitoba. … Continued
A new Italian trattoria has opened in the bustling St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood. Amano Trattoria officially opened on Oct. 19, and is led by chef Michael Angeloni (Union Chicken, Amano Italian Kitchen, Mikey’s Smash Burgers). Angeloni has worked with some of Canada’s finest chefs throughout the years, including David Lee (Splendido, which is now home … Continued
