Self-proclaimed ‘leader of the craft beer dining revolution,’ Beertown, has finally made its way to the big city. In addition to a long list of craft beers, ciders and wines reflecting the ever-evolving Ontario craft beverage scene, this family-friendly joint offers an equally extensive food menu sure to please all ages and tastes. Beertown’s rotational … Continued
Following the massive success of opening his restaurant Giulietta in the spring of 2018, chef Rob Rossi (who appeared on season one of Top Chef Canada) has once again partnered with David Minicucci to bring a taste of Northern Italian fare to Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. Osteria Giulia opened on Oct. 2 at 134 Avenue Rd. … Continued
You’ve got your masks, you’ve got your physical distancing, you’ve got your vaccine, but don’t forget your… trench coat? That’s what Canadian brand NONIE, worn by the likes of Megan Markle, is suggesting with their new antiviral trench coat that has the potential to stop the spread of COVID-19 & SARS viruses. The fully recyclable, … Continued
Canadian artist Daniel Mazzone unveiled Maria – a captivating four-storey art installation depicting a woman fighting to be heard. The large-scale portrait is in support of The Shoebox Project for Women aiming to help bring compassion and dignity to local women experiencing homelessness. The activation kicks off the Toronto-based charity’s holiday fundraising campaign, which collects … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s Lamanna Bakery is adding to the great Toronto debate on the best pizza in the city, while at the same time making serious social media noise far beyond the city’s boundaries. What’s one of the quickest ways to get Torontonians to disagree? Ask them where to get the best pizza in the city. Toronto … Continued
Fall is here, and the change of seasons might have you itching for a modification when it comes to home design. Instead of a full home renovation, making simple decor alterations to arguably the most important room in the house – the bedroom – might be all you need. We spoke to HGTV’s Kortney Wilson … Continued
Fresh Restaurants has opened a new spot at 101 Eglinton Ave. E., taking over the former Bar Buca. Bar Buca permanently closed in October 2020 after the owners were evicted from the property for failing to pay rent to the landlord, and accumulating $22,000 in debt. Starting out as a stand-alone juice bar 20 years … Continued
Caitlin Cronenberg has managed to hit the sweet spot in her career. The artist has photographed some of the biggest names in the world (most notably, the cover and art for Drake’s much-memed 2016 album, Views), and her art has graced the covers of Vogue and W Magazine. She has also been able to leverage … Continued
In 2020, the main concern for florists was a demand problem – with a raging pandemic and less money to go around, flower shops had to survive through a gruelling business year. But in 2021, the problem is a different one. Facing a surge in demand with the country reopening and weddings quickly piling up, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The rise of zombies in pop culture has become a phenomenon thanks to shows like The Walking Dead and movies like 28 Days Later and Zombieland, and that has led many to believe that a zombie apocalypse really could happen (not really). In fact, the social media world was aflutter when it was rumoured (falsely) … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A laneway home in Little Italy has set a new record for the area after selling for $4,985,000. The property at 24 Treford Pl. sold in August 2021 for exactly its asking price, becoming the highest selling price for a freehold, detached single-family property in the downtown west area of Toronto, according to real estate … Continued
Mimi Chinese opens today (Oct. 21) at 265 Davenport Rd in Toronto’s vibrant Yorkville neighbourhood. Mimi Chinese brings a high end service style while still embodying the fun and playful energy we all know and love from sister restaurant, Sunny’s Chinese. The atmosphere at Mimi’s features dimly-lit nooks flaunting deep shades of red. With its plush … Continued
