The Best Club Sandwiches in Toronto
By Jarrod Daley
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Michelin-starred chef opens intimate eight-seat chef’s table in Toronto
“Travelling truly does broaden your horizons — both in and out of the kitchen — and pushes you to think beyond the idea that seasoning, and life, is more than just salt and pepper,” says David Salt. “I have been extremely fortunate to have been born to a family who enjoyed travelling to and living … Continued
Toronto Yogen Früz founders invest $100 million in popular U.S. cannabis retailer MedMen
Two Canadian companies are providing a much-needed lifeline to a U.S.-based cannabis retailer in recent deals that would give Thornhill’s Serruya Private Equity and Toronto-based Tilray Inc. an eventual entrypoint into the U.S. cannabis market. The U.S. is following in Canada’s footprint once again (and why shouldn’t it?) by moving along with steps to legalize … Continued
HGTV’s Sebastian Clovis on building the perfect outdoor living space
With summer coming to a close, now is the perfect time to squeeze in your last major outdoor renovation projects, just in time to enjoy it for a little while before winter hits. Access to spaces outside is more essential now than ever before, so we asked Sebastian Clovis for some of his best advice … Continued
What the pandemic taught us about education
Over the past year, we have seen a dramatic shift in our education system in which students, parents and teachers have had to continuously adapt to the ever-changing lockdown restrictions. Remote learning, hybrid teaching, meeting IDs, tech access, and repeated Zoomisms (“can you all hear me?” and “you’re on mute!”) became commonplace as we moved … Continued
The Weeknd cements his superstar status with purchase of $70 million Bel Air mega mansion
Toronto’s real estate market may be red-hot right now (despite an ongoing pandemic), but LA’s is even hotter – especially as of late – with Scarborough’s own Abel Tesfaye, AKA The Weeknd, recently purchasing a $70 million mansion in Bel Air in one of the biggest real estate deals closed in L.A. so far this … Continued
Cornhole might be the next biggest up-and-coming sport in the GTA
After waiting a whole extra year for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, it’s heartbreaking how quickly it came and went, leaving cars and balconies stripped of the flags that donned the streets of Toronto (even though the Paralympics have just begun). But, that just means there’s more time to tune into a new sport, cornhole … Continued
Miss the Olympics? Bring the tastes of Tokyo home with you
By lindsaylow
Torch Known for its flame-seared aburi-style sushi, Torch offers seven unique bento boxes, all of which are served with green and red seaweed salad and steamed edamame beans. Two of the bestsellers include the Mix8 (eight pieces, one of each different kind of Torch sushi) and the Tasting Box (eight pieces of each type of … Continued
Toronto’s St. Lawrence Sunday Antique Market is finally back
It’s time to start the countdown, open up your wallets, and count your change because this weekend, Toronto’s beloved Sunday Antique Market is back to meet all your vintage and retail therapy needs. After 16 long months, the market will be returning to the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, presenting buyers with the opportunity to browse … Continued
Celebrity chef Daniel Boulud back in Toronto
By Ron Johnson
Celebrity chef Daniel Boulud will be back in Toronto on Sept. 15 for a special one-night-only dinner. The event will take place at Yorkville’s Café Boulud inside the Four Seasons hotel. The four-course dinner, which has limited seating, features options such as Gaspésie Lobster and Seaweed Salad à la Parisienne; Kataifi Crusted Sole Filet with … Continued
This Queen West landmark is ready to reopen
By Ron Johnson
After a renovation that started last Spring, Gladstone House announces it will reopen to the public this September. The historical landmark has been a part of the West Queen West community in Toronto for over 130 years. Formerly known as Gladstone Hotel, the new name takes after the original “Gladstone House” engravings on the stone … Continued
The best movies to watch at TIFF this year
By lindsaylow
For the second year in a row, TIFF, the world’s largest public film festival will be a little less public than it was pre-pandemic. The Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from Sept. 9 to 18, continues with the hybrid model — a mix of in-person and online screenings — adopted last year in response … Continued