It’s the middle of August and that means It’s time to start going into denial about the end of summer, pool parties and days spent on the beach. But, fall of course isn’t all bad. That means it’s time for sweater weather, the beloved pumpkin spice lattes, and, of course, fall fairs. To get you … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto Craft Beer Festival presents RendezBrews, a four-day festival celebrating independent and traditional craft brewers. Coming from a partnership with RendezViews, one of Toronto’s largest patios, the festival will take place from Sept. 23 to 26. After it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, RendezBrews will be hosted at RendezViews, the 30,000-square-foot patio … Continued
There’s nothing more delightful than sharing a refreshing pitcher of sangria with friends on a hot summer’s day. Loaded with red or white wine, fresh fruit, and lots of ice (plus some extra spirits if you’re feeling really thirsty), sangria is a classic beverage originating from Spain and Portugal. Here are five places to grab … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers Before the pandemic, few people had the luxury of being allowed to work from home. But once offices closed down to halt the spread of the coronavirus, all of that changed. For Jeremy Diamond, managing partner of the Diamond and Diamond Law Firm, it meant finding ways … Continued
Popular pop-up restaurant Skyflower is back and ready to treat Toronto to another summer of dreamy patio views, along with a revamped menu. Located on the rooftop of the Garden Theatre at College and Spadina, the restaurant became a fast favourite last summer thanks to its sweeping views over the city and the CN Tower. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One of the city’s most iconic live music venues, the El Mocambo, is coming to Yorkville. Details are scant on the new space at 101 Yorkville Ave., but temporary signage is up in the windows announcing the new venture along with the slogan “Keep Live Alive.” The sign advertises “tickets, tours, and tuck shop,” which … Continued
After Team Canada’s triumphant penalty shootout win against Sweden in the Olympic women’s soccer finals on August 6, Toronto-born midfielder Quinn has made history as the first trans and non-binary Olympic athlete to win a medal. Quinn has been a solid midfielder throughout the team’s ascent through the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, a starting player … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It’s been a rollercoaster week for fans of the hometown Toronto Raptors as the team bid farewell to the greatest player in team history, welcomed what could be the player of the future, and confirmed the architect of the team’s one-and-only championship is here to stay. For those who can’t keep up with the flurry … Continued
The Haifa Room is dishing up Middle Eastern cuisine at 224 Ossington. Operated by a group of partners from the Trinity-Bellwoods community, including Fadi Hakim and Waseem Dabdoub, the restaurant is named after the city of Haifa where both Israelis and Palestinians live and work side by side. While they’re operating as a takeout window … Continued
Restaurant 20 Victoria marks the much-anticipated return of Chris White and Jonathan Nicolaou, who closed their critically acclaimed restaurant Brothers Food & Wine just over a year ago during the pandemic. “It feels really great to be back,” says White. Like their erstwhile Yorkville bistro set above Bay Street station, Restaurant 20 Victoria is intimate … Continued
Just weeks before Leah Taylor and Matthew Vendittelli’s wedding, planned for early December of 2020, Toronto announced it would be going into lockdown, and York Region would quickly follow suit. For Taylor, this meant her wedding dress, which was still being shipped to her, wouldn’t be able to be altered when it arrived. It also … Continued
By Ron Johnson
As live music returns, albeit slowly, to the city, one west-end bar has gotten a little help from Juno Award-winning band the Strumbellas. Tonight Bar, in Parkdale, was approached by the popular Juno Award-winning band who were interested in producing performance videos from inside the venue to share on social media. According to Tonight Bar … Continued
