This weekend, Mamakas Food Group fired up the charcoal grill for a new street food pop-up. Named Souvla for the authentic Greek skewers being served, this summer patio is open every weekend to add to Mamaka’s lineup of Aegean-inspired restaurants. Souvla is operating out of the House of Harvath parking lot across the street from … Continued
Often considered the city’s other Little Italy (besides actual Little Italy), Corso Italia has got a lot of Italian character, from the food to the generations of families that live along St. Clair Avenue West, from Lansdowne to Westmount, many of whom settled here in the 1950s. In fact, more than 80 per cent of … Continued
Warren Buffet, who along with his investing prowess has a gift for a turn of phrase, once told an interviewer that he wanted to give his children enough money so that they would feel they could do anything, but not so much that they could do nothing. That encapsulates the first challenge when giving money … Continued
Marben is the latest Toronto restaurant to spin off into its own ghost kitchen with the launch of its new casual concept Rōdie. “The Marben brand and the food that we do is fairly high-level, so it doesn’t really translate well to takeout,” explains executive chef Chris Locke. “What we wanted to do is to … Continued
Property in the GTA is rare and comes with a hefty price tag, but lacking outdoor space doesn’t mean you can’t live surrounded by green. You can cultivate an indoor botanical garden with the right plants and know-how. We spoke to a few horticulture experts to determine the best plants for indoor life in Toronto, … Continued
Hotel Le Germain Toronto Maple Leaf Square has debuted a colourful new patio, located at the entrance of the hotel. Bar Le Germain’s flower-lined outdoor space features artwork by Montreal street artist Stikki Peaches, including a depiction of a tattooed Mozart, that adds a playful, modern aesthetic. Chef Johnson Wu has developed an equally unconventional … Continued
After quietly closing in November, Queen West favourite the County General has re-opened at 3550 Victoria Park Avenue. According to Instagram, they’re in the process of “turning a hipster bar into a sports bar” but, in the meantime, their patio is already up and running. Hale Coffee has opened its fourth GTA location at 2149 … Continued
The Yonge + St. Clair BIA (Business Improvement Area) has launched an innovative concept running Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays this summer. PATIO, located at 1503 Yonge, brings together 11 (and counting) local restaurants and provides 20 socially distanced outdoor tables for a new kind of al fresco dining experience. The response from the neighbourhood and … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Danielle Bryk is the co-founder and principal designer of Niche & Co. and one of the experts on HGTV Canada’s Home To Win series. When my husband and I bought our 110-year-old home in the Beaches area at the tail end of 2019, we knew we had a big job on our hands. As an … Continued
By Erin Neilly
1. Toronto Outdoor Art Fair This year Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is celebrating its 60th year. TOAF is Canada’s largest and longest-running contemporary outdoor art fair showcasing over 400 emerging and seasoned artists across the country. The fair will run mostly digitally for the second consecutive year but will offer audiences a chance to … Continued
The future owners of 509-21 Scollard St. can enjoy living in one of Toronto’s most affluent neighbourhoods, without paying millions of dollars. This Yorkville condo listing has hit the market for a cool $699,000. It’s a 623 square foot abode that features a den and outdoor balcony. This one bedroom, one bathroom apartment comes with … Continued
