Acclaimed high fashion purveyor The Webster is putting the final touches on its first Canadian boutique in Yorkville. The new store, which will be located at 121 Scollard St., will carry collections from Alexander Wang to VETEMENTS to Off-White and so many more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by … Continued
By Nikki Gill
In honour of the 20th anniversary of his seminal album, 2001’s Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1, Kardinal Offishall has decided to go down a new creative alley, by debuting a capsule collection so you can now wear the style of the album. Meant to capture the energy of the album, the collection includes hoodies, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
When you think of magic mushrooms, you might not think of them as a solution for mental health and addiction, but it may be headed in that direction. New Leaf Canada, a Toronto-based cannabis company, is waiting on approval from Health Canada to open a psilocybin research facility in Southern Ontario where they plan to … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Demand for home renovations has reached an “unprecedented” level, but the COVID-19 pandemic has caused supply shortages that are driving up costs. General contractor Mike Lawrance said that supply shortages and high demand have sent home renovation costs up at least 10 to 15 per cent over the last year. He said that shortages for … Continued
By lindsaylow
Charlie Iscoe and Laya Bail spent years in high-paced New York careers in finance and luxury fashion marketing, respectively, so it might be surprising to hear they started a company devoted to providing sustainably raised, non-GMO, local farm-to-table meat through subscription boxes in the GTA. “[Laya and I] started to have this crazy idea of … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It has been a long hard road for Toronto’s incredible live music scene, but one of the oldest and most iconic of them all, the Horseshoe Tavern, is doing what it can for music lovers in the city despite it all with the just-announced concert series Chill-O-Rama. Running July 15-17 the series will include performances … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Vandals targeted two locations of small independent clothing boutique Coal Miner’s Daughter this past weekend. On Saturday night, a concrete block was thrown through the display window of the Roncesvalles location, and the Leslieville location was broken into on Sunday. “After an already really challenging last 15 months, nine of which where we have been … Continued
By lindsaylow
We round up some of the go-to comfort foods that have been getting us through the ongoing lockdown. BEST ‘ZA AMBASSADOR PIZZA CO. Ambassador Pizza Co. has introduced Toronto to the unusual but much-loved Windsor-style pie. Signature toppings in the Rose City include canned mushrooms and lots of shredded pepperoni. GHOST PIZZA A pivot by … Continued
By lindsaylow
THE FOOD ADVOCATES We highlight some of the local figures who helped support important Toronto restaurant industry causes this year. JEN AGG The always-outspoken restaurateur has garnered support via social media for industry issues, ranging from paid sick days for hospitality workers to the negative impacts of SkipTheDishes partnership with the LCBO. VICTOR BARRY The … Continued
By lindsaylow
The past year has brought a never-ending series of challenges for Toronto’s restaurant industry. The ongoing strife, however, has driven innovation. Looking back at the past year, it’s truly amazing that restaurants have been able to stay open at all, let alone manage to delight and surprise us with multi-course takeout tasting menus, thoughtful cocktail … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Looking to be entertained by a little song and dance from the safety of your own home? A Toronto theatre company has just the thing. The Musical Stage Company is reviving its popular Porchside Songs coming to a front yard or porch near you this summer — maybe even yours. The line-up features performances by … Continued
By Erin Neilly
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her new podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. Clogs are … Continued
